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Suite of Furniture by John Tesch. Swedish 1897.
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Suite of Furniture by John Tesch. Swedish 1897.

19th century
Description

An impressive carved and painted suite of furniture by John Tesch.

Made in 1897. signed and dated on the inside seat rail of the stool.

Retains the original painted and gilt finish together with the original red velvet upholstery.

SIZE.

Sofa. H 110cm. W. 140. D. 51.

Table. 77. 101. 69.

Stool. 48. 50. 40.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Swedish Painted Furniture Suite to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA827265
Dealers Internal Reference
93
Dealers Notes

53 Norman Road

St Leonards on sea

East Sussex

TN38 0EG

Mobile: 07736 566330

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Description
An impressive carved and painted suite of furniture by John Tesch.

Made in 1897. signed and dated on the inside seat rail of the stool.

Retains the original painted and gilt finish together with the original red velvet upholstery.

SIZE.

Sofa. H 110cm. W. 140. D. 51.

Table. 77. 101. 69.

Stool. 48. 50. 40.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Swedish Painted Furniture Suite to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA827265
Dealers Internal Ref
93
Deja Vu St Leonards
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2019
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A three-piece Swedish furniture suite featuring a dark green and gilded bench, table, and footstool upholstered in red velvet.
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Archive I A three-piece Swedish furniture suite featuring a dark green and gilded bench, table, and footstool upholstered in red velvet.

Suite of Furniture by John Tesch. Swedish 1897.

Archive II A three-piece Swedish furniture suite featuring a dark green and gilded bench, table, and footstool upholstered in red velvet. View II
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Archive IV A three-piece Swedish furniture suite featuring a dark green and gilded bench, table, and footstool upholstered in red velvet. View IV
Archive V A three-piece Swedish furniture suite featuring a dark green and gilded bench, table, and footstool upholstered in red velvet. View V
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Archive XII A three-piece Swedish furniture suite featuring a dark green and gilded bench, table, and footstool upholstered in red velvet. View XII
Archive XIII A three-piece Swedish furniture suite featuring a dark green and gilded bench, table, and footstool upholstered in red velvet. View XIII
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Archive XXI A three-piece Swedish furniture suite featuring a dark green and gilded bench, table, and footstool upholstered in red velvet. View XXI
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Deja Vu St Leonards
Telephone 07538 552888
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53 Norman Road
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 0EG
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A three-piece Swedish furniture suite featuring a dark green and gilded bench, table, and footstool upholstered in red velvet.
Suite of Furniture by John Tesch. Swedish 1897.
Ref: SA827265
A three-piece Swedish furniture suite featuring a dark green and gilded bench, table, and footstool upholstered in red velvet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFurniture Suite
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSwedish Revival
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Giltwood, Velvet
  • ColourDark Green, Red, Gold
  • MotifsPinecone finials, Cabriole legs, Claw feet, Scalloped frieze
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth century Swedish Revival furniture suite by John Tesch comprises a bench, a table, and a footstool made from painted wood with giltwood accents. The pieces wear an original dark green painted finish, highlighted with gold gilding and paired with original red velvet upholstery. Notable details include carved cabriole legs ending in claw feet, pinecone finials atop the uprights, and scalloped friezes beneath the seat rails and table top. The bench measures 110 cm high, 140 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. Suitably sized for principal living spaces, reception rooms, or libraries, this ensemble functions practically as a seating group and occasional table arrangement in a domestic interior. The grouping provides an integrated aesthetic for a sitting room or drawing room while offering varied seating and surface options.

FAQs

Late nineteenth-century Swedish furniture often combined traditional Scandinavian painted techniques with revivalist forms. Suites typically included a central bench or settee accompanied by matching stools and side tables designed for formal reception rooms.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised native softwoods such as pine or birch, which were shaped, carved, and coated with hand-mixed paints. Decorative highlights were achieved using leaf gilding, gesso detailing, and traditional fabric upholstery such as wool or velvet.

Authentic pieces exhibit evidence of hand-carved joinery, age-appropriate surface wear to the paintwork, and layered paint applications. Markings or signatures from recognised cabinetmakers and regional workshops also assist in verifying period origin.

A complete suite provides a structural focal point in an entryway or living room, or individual pieces can be deployed across separate rooms to create visual continuity. Pairing strong historic paint finishes with neutral contemporary backdrop walls highlights the carved silhouettes.

Maintain stable humidity and temperature levels to prevent wood movement and paint flaking. Dust gently using a dry, soft brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners or water on gilded areas.
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