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19th Century Swedish Carved Birch Sofa
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Swedish Carved Birch Sofa

19th century
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19th century swedish carved birch sofa circa 1880.

Elegant swedish formal sofa which seats a comfortable 3.  straight back with shaped birch border.  roll top arms with carved acanthus leaf detailing flowing down to the applied carved plaque above the foot.  standing on 3 carved scrolling legs.

Upholstery is in usable condition with some natural daylight fading to the centre. (please see pictures)  complete with 2  cushions.  covering has recently been professionally cleaned.

Expected minor surface marks to woodwork and minor repairs to veneer.

Seat height: 18"

Seat width: 73"

Seat depth: 21"

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
237cm (93.31")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Carved Birch Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA904725
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EA3147
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Description
19th century swedish carved birch sofa circa 1880.

Elegant swedish formal sofa which seats a comfortable 3.  straight back with shaped birch border.

“
  roll top arms with carved acanthus leaf detailing flowing down to the applied carved plaque above the foot.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  standing on 3 carved scrolling legs.

fig 1. A 19th-century Swedish carved birch sofa featuring scrolled arms, floral rosettes, swept feet, and light blue and white striped upholstery.
fig 1. 19th Century Swedish Carved Birch Sofa

Upholstery is in usable condition with some natural daylight fading to the centre. (please see pictures)  complete with 2  cushions.  covering has recently been professionally cleaned.

Expected minor surface marks to woodwork and minor repairs to veneer.

Seat height: 18"

Seat width: 73"

Seat depth: 21"

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
237cm (93.31")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Carved Birch Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA904725
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3147
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A 19th-century Swedish carved birch sofa featuring scrolled arms, floral rosettes, swept feet, and light blue and white striped upholstery.

19TH CENTURY SWEDISH CARVED BIRCH SOFA

Archive II A 19th-century Swedish carved birch sofa featuring scrolled arms, floral rosettes, swept feet, and light blue and white striped upholstery. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Swedish carved birch sofa featuring scrolled arms, floral rosettes, swept feet, and light blue and white striped upholstery. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Swedish carved birch sofa featuring scrolled arms, floral rosettes, swept feet, and light blue and white striped upholstery. View IV
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century Swedish carved birch sofa featuring scrolled arms, floral rosettes, swept feet, and light blue and white striped upholstery.
19TH CENTURY SWEDISH CARVED BIRCH SOFA
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A 19th-century Swedish carved birch sofa featuring scrolled arms, floral rosettes, swept feet, and light blue and white striped upholstery.
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Originating in the early to mid-19th century, Swedish Biedermeier furniture combines Neoclassical proportions with regional craftsmanship, featuring light native woods such as satin birch, flame birch, and alder wood accented with restrained carvings.

Craftsmen typically utilised blonde native timbers like flame birch veneer over pine frameworks, incorporating hand-carved floral or foliate motifs, traditional coiled springs, horsehair padding, and woven cotton or silk fabrics.

Look for natural variations in the light birch grain, hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery, wood oxidisation on untreated undersides, and distinct regional scrollwork along the arms and feet.

Position the piece as a central focus in a neutral living space, pairing light wood tones with muted linens or contemporary minimalist art to highlight its sculptural silhouette without cluttering the aesthetic.

Dust the timber framework regularly with a soft, dry cloth, apply clear bees wax periodically along polished surfaces, avoid direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and spot-clean textile upholstery professionally.
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