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18th Century Swedish Sofa
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for sale €5,616     $6,096
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18th Century Swedish Sofa

18th century
For Sale by Hesketh Antiques
Description

A charming 18th century Swedish, Stockholm wooden sofa.

The curved rail carved with stiff leaves above a serpentine seat, with a loose cushion. Newly upholstered in a cream linen fabric, raised on tapering fluted supports. Original paintwork with a wonderful worn patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
195cm (76.77")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Declaration

Hesketh Antiques has dated this 18th Century Swedish Sofa to the 18th Century.

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SA1188018
Description
A charming 18th century Swedish, Stockholm wooden sofa.

The curved rail carved with stiff leaves above a serpentine seat, with a loose cushion. Newly upholstered in a cream linen fabric, raised on tapering fluted supports. Original paintwork with a wonderful worn patina.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
195cm (76.77")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Date of Manufacture

Hesketh Antiques has dated this 18th Century Swedish Sofa to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188018
Hesketh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2025
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An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction.
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Archive I An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction.

18th Century Swedish Sofa

Archive II An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction. View IX
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Hesketh Antiques
Telephone 07877 820741
Location
The Old Coach House
Lamberts Lane
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DH
United Kingdom

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Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hesketh
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An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction.
18TH CENTURY SWEDISH SOFA
Ref: SA1188018
An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs, light linen upholstery, and exposed hessian side construction.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGustavian
  • MaterialPine, Linen, Hessian
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsFluted legs, Carved cresting rail, Exposed hessian panels, Nailhead trim
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 195 cm (77 in) x D 73 cm (29 in)

An 18th century Swedish Gustavian sofa fashioned from pine with an off-white linen cover and exposed brown hessian side panels. The piece has a curved wooden frame featuring a carved cresting rail with stiff leaf motifs, a nailhead trim bordering the upholstery, and tapering fluted legs. The frame exhibits original paintwork with visible wear and a worn patina. Measuring 90 cm high, 195 cm wide, and 73 cm deep, this settee provides long seating for a living room, drawing room, or hallway. Place this Stockholm sofa against a wall or in the centre of a room to anchor the space. The neutral cream linen upholstery and muted wood tones coordinate easily with various interior colour schemes. Guests can sit comfortably on the loose cushion during gatherings, while the curved back and arms offer physical support. The antique character and visible craftsmanship add traditional style to domestic interiors.

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Originating in Sweden during the reign of King Gustav III, Gustavian style combines French Neoclassical symmetry with restrained Nordic elements, often featuring pale painted timbers, fluted legs, and understated carved decoration.

Frames were predominantly crafted from native softwoods like pine or hardwoods like birch, then painted in light grey or off-white tones. Upholstery featured natural fibres such as linen, cotton, or hemp over horsehair and hessian padding.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, peg construction, scraped original paint layers, and signs of traditional upholstery techniques including exposed hessian and hand-hammered tacks.

Position the sofa as a focal point against a neutral backdrop, paired with contemporary minimalist lighting or natural wood textures to highlight its historical silhouette.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping and paint flaking, clean wood with a soft dry cloth, and spot-clean linen upholstery with gentle fabric cleaners.
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