Swedish Gustavian Painted Stools 19th Century

Name: Pair of Swedish Original Painted Stools
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA898776
Price: 2200 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Arcadia Antiques

Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

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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 circular Swedish stools featuring cream and gold painted frames, scroll legs, arched stretchers, and off-white upholstered seats.

Pair of Swedish Original Painted Stools

Ref: SA898776

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Swedish painted stools from the Gustavian era reflect French Neoclassical design adapted for Scandinavian interiors. They feature carved woodwork, chalky painted surfaces, and proportioned silhouettes created to maximise natural light in Northern homes.

These pieces were crafted from native timber such as pine and birch using mortise and tenon joinery. Surfaces were treated with chalk paint, distemper, or gilt accents, and completed with woven linen or cotton upholstery.

Authentic items display natural wear to the painted surface along high-touch areas, historic timber shrinkage, and traditional joinery. The undersides often reveal raw, hand-sawn timber and multiple historical paint layers.

Positioning a pair of painted stools at the foot of a bed, beneath a console table, or alongside a hearth creates balanced visual interest. The soft paint palette integrates into modern neutral colour schemes while providing occasional seating.

Dust the carved frame using a dry, soft-bristled brush to prevent surface abrasion. Clean the fabric with a vacuum attachment, and keep the stools away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity to prevent timber movement and flaking paint.

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Pair of Swedish Original Painted Stools