$9,800 / set
Swedish Gustavian Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Huntington, NY
A set of four 19th century Swedish Gustavian Ax (also known as Vase) chairs from Lindome featuring a balloon-shaped back with five vertical, interconnected slats. In the center, five...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early Kubb Chair From Sweden, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Kubb Chair From Sweden, Circa 1800. Nice model carved from one tree trunk.
Pine
Early Primitive Pine Chair From Sweden, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Primitive Pine Chair From Sweden, Circa 1800. Solid pine construction with nice original paint.
Pine
18th Century Giltwood Gustavian Bucket Chairs, Set of 4, Sweden, Circa 1790-1800
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Gustavian bucket chairs, set of four (4), giltwood, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1790 - 1800.
Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Convertible Chair-Table
Located in Allerum, SE
When deployed as a table, the backrest pivots downward, utilizing the original top rail finials as secondary structural supports against the floor. ca 1800 Sweden. Specifications: ...
Wood
Set of Four Gustavian Chairs, Sweden beginning of 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite set of four Gustavian vintage chairs, Sweden around 1810. Finely carved, cream painted with gold details. Shimmering red silk fabric. In vintage condition with a lot of ori...
Wood
Swedish Kubbstol Dated circa 1800 Folk Art Peasant Seating Hand Carved
By Axel Einar Hjorth, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish seat hand carved in a tree trunk circa 1800.
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Allmoge Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Allmoge Side Chair, c. 1800, Sweden H 32.25" x W 17.5" x D 15.25" / Seat Ht 18.5" FDV11570 *Wear consistent with age and use.
Leather, Wood
19th century Swedish Gustavian set of (4) painted dining chairs
Located in London, GB
Wonderful set of Swedish C19th white painted High back chairs. Their is a slight variance of height for (2) chairs. 93 cm / 98 cm Please note one seat is missing, they are ready for...
Pine
Antique Gustavian Armchairs by Ephraim Ståhl, Birchwood, Circa 1800
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1800 - 1810, Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavia. Seat: 18" H x 20" W x 18" D Ephraim Ståhl was a Swedish furniture designer and manufacturer, bo...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Birch
Chairs, Gustavian, Lindome, circa 1800
Located in Malmo, SE
Gustavian chairs, Lindome, circa 1800. Dry scraped to original color and retouched.
Fabric, Wood
Suite of Eight Swedish Painted Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Paris, FR
Series of eight painted wood chairs with fluted legs. Swedish neoclassical work, circa 1800.
Wood
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Pair Og Gustavian Chairs, Sweden, circa 1780-1800
Located in Aabenraa, DK
Late 18th century Swedish pair og Gustavian chairs Sweden circa 1780-1800 Measures: H: 99cm.
Pine
Primitive Swedish Wooden Chair from Dalarna
Located in West Sussex, GB
Primitive wooden chair from Dalarna, Sweden, circa 1800. Great shape with traces of paint, lovely aged patina.
Swedish, Gustavian Bucket Chairs, about 1800
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in SE
A pair of Swedish Gustavian Bucket Chairs. Made in Stockholm about 1800.
Wood, Birch
Swedish Painted Gainsborough Armchair
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century painted Swedish Gainsborough armchair, with carved rosettes to the arms an columned capped legs.
Wood
Early 19th Century chairs
Located in SE
A pair of Swedish chairs made about 1800. There are two pairs, so it is possible to get a set of four.
Pine
Early 19th Century Late Gustavian chair
Located in SE
Chair made in Sweden about 1800. The original and first secondary color give the chairs surface indigenous textures.
Pine
Very Cool Decorative Swedish Chair From Around 1800.
Located in Sittard, NL
Rare and unique Swedish chair from around 1800's. Cushion with gilt leather.
Wood
19th C Swedish Painted Chair
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Early 1800's Swedish chair, with the original deep blue paint.
Pine
Primitive Kubb Chair From Sweden, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Kubb Chair From Sweden, Circa 1800. Nice model carved from one tree trunk.
Pine
Set of four to five Swedish chairs, c. 1800
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of five Swedish chairs, c. 1800, Lindome. Will also sell as set of four
Upholstery, Wood
Early Swedish Pine "Kubb" Chair, circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Swedish Pine "Kubb" Chair, circa 1800. Solid pine construction with fantastic weathered patina.
Pine
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.
Swedish Folk Art Kubbestol, Sweden 1800’s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Valby, 84
Step into the rich history of Swedish craftsmanship with this exquisite Kubbestol dating back to the 1800s. Crafted from solid stained pine wood, this chair is a testament to the tim...
Pine
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H 42 in W 2,105 in D 18.5 in
Set of 8 Gray Painted Baroque Side Dining Chairs, Sweden, circa 1800-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique set of eight Swedish country baroque dining side chairs with tall backs. Gray painted finish is distressed, revealing the natural wood patina below. Muslin/linen seats sh...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Set of 10 Rococo Dining Chairs, Sweden circa 1750-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Rare set of 10 Swedish Rococo period chairs, collected over years with various sizes and design. They have been scraped down to the natural wood. Frames are restored, stable and read...
Wood
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H 43 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Pair, Original Blue Painted Swedish Pine Rococo Side Chairs, circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the original blue painted finish that draws one to this lovely pair of rococo high back side chairs from Sweden. The original blue paint with traces of white has been lightly ...
Pine, Paint
Six Smiling Chairs Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of six Gustavian “Smiling Chairs” dates to circa 1800 and represents a classic form within Swedish decorative arts.
Wood
Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusual primitive and sculptural early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian folk art chair. Ca 1800 Sweden.
Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Barrel-Back Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of Swedish Gustavian barrel-back chairs, c. 1800, having floral and foliate detail hand carved frames, seat rails, and in pale, possibly original paint with fine hand carved det...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in
Pair of Stamped Ephraim Ståhl Late Gustavian Chairs, circa 1800, Stockholm
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in New York, NY
Ephraim Ståhl (1794-1820) was a Swedish furniture maker best known for his chairs. Ståhl was active during the reigns of Gustav IV Adolf, Karl XIII and Karl XIV Johan. All of these k...
Wood
Rare Set of 8 Gustavian Period Side Chairs, Lindome, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and elegant set of eight period Gustavian side chairs, crafted in Lindome, Sweden, circa 1800. These chairs exemplify the refined neoclassical aesthetic for which Gustavian fu...
Linen, Wood
Rustic Blue-Painted Swedish Side Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
Rustic blue-painted Swedish side chair hand-carved circa 1800-1829 in neoclassical style.
Iron
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H 34.75 in W 20.25 in D 19.75 in
Set of 8 Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of 8 Swedish Gustavian painted dining chairs, Circa 1800 - 1810.
Wood
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H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Folk Art Chair, Original Paint, Circa 1800
Located in Bristol, GB
Peg joined construction made of pine with layers of original paint worn down naturally over time with muted red underneath dark brown. Originating from Sweden, the chair dates to t...
Wood
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H 33 in W 22.5 in D 19.75 in
Gustavian Chairs by Swedish Royal Court Chair-Maker Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Rare and exceptional pair of Swedish Gustavian period and style armchairs by Royal Court appointed chair-maker Ephraim Ståhl (b. 1768 - d. 1820) in original paint; the scrolled and u...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Late Gustavian Tub Chairs, circa 1800
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of late Gustavian tub chairs made in Stockholm, circa 1800-1810. Circle of Ephraim Stahl (1767-1820) Original paint.
Wood
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