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Small 19th Century Swedish Empire Birch Sofa
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Small 19th Century Swedish Empire Birch Sofa

19th century
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Small 19th century swedish empire birch sofa circa 1860

Good quality swedish empire period birch sofa upholstered in kalim woven fabric.

Small sofa or a very comfortable single chair, made in birch with scrolling rolltop arms and straight back rest, upholstered in removable cushion rests, covered in a kalim fabric.  raised on 4 scrolled legs.

Restoration to woodwork, treatment for minor worm applied, ready for everyday use.

Seat height: 17"

Seat width: 34"

Seat depth: 19 1/2"

Physical Dimensions
Height
83.8cm (32.99")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
60.3cm (23.74")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Empire Birch Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1111749
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3482
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Description
Small 19th century swedish empire birch sofa circa 1860

Good quality swedish empire period birch sofa upholstered in kalim woven fabric.

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Small sofa or a very comfortable single chair, made in birch with scrolling rolltop arms and straight back rest, upholstered in removable cushion rests, covered in a kalim fabric.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  raised on 4 scrolled legs.

Restoration to woodwork, treatment for minor worm applied, ready for everyday use.

Seat height: 17"

Seat width: 34"

Seat depth: 19 1/2"

Height
83.8cm (32.99")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
60.3cm (23.74")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Empire Birch Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111749
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3482
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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A 19th-century Swedish Empire sofa crafted from golden birch with scrolled ends and splayed legs, featuring geometric pattern textile upholstery.
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century Swedish Empire sofa crafted from golden birch with scrolled ends and splayed legs, featuring geometric pattern textile upholstery.
SMALL 19TH CENTURY SWEDISH EMPIRE BIRCH SOFA
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A 19th-century Swedish Empire sofa crafted from golden birch with scrolled ends and splayed legs, featuring geometric pattern textile upholstery.
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Swedish Empire style, often referred to as Karl Johan style, developed in Sweden during the early 19th century under King Karl XIV Johan. It incorporates French Neoclassical and Empire design, characterised by bold architectural forms, scrolled arms, and extensive use of light native timbers such as flame birch.

These sofas were constructed using native Scandinavian hardwoods, most notably flame birch and birch veneers, prized for their golden hue and shimmering grain. Internal framing typically used pine or oak, assembled with traditional joinery methods.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, hand-cut joinery, and natural age contraction along veneer seams. The combination of highly figured flame birch veneer with structured Neoclassical forms like splayed or scrolled legs indicates period construction.

A Swedish Empire sofa creates a clear focal point in an entry hall, bedroom, or living room alcove. Pairing its structured silhouette and warm timber tones with neutral walls or minimalist decor highlights its architectural profile.

Position the furniture away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent veneer drying or splitting. Apply a natural beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber finish, and clean fabric upholstery using a soft brush or low-suction vacuum.
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