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Swedish Folk Art Armchair
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Swedish Folk Art Armchair

19th century
Description

A very scarce example of Scandinavian folk art furniture.

Sweden, early nineteenth century. Retaining the most wonderful original paintwork.

The sculptural under arm supports most likely relate to the 'Dala Horse' a strong symbolism in Swedish culture.

Dalecarlian horses represent good luck, strength, courage, and hospitality. With references of the sculpting and painting of these horses dating back to 1694 in the province of Dalarna. 

In 2021 there was a record breaking sale of a small early nineteenth century Dala Horse by Erik Olsson, selling at Dalarnas Auktionsbyrå for over $40,000.

Erkmats Erik Olsson (1814–1883) was a much celebrated Swedish woodcarver and folk artist from Dala-Floda, Dalarna, widely renowned for crafting some of the earliest and most historically significant Dalahästar (Dala horses).

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Swedish Folk Art Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1223641
Description
A very scarce example of Scandinavian folk art furniture.

Sweden, early nineteenth century. Retaining the most wonderful original paintwork.

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The sculptural under arm supports most likely relate to the 'Dala Horse' a strong symbolism in Swedish culture.
William Carr Antiques
fig 1. A Swedish folk art wooden armchair with a carved backrest featuring yellow, red, and blue painted details.
fig 1. Swedish Folk Art Armchair

Dalecarlian horses represent good luck, strength, courage, and hospitality. With references of the sculpting and painting of these horses dating back to 1694 in the province of Dalarna. 

In 2021 there was a record breaking sale of a small early nineteenth century Dala Horse by Erik Olsson, selling at Dalarnas Auktionsbyrå for over $40,000.

fig 2. A Swedish folk art wooden armchair with a carved backrest featuring yellow, red, and blue painted details.
fig 2. Swedish Folk Art Armchair

Erkmats Erik Olsson (1814–1883) was a much celebrated Swedish woodcarver and folk artist from Dala-Floda, Dalarna, widely renowned for crafting some of the earliest and most historically significant Dalahästar (Dala horses).

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Swedish Folk Art Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223641
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Archive I A Swedish folk art wooden armchair with a carved backrest featuring yellow, red, and blue painted details.

Swedish Folk Art Armchair

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A Swedish folk art wooden armchair with a carved backrest featuring yellow, red, and blue painted details.
Swedish Folk Art Armchair
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A Swedish folk art wooden armchair with a carved backrest featuring yellow, red, and blue painted details.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScandinavian Folk Art
  • MaterialPine, Wood, Paint
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsCarved backrest, Polychrome paint, Turned legs, Flat armrests
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This nineteenth-century Scandinavian folk art armchair comes from Sweden and is made from pine with multicolour polychrome paint. The wooden piece displays a carved backrest with an openwork handle, flat armrests, turned legs with bulbous lower sections, and splayed feet. The backrest is decorated with yellow paint, red floral motifs, and blue linework. The frame measures 105 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 64 cm deep, showing surface wear from age and use. Appropriate for placement in a rustic farmhouse interior, the chair suits living spaces, hallways, or studies as a decorative or functional seat. The timber construction and painted finish suit traditional or eclectic home settings where folk art furniture provides a distinct visual focal point.

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Swedish folk art furniture refers to handcrafted pieces produced in rural Sweden, primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries. These items feature hand-painted polychrome decoration and carved motifs reflecting regional cultural heritage.

These chairs were constructed from locally sourced timber such as pine and birch. Surfaces were treated with natural pigments mixed with milk, oil, or egg tempera to create durable polychrome finishes.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-carving, traditional joinery such as peg construction, and wear patterns in high-contact areas. Look for layered paint finishes and natural timber oxidisation on unpainted undersides.

A Swedish folk art chair serves as a focal accent in neutral or minimalist spaces. Pair it alongside plain linen textiles, muted walls, or simple timber elements to contrast historic craft with modern design.

Keep painted wooden furniture away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and damp environments to prevent timber movement and flaking. Clean gently using a dry, soft brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding water and chemical solvents.
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