18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Original Time Worn Paint

Name: 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Original Time Worn Paint
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA993366
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Whites Antiques

Description

This graceful Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Armchair has a simplicity at first glance but on looking closer there is so much more intrinsic beauty to it. It has a pleasing worn patina that reflects use by multiple generations and the imagination could be endless when reflecting on European history. It has an upholstered back and seat currently with a natural jute finish ready to be re-upholstered; this can be carried out in-house at an additional cost using client's own fabric.

The frame is well made and has the original scraped back paint showing the typical Gustavian delicate blue/grey. It has serpentine arms with a padded upholstery area; the front legs are rounded and turned with carved reeded accents including a floral motif to the top. The back legs are straight, at an angle, and also have carved reeded accents. There is a further intricate carved motif of a continuous infinity loop around the upholstered areas of the seat and the back.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

68cm (26.77")

Depth

62cm (24.41")

Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA993366

Dealers Internal Reference

LP013

Dealers Notes

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Description

This graceful Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Armchair has a simplicity at first glance but on looking closer there is so much more intrinsic beauty to it.

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It has a pleasing worn patina that reflects use by multiple generations and the imagination could be endless when reflecting on European history.

Whites Antiques

It has an upholstered back and seat currently with a natural jute finish ready to be re-upholstered; this can be carried out in-house at an additional cost using client's own fabric.

fig 1. 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Original Time Worn Paint

The frame is well made and has the original scraped back paint showing the typical Gustavian delicate blue/grey. It has serpentine arms with a padded upholstery area; the front legs are rounded and turned with carved reeded accents including a floral motif to the top. The back legs are straight, at an angle, and also have carved reeded accents. There is a further intricate carved motif of a continuous infinity loop around the upholstered areas of the seat and the back.