Antique Swedish Painted Stools 19th Century

Name: Swedish Original Painted Stools
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA705834
Price: 1850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Arcadia Antiques

Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

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Verified Since Jun 2009

Items For Sale 695

Items Sold 6,145

Arcadia Antiques

Verified Since Jun 2009

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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

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Jun 2009

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695

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A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian stools with off-white painted finishes, gilded accents, fluted tapered legs, and beige upholstered seat cushions.

Swedish Original Painted Stools

Ref: SA705834

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Gustavian seating emerged in late 18th-century Sweden, heavily inspired by French Louis XVI Neoclassicism. It is characterised by clean geometric lines, fluted tapered legs, restrained carving, and pale painted finishes designed to reflect ambient light.

These stools were primarily constructed from local softwoods such as pine, which were easily carved and prepared for paint application. Seats were typically stuffed with natural horsehair or straw and upholstered in linen or cotton fabrics.

Authentic period finishes display uneven wear, paint build-up in carved crevices, and naturally aged chalky patina. Microscopic examination often reveals multiple historical paint layers over a gesso base, alongside natural oxidisation of underlying timber.

Pairing painted Swedish stools with contemporary upholstery creates visual texture and balance. They function effectively placed symmetrically at the foot of a bed, flanking a fireplace alcove, or as versatile low seating in living spaces.

Clean surfaces using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or horsehair brush to remove dust. Avoid chemical solvents or water, which can soften gesso layers and damage delicate gilded details or historic paint friability.

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Swedish Original Painted Stools