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1700s Rustic Pine Kubbestol, Primitive Stump Chair, Telemark Rosemaling, Norway

$4,800
$6,00020% Off
£3,625.24
£4,529.8520% Off
€4,244.33
€5,301.8720% Off
CA$6,819.43
CA$8,52620% Off
A$6,937.89
A$8,671.7520% Off
CHF 3,976.11
CHF 4,958.6620% Off
MX$83,536.52
MX$104,891.9720% Off
NOK 46,473.32
NOK 58,098.8920% Off
SEK 46,677.28
SEK 58,084.9420% Off
DKK 31,730.16
DKK 39,634.4720% Off

About the Item

An 18th Century Antique Kubbestol from Telemark, Norway – A Sculptural Piece of Scandinavian Folk Art This exceptional Kubbestol, or traditional Norwegian stump chair, represents a rare and authentic example of 18th-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. Hand-carved from a single piece of solid pine or beech wood in the Telemark region, it features the region’s characteristic carved belt and ergonomic, nature-inspired form. The chair retains its nature farmhouse red base, adorned with Telemark rosemaling folk painting, and includes a second seat plate and partial repainting dated to 1914 on the back side—adding a documented layer of its long history. Showing a beautifully aged patina, the chair remains in solid antique condition with expected age-related characteristics, including small damages, natural wood cracks and wear consistent with its centuries of use. A true sculptural object as much as functional seating, it serves as a striking focal point in any interior. - Materials: Solid pine or beech wood, hand-painted with period pigments - Origin: Telemark, Norway - Period: 18th century, with documented updates from 1914 - Condition: Solid antique condition with a warm patina and age-consistent wear and damages Dimensions ca.: - Height: 74 cm - Seat Height: 44 cm - Width: 47 cm - Depth: 40cm Ideal for collectors of Scandinavian folk art or those seeking a unique accent piece for a rustic, cabin, or farmhouse-inspired interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700s and 1914
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Replacements made: a second seat plate from 1914, and partly painted over in 1914. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Skien, NO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10177247542532

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