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Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
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Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautiful pair of antique Swedish leather club armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1900-1910 period.

The quality is outstanding, they are of generous proportions, they are well sprung and are extremely comfortable. They stand on solid oak tapered legs and have a gorgeous colour tone.

The condition is excellent for their age, the leather has been enhanced and revived by our leather restorer, the legs have also been re-polished. Overall they have a wonderful patina and no major damage.

Width – 34 inches , 86 cm

Depth – 32 inches , 82 cm

Height – 35 inches , 89 cm

Seat height – 18 inches , 46 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated these Swedish Leather Club Armchairs to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245775
Dealers Internal Reference
13889
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A beautiful pair of antique Swedish leather club armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1900-1910 period.
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The quality is outstanding, they are of generous proportions, they are well sprung and are extremely comfortable.
Marylebone Antiques

They stand on solid oak tapered legs and have a gorgeous colour tone.

fig 1. A pair of dark brown leather club armchairs featuring buttoned backs, fluted upper rims, and tapered timber legs.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs

The condition is excellent for their age, the leather has been enhanced and revived by our leather restorer, the legs have also been re-polished. Overall they have a wonderful patina and no major damage.

Width – 34 inches , 86 cm

Depth – 32 inches , 82 cm

Height – 35 inches , 89 cm

Seat height – 18 inches , 46 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated these Swedish Leather Club Armchairs to the 1900s.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245775
Dealers Internal Ref
13889
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A pair of dark brown leather club armchairs featuring buttoned backs, fluted upper rims, and tapered timber legs.
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
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A pair of dark brown leather club armchairs featuring buttoned backs, fluted upper rims, and tapered timber legs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleSwedish Art Deco
  • MaterialLeather, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsButton-backed upholstery, Fluted backrest, Rolled arms, Tapered timber legs
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

This pair of Swedish Art Deco club armchairs from 1900 consists of two generous seats upholstered in dark brown leather with a glossy finish. Each armchair features a button-backed tufted interior, fluted upper backrest, and low rolled arms, standing upon solid oak tapered legs. The leather shows a natural patina with visible grain texture, complemented by the smooth polished wood of the frame and legs. Measuring 89 cm high, 86 cm wide, and 46 cm deep at the seat, the armchairs occupy a substantial footprint. These armchairs fit well into a gentleman's library, a formal study, or a spacious drawing room. They provide comfortable fireside or reading seating when arranged together around a central table or positioned individually in corner spaces. The neutral dark brown tone integrates into traditional or transitional interior schemes alongside wooden furniture and textured soft furnishings.

FAQs

Originating in early twentieth-century French and British gentlemens clubs, leather club armchairs were designed for high comfort with deep seats and rounded, fully upholstered profiles. Mid-century Swedish makers adapted the form by incorporating cleaner structural silhouettes and timber legs while maintaining traditional leather upholstery.

Traditional Swedish armchairs of this period were built using solid hardwood internal frames, typically beech or pine, fitted with hand-tied coil springs and natural horsehair or fibre padding. The exterior was upholstered in dyed full-grain cowhide leather anchored with timber legs.

Authentic period armchairs display natural surface wear, crazing, and colour variations in the leather patina rather than uniform artificial patterns. Inspect the underside for hand-stitched webbing, solid timber framing, and original spring construction.

A pair of dark leather armchairs creates structure when positioned opposite a low-profile modern sofa or framed around a central coffee table. They also serve as focal seating within a home library or reading alcove paired with minimal side tables.

Maintain leather by applying a natural leather balm or beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve flexibility and prevent cracking. Keep the furniture positioned away from direct heat sources and harsh sunlight to prevent premature drying and fading.
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