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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815

$7,200
£5,458.97
€6,373.09
CA$10,295.30
A$10,454.03
CHF 5,967.72
MX$126,319.14
NOK 70,100.60
SEK 69,909.34
DKK 47,643.97

About the Item

This elegant Swedish Gustavian sofa, circa 1815, reflects the refined neoclassical aesthetic that defined late 18th- and early 19th-century Scandinavian design. Crafted in painted wood, the frame features a gently curved back, restrained floral crest carving, and delicately fluted and tapered legs. The balanced proportions and understated ornamentation embody the lightness and symmetry associated with the Gustavian tradition, itself inspired by French Louis XVI design and adapted to suit Swedish interiors. Dating to the transitional period between high Gustavian and early Swedish Empire styles, the sofa retains the graceful lines of the former while showing a slightly more architectural solidity emerging in the early 19th century. Its pale painted finish and clean silhouette lend timeless versatility, making it equally at home in traditional, neoclassical, or contemporary settings.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Width: 73.25 in (186.06 cm)Depth: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)
  • Style:
    Gustavian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Upholstery,Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810-1815
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. New upholstery in a performance linen fabric.
  • Seller Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10711248896882

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