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Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Painted Sofa
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for sale €3,803     $4,128
£3,250
Debenham Antiques Ltd

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Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Painted Sofa

19th century
Description

Swedish early 19th century gustavian painted sofa circa 1810.

Stunning sofa in original paint.  this would have been a day bed with a pull out section to the front, but it has since been sealed shut, this could be released if desired.

Pediment cornice and scrolling decoration to back rest.  removable seat which could be used for storage or just to view the wonderful straight from the tree cut planks underneath.

Standing on 6 tapering legs with painted black tips.

Expected losses to paintwork, fading and staining. Surface marks and very minor losses.  evidence of dead inactive and treated worm.  we would recommend having a support for the top part of the back rest for extra stability, which we could undertake for you.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117.5cm (46.26")
Width
176.5cm (69.49")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Gustavian Painted Wooden Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130966
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3177
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Description
Swedish early 19th century gustavian painted sofa circa 1810.

Stunning sofa in original paint.

“
  this would have been a day bed with a pull out section to the front, but it has since been sealed shut, this could be released if desired.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An early 19th-century Swedish Gustavian bench in distressed grey paint featuring a pedimented backrest and tapered legs.
fig 1. Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Painted Sofa

Pediment cornice and scrolling decoration to back rest.  removable seat which could be used for storage or just to view the wonderful straight from the tree cut planks underneath.

Standing on 6 tapering legs with painted black tips.

fig 2. An early 19th-century Swedish Gustavian bench in distressed grey paint featuring a pedimented backrest and tapered legs.
fig 2. Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Painted Sofa

Expected losses to paintwork, fading and staining. Surface marks and very minor losses.  evidence of dead inactive and treated worm.  we would recommend having a support for the top part of the back rest for extra stability, which we could undertake for you.

Height
117.5cm (46.26")
Width
176.5cm (69.49")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Gustavian Painted Wooden Bench to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130966
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3177
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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Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An early 19th-century Swedish Gustavian bench in distressed grey paint featuring a pedimented backrest and tapered legs.

Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Painted Sofa

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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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Verified Since May 2012
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An early 19th-century Swedish Gustavian bench in distressed grey paint featuring a pedimented backrest and tapered legs.
SWEDISH EARLY 19TH CENTURY GUSTAVIAN PAINTED SOFA
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An early 19th-century Swedish Gustavian bench in distressed grey paint featuring a pedimented backrest and tapered legs.
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Named after King Gustav III of Sweden, Gustavian furniture adapts French Neoclassical design into muted, light-painted softwood pieces crafted for Nordic interiors.

Craftsmen typically used local softwoods such as pine or fir, finished with layered milk paint or chalk paint in pale grey, soft blue, or off-white tones.

Authentic pieces display natural wear to the painted finish, traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, hand-planed timber boards, and layered paint revealing underlying wood.

Position the bench in an entryway or dining space, accessorised with neutral linen textiles and simple ceramics to complement its structured silhouette and pale palette.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth, avoid liquid spillages and harsh chemical cleaners, and apply a clear beeswax paste sparingly to protect the aged painted surface.
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