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Set of 6 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750
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Set of 6 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Set of six early 20th century Gustavian style dining chairs. Seats have recently been fully upholstered (including webbing, foam etc) and finished in calico. 1920.

Seat height: 19.5-inches (50cm)

Code: 8766

Dimensions:

W: 20" (50.8 cm)

H: 37.5" (95.3 cm)

D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Gustavian Style Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

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SA1121223
Dealers Internal Reference
8766
Description
Set of six early 20th century Gustavian style dining chairs. Seats have recently been fully upholstered (including webbing, foam etc) and finished in calico. 1920.

Seat height: 19.5-inches (50cm)

Code: 8766

Dimensions:

W: 20" (50.8 cm)

H: 37.5" (95.3 cm)

D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Gustavian Style Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121223
Dealers Internal Ref
8766
Arcadia Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A set of six Gustavian style dining chairs painted in distressed off-white with carved splat backs and white upholstered seats.
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Archive I A set of six Gustavian style dining chairs painted in distressed off-white with carved splat backs and white upholstered seats.

Set of 6 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs

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Archive X A set of six Gustavian style dining chairs painted in distressed off-white with carved splat backs and white upholstered seats. View X
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Archive XII A set of six Gustavian style dining chairs painted in distressed off-white with carved splat backs and white upholstered seats. View XII
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 703
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Arcadia Antiques
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A set of six Gustavian style dining chairs painted in distressed off-white with carved splat backs and white upholstered seats.
Set of 6 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Ref: SA1121223
A set of six Gustavian style dining chairs painted in distressed off-white with carved splat backs and white upholstered seats.
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Gustavian style originated in late 18th-century Sweden, heavily influenced by French Neoclassicism during the reign of King Gustav III. It is characterised by restrained carved decoration, pale painted finishes, and linear geometry designed to maximise light in northern climates.

Traditional Gustavian chairs are constructed from softwoods like pine or hardwoods like birch, often treated with light-coloured milk paint or distressed paint finishes. Seats are typically upholstered in neutral linen, cotton, or woven fabrics over webbed wood frames.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved detailing such as fluted legs, rosette corner blocks, and guilloche or leaf motifs along the seat rails. They often exhibit genuine age-related paint wear, square wooden peg joinery, and lightweight timber construction.

Gustavian chairs pair well with scrubbed oak or marble-topped dining tables in neutral spaces. Their understated grey or off-white tones allow them to integrate into French country, Scandinavian, or contemporary minimalist dining rooms.

Dust the painted wooden frames regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that could strip the delicate painted surface. Clean upholstered seats using a gentle fabric cleaner or vacuum attachment, keeping the timber dry to prevent paint flaking.
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