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Pair of Early 20th Swedish Carved Birch Armchairs
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Pair of Early 20th Swedish Carved Birch Armchairs

1900 - 1920
Description

Pair of early 20th swedish carved birch armchairs circa 1920.

Good quality pair of birch armchairs in the karl johan taste.

Shaped and carved back rest, flowing to the scrolling arms.  standing on sabre legs.

Upholstery with some plucking and minor staining, but in usable condition.

Seat height: 17 3/4"

Seat width: 19"

Seat depth: 18 1/2"

Arm height: 24"

Physical Dimensions
Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Swedish Carved Birch Armchairs to the 1920s.

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SA934804
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EA2146
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Description
Pair of early 20th swedish carved birch armchairs circa 1920.

Good quality pair of birch armchairs in the karl johan taste.

Shaped and carved back rest, flowing to the scrolling arms.  standing on sabre legs.

Upholstery with some plucking and minor staining, but in usable condition.

Seat height: 17 3/4"

Seat width: 19"

Seat depth: 18 1/2"

Arm height: 24"

Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Swedish Carved Birch Armchairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA934804
Dealers Internal Ref
EA2146
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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A pair of early 20th-century Swedish birch armchairs featuring carved scroll crests, central relief back rails, and green striped upholstered seats.
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Archive I A pair of early 20th-century Swedish birch armchairs featuring carved scroll crests, central relief back rails, and green striped upholstered seats.

Pair of Early 20th Swedish Carved Birch Armchairs

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A pair of early 20th-century Swedish birch armchairs featuring carved scroll crests, central relief back rails, and green striped upholstered seats.
PAIR OF EARLY 20TH SWEDISH CARVED BIRCH ARMCHAIRS
Ref: SA934804
A pair of early 20th-century Swedish birch armchairs featuring carved scroll crests, central relief back rails, and green striped upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleSwedish Biedermeier
  • MaterialBirch, Fabric
  • ColourHoney Gold
  • MotifsScroll crest rail, Carved mid-rail, Tapered front legs, Curved armrests
  • SizeH 87.5 cm (34 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This pair of early 20th-century Swedish armchairs dates from around 1920 and is designed in the Karl Johan taste with Swedish Biedermeier influences. Constructed from birch with a warm honey gold finish, the chairs display detailed wood grain and prominent carving. Each armchair features a shaped scroll crest rail, flowing scrolling armrests, and a carved mid-rail with central relief decoration, above upholstered seats covered in green striped fabric and sabre legs at the front. The upholstery exhibits some plucking and minor staining while remaining in usable condition. Measuring 87.5 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 57 cm deep, these seating pieces are suited for placement in a formal reception room, study, or living space as functional seating.

FAQs

Keep wooden frames away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber shrinkage or split joints. Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfiber cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly along the wood grain to preserve the finish.

The honey-toned timber and warm grain complement light, neutral contemporary palettes. These armchairs function effectively as flanking accent seating in a living room, dedicated study carvers, or end chairs for a dining table.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved decorative motifs, such as acanthus, palmette, or scroll details on the backrest and mid-rails. Examining frame undersides often reveals period joinery, light timber age patination, and original upholstery attachment marks.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised native light hardwoods, particularly satin birch, flame birch, and pine framing. Structural frame elements were traditionally secured using mortise and tenon joinery before being finished with clear varnish or wax.

Swedish Biedermeier furniture emerged during the 19th and early 20th centuries, combining Neoclassical symmetry with clean lines and light native woods such as birch. The style is recognised for restrained ornamentation, smooth veneered surfaces, and architectural silhouettes.
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