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Pair of Late 18th Century High Gustavian Armchairs

$5,500per set
£4,116.23per set
€4,811.16per setVAT Included
CA$7,771.91per set
A$7,845.11per set
CHF 4,507.83per set
MX$95,092.23per set
NOK 52,175.81per set
SEK 53,294.64per set
DKK 35,964.78per set

About the Item

A pair of high Gustavian armchairs crafted in Sweden during the 1780s. These chairs feature a straight design with square legs. The top rail is adorned with a hop vine motif, with traces of the original paint still visible. Much of the original paint remains and has been carefully revealed. The leg joints to the rail are decorated with elegant florets.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 24.22 in (61.5 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)Seat Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Gustavian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Much of the original paint remains and has been carefully revealed.
  • Seller Location:
    Ljungby, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10098243213232

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