Swedish Neoclassical Painted Sofa and Two Armchairs, Early 1900s
Located in Brentwood, TN
A Swedish painted three-piece seating group, early 20th century, comprising a sofa and two armchairs, executed in a neoclassical form with restrained detailing and balanced proportio...
Wool, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Carved Sofa in Original Neoclassical Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian carved sofa, crafted in pine and finished with a later painted surface.
Linen, Pine, Paint
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Biedermeier Style Swedish Neoclassical Style Sofa
By Biedermeier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Biedermeier style Swedish neoclassical style aofa The arched crest flanked by exaggerated out-scrolled ends, decorated with black-painted scrollwork with inlaid flower head terminal...
Wood
$2,880Sale Price / set|46% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa and Two Chairs, Neoclassical Upholstery Set
Located in Brentwood, TN
Swedish Gustavian style painted sofa and matching pair of side chairs, mid-20th century, featuring classic neoclassical lines and period-inspired upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 74.81 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Swedish Settee Sofa Painted and Parcel-Gilt Gustavian
Located in Santander, ES
Mid-19th century painted and parcel-gilt sofa of Scandinavian origin, most probably Swedish, with graceful arches on back and sides supported by carved medallion shaped legs. The fin...
Birch
Swedish Louis XVI Walnut Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish walnut Sofa in neoclassic taste
Walnut
18c Swedish Neoclassical Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swedish sofa with detailed arrow carving. Beautiful proportions and scraped patina.
Wood
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H 36 in W 64 in D 25 in
Swedish Neoclassic Sofa Bench W/Open Hourglass Back-Splat Design, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style carved-wood sofa bench from the early 19th century.
Wood
Antique Neoclassical Sofa from Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
The sofa is Gustavian in Swedish terms which is equivalent to the more international neoclassical period.
Pine
Sofa Bench Swedish Neoclassical 19th Century Original Paint, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Sofa bench Swedish neoclassical 19th century, Sweden.
Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sofa in the Swedish Neoclassical Style painted gray with gilded details and upholstered in a blue tweed fabric.
19th Century Swedish Birch Neoclassical Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning birch sofa with painted decoration circa 1840. Beautiful large sofa featuring painted decoration to the arms and freize, applied carving to the arms. Standing on scroll a...
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H 37.7 in W 57.4 in D 23.6 in
Swedish Neoclassical Period 1780s Painted Sofa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Celebrate the classical elegance with this exquisite Swedish Neoclassical period painted wood sofa, circa 1780.
Wood
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H 38 in W 70.25 in D 28 in
Swedish Neoclassical Style Carved Gilt-Wood & Upholstered Sofa Bench, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassic style gilt-wood and upholstered sofa bench from the 19th century.
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Style Paint Decorated Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Swedish neoclassical style upholstered sofa, in the Gustav III/IV taste, the paint decorated frame carved with twisted braid rope motifs with padded scrolling arms, the fluted legs a...
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Period Gustavian Neoclassical Painted Sofa with Checkered Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Gustavian Neoclassical upholstered painted wood sofa with beaded swag motifs from the early 19th century.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 42 in W 64.25 in D 24 in
Swedish 1880s Neoclassical Style Painted Sofa with Carved Rail and Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood Neoclassical style sofa from the late 19th century with original paint, carved crest and new upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 34.25 in W 79 in D 28 in
Gustavian Period Neoclassical Giltwood and Polychrome Sofa, circa 1800, Sweden
Located in Milford, NH
A Gustavian period neoclassical giltwood and polychrome sofa with stiles and rails decorated with carved bellflowers and reticulated side panels.
Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime bespoke cabriole sofa, settee, or canapé made in the neoclassical Swedish Gustavian style.
Brass
19th century swedish sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century wood painted swedish sofa,
Wood
Rare Neoclassical Carved and Painted Griffin Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A very rare neoclassical carved and painted Griffin sofa attributed to Ephraim Stahl.
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Northern Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Gustavian sofa. The sofa is from the late 1700s and made with the characteristic straight lines and delicate details. All the wood work on this sofa is handmade and ...
Pine
Biedermeier Sofa in Birch-Sweden 1900s
By Biedermeier
Located in Southampton, NJ
A Biedermeier sofa having a birch frame and luxurious fresh upholstery and cushions. The piece has low relief neoclassical accents near the armrests on the front. In good vintage co...
Cotton, Silk, Birch
18c Swedish Sofa with Lion Carving and Egyptian Influence
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Swedish sofa with detailed carvings that highlight Egyptian influence and neoclassical lion carving.
Swedish Neoclassical Mahogany and Brass Mounted Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with brass edge over a long drawer, raised on square tapered legs.
Mahogany
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H 35.75 in W 76.25 in D 30 in
Swedish Neoclassical Style Upholstered Bench with Egyptian Revival Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
The fabric is in very good condition, so keep as-is or reupholster to match your personal design aesthetic. This 19th century Swedish sofa bench with arms is the perfect lounging pie...
Upholstery, Birch
A Swedish Sofa bench Late 18th- 19th century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Swedish Neoclassical style painted wood sofa from the late 18th- 19th century, with scrolled arms, acanthus carving, fluted legs and new Belgian linen upholstery.
Wood
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H 38.5 in W 83.5 in D 23.5 in
Neoclassical Revival Swedish Painted and Carved Upholstered Bench, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Neoclassical Revival Swedish carved and painted bench from the late 19th century with scrolled open arms, fluted legs, floral motifs and new upholstery. This Swedish bench features...
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gilt and Parcel Paint Decorated Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th century Swedish gilt and parcel paint decorated sofa. The frame in a nice damask upholstery that has a few blemishes and tears. The frame in fine sturdy strong condition....
Gray-Green Painted Gustavian Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Gray-green painted Gustavian sofa circa 1790-1809, Sweden. Neoclassical style Swedish sofa, hand-carved in pine.
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Pine
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Carved and Painted Sofa Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century Swedish neoclassical whitewashed sofa bench made in Sweden during the period 1790-1810, featuring carving all around that includes laurel drops, carved lower and upper r...
Wood
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H 36.25 in W 78.25 in D 26.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian / Neoclassical Period Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant 19th century Swedish Gustavian /Neoclassical period sofa settee, beautifully carved wood frame and scraped to its most original worn patina - with some old paint remnants.
Fabric, Pine, Paint
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