$2,087
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 14.57 in
19th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian Bellman Chair Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian "Bellman Chair" The Bellman Chair is very genuine with untouched
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Bellman Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of unusual 19th Century Gustavian Bellman armchairs. Scraped to original colour in newly
Wood
Exceptional Solitary Chair: A Swedish Bellman, circa 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Solitary Chair: A Swedish Bellman, circa 1830 This chair has an abundance of patina
Leather, Birch
Hans Bellman Pair of Teak "GA" Chairs, 1954
By Hans Bellmann
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of teak and black painted metal base "GA" chairs by Hans Bellmann produced by Horgen Glarus
Teak
$4,313Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Set of six late 19th century antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman dining chairs with webbed seats and
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Two Hans Bellman Chairs, circa 1950
By Hans Bellmann
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful pair of two Hans Bellman chairs, circa 1950.
Steel
19th Century Single Swedish Gustavian Bellman Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Swedish late Gustavian "bellman" chair from the early 19th century. This antique chair
Upholstery, Wood
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H 33.08 in W 17.72 in L 33.08 in
Gustavian "Bellman" Chairs, Set of Four (4), Origin, Sweden, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Gustavian "Bellman" chairs, set of four (4), Origin: Sweden, circa 1800. Carved wheat, sun-wheel
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H 39.75 in W 19.5 in D 23 in
Early Regency or Gustavian Bellman Chair After Sheraton, Set of Six Iron Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Early Regency or Gustavian Bellman chair after Sheraton, set of six iron chairs hand-painted in
Iron
Pair of Hans Bellman Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare pair of “GA” chairs designed by Hans Bellmann for Horgen-Glarus/Switzerland
A rare set of 4 Hans Bellman Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Published. Seen at the Esposizione Triennale di Milano, 1957. Designed by Hans Bellmann,1955 for Horgen-Glarus/Switzerland, marketed by Domus.This model was awarded the "Gute Form" p...
Chair by Hans Bellman
By Hans Bellmann
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
horgen-glarus wohnbedarf ag (Designer), Hans Bellmann (Designer)
Metal
A set of 6 Swedish chairs in the "Bellman" model
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 Swedish dining chairs in the "Bellman" model. White painted
Wood
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H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Set of six late 19th century antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman dining chairs with webbed seats and
Wood
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H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Set of six late 19th century antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman dining chairs with webbed seats and
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Set of six late 19th century antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman dining chairs with webbed seats and
Wood
Modern Pair of Chairs by Hans Bellman for Strassle, Switzerland
By Hans Bellmann
Located in New York, NY
A pair of rare armchairs designed by Hans Bellman for Strassle furniture , Switzerland. The chairs
Steel
Single 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bellman Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Swedish late Gustavian "bellman" chair from the early 19th century. This antique chair
Upholstery, Wood
Set Of Four 19th Century Swedish Bellman Style Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four 19th century Swedish "Bellman" style side chairs, circa 1830 with worn pale greenish
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Hans Bellman for Strässle, circa 1954
By Hans Bellmann, Strässle International
Located in Norwalk, CT
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Hans Bellman for Strässle, Switzerland in 1954. Chairs feature
Upholstery
Set of Four Bellmann Swedish Blue Chairs
By Hans Bellmann
Located in New York, NY
Four chairs in the Bellman style. Hand painted a soft blue, with a removable seat. Lovely, sturdy
Wood
Pair of Gustavian Bellman Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of open back Gustavian Bellman Chairs in a pale blue patina.
Wood
Pair of Painted "Bellman" Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Bellman" painted chairs with lyre-back details on tapered legs
Wood
Pair of "Bellman" Painted Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Bellman" painted chairs with lyre-back details on tapered legs
Wood, Upholstery
set of 12 "bellman" dining chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A very rare set of 12 swedish bellman dining chairs, the color and form are outstanding, scraped to
Dining Side Chair by Hans Bellman for Horgen-Glarus, circa 1950
By Horgen-Glarus, Hans Bellmann
Located in Wilnis, UT
Stunning dining side chair designed by Hans Bellman, manufactured by Horgen-Glarus around 1950
Metal
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
Beech
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
$2,314 / item
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
"Ca'Favretto" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Murano glass mirror in Venetian Style, mirror made to a design by Fratelli Tosi, entirely handmade according to the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a crystal frame o...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Birch
Gustavian White Painted Bench, Sweden circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely 6' long bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with it's fluted carved skirt and back all resting on turned fluted legs. Restored, later professi...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of C19th mahogany veneer Karl Johan stools. Their four curved sabre legs support an oval upholstered deep seat which has over time been upholstered in traditional Damask ...
Mahogany
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
Beech
18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning pair of Swedish Rococo chairs that are sturdy with nice proportions with hand carved details. This pair has been dry scraped to the original paint and has new linen uphols...
Wood, Paint
$9,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.25 in W 47 in D 21.75 in
Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque tall secretary from circa 1770, with slant front desk, light Gustavian gray painted finish, two doors and four drawers. Experience the timeless elegance of this Swe...
Glass, Wood
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian sofa or bench in old paint. Recently upholstered seat and bolster cushions in linen. Circa 1810.
Pine
Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser, large four-drawer commode with an antique painted finish, with carved dental moldings, blind fret carings, with large long drawers, brass ring pull h...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of early 19th Century Swedish period Gustavian klismos chairs. With carved detailing around the chairs and down the legs. Repainted in soft grey and upholstered in linen. Circa ...
Linen, Wood
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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