Swedish Rococo Armchair, circa 1770
Located in Huntington, NY
A fine Swedish Rococo armchair with carved backrest and turned arm rests.
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish Rococo Armchair, circa 1770
Located in Huntington, NY
A fine Swedish Rococo armchair with carved backrest and turned arm rests.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish Rococo Armchair, 18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Rococo Armchair, 18th century A provincial chair with aged patina, weathered surface, old repairs and replaced parts, and later metal brace.
Birch
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Bozeman, MT
Exceptional and rare Swedish 18th century early rococo armchair in Its original finish, great embossed carvings, details and proportions.
Pine
19th Century Swedish Black Rococo Armchair
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning late 18th century/early 19th century Swedish Rococo armchair featuring black paint with natural worn patina coming through showcasing the original wood color with also dee...
Pine, Paint
Pair of Swedish Rococo Carved Armchairs with Original Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
This graceful pair of Swedish Rococo armchairs embodies the refined curves and expressive craftsmanship of 18th-century Scandinavian design.
Linen, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Black Rococo Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of 19th century Swedish Rococo armchairs, crafted in pine and finished in a newer black painted surface.
Leather, Pine, Paint
Armchair Rococo Sweden
Located in New York, NY
An armchair made in Sweden during the Rococo period 1750-1775.
Wood
Armchair Swedish Rococo Style Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Rococo Style Black Sweden. A generous sized armchair made in the Rococo style.
Pine
Armchair Rococo Swedish White Light Green, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Rococo Swedish white light green, Sweden.
Chair Armchair Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair armchair Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 black Sweden. An armchair made during the Rococo period in Sweden 1750-1775.
Wood
18th Century Rococo Swedish Armchair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this piece a delightful timeless design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles. Wonderful armchair of mid-18th c...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
A Pair of Swedish Rococo Open Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Rococo open armchairs of generous proportion with hand-carved walnut frames having a hand-painted grey finish.
Fabric, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Armchairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
18th Century Swedish Rococo pair of armchairs that have been dry scrapped to the original paint with the natural wood showing through and features new upholstery.
Wood, Paint
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Rococo Armchairs
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A large and comfortable pair of white and green painted Rococo fauteuils (Fauteuil à la Reine), each with a cartouche-shaped back, the padded arms and seat covered in white floral si...
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Open Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming early 19th Century Swedish Rococo open armchair, Circa 1800. With an elegant pierced splat and shaped back framed by sweeping open arms.
Wood, Paint
Pair of Painted Rococo Swedish Armchairs
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of painted rococo Swedish armchairs circa 1750-1779.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century Swedish period Rococo pair of armchairs that have been scraped to the most its original finish with the natural wood showing through.
Leather, Wood, Paint
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style 1890s Painted Wood Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted wood armchairs from the late 19th century, with carved splats, cabriole legs and upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Rococo Armchairs
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of high-quality Rococo armchairs, made in Stockholm (Sweden) in the 1760s.
Elm, Pine
Rococo Armchair from Drottningholm Castle
Located in New York, NY
Black painted chair from Drottningholm castle Stamped KR DH under Royal Crown (Kronan Drottning Holm) Provenance: Queen Louisa Ulrika's Private Property, Drottningholm Castle,...
Wood, Paint
$6,804 / set
H 38.98 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in
Swedish Gustavian Rococo Armchairs Pair White Color Gold Detail Early 1900s
Located in Lewes, England
This is a Classic pair of original Swedish Gustavian neo rococo early 1900s armchairs in probable original paint with highly carved detailing on the frames , arm and legs, unusual de...
Birch
Pair of Rococo Armchairs made in Stockholm
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of Rococo armchairs made in Stockholm around 1760/70. Featuring carvings of rocailles with pickering in both the apron and the back. The chairs are equipped with H-stretchers ...
Wood, Pine
$2,450 / set
H 39 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
A pair of Swedish Rococo carved and whitewashed walnut armchairs, 18th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial pair of armchairs having graceful lines, they exhibit wonderfully carved crests and knees, comfortable and recently recovered slip seats supported by deeply scrolled se...
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Arm Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Rococo arm chair from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden. A beautiful arm chair with nice proportions & curvy legs. Scraped by hand to its original color. Th...
Pine
Late 19th Century Swedish Oak Carved Armchair with Vintage Leather
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th century Swedish carved armchair, crafted in dark oak and upholstered in vintage leather.
Leather, Oak
Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century pair of Swedish walnut armchairs featuring carved detailing along the backs, arms, and skirts. The chairs rest on carved and gently curved feet and offer generous s...
Linen, Walnut
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Corner Armchair
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine and unusual Swedish 18th century Rococo armchair in Its original colour.
Wood
$4,572 / set
H 42.52 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Open Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming pair of 19th Century Swedish Rococo open armchairs. With elegant pierced splats and shaped backs framed by sweeping open arms above generously proportioned seats.
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Period Rococo Armchair with Handwoven Allmoge Textile Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
But just as lovely is the fabric on the seat, which we would not recommend removing, as it is a beautiful example of Swedish handwoven textile "allmoge" (folk art). This 1750s simple...
Wood
$2,000 / set
H 25 in W 24.5 in D 53 in
High Back Italian Baroque or Swedish Rococo Style Dining Armchairs Chairs a Pair
By Dods Murdick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of high back Italian Baroque / Swedish Rococo style dining armchairs by Dods Murdick.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of 19th century Swedish armchairs crafted in pine. The chairs feature a newer black painted finish, distressed to suit the age and style of the frames.
Pine, Paint
$4,796 / set
H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in
19th C. Rococo Gustavian Ebonized and Partial Gilt Upholstered ArmChairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Rococo Gustavian / Swedish Arm Chairs for him and her. Light greenish. Measures 21"W x 22"D x 32H. Seat height is 17" and arm height is 23" and 22". Seat interior width 17"...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted in Gustavian gray with a distressed finish. Hand-carved scrollwork and shell detail. Sold individually.
Wood
Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome Swedish painted chair in the Rococo period, circa 1760. Wonderful hand scraped paint finish back to original traces of paint. A great chair.
Swedish 19th Century Rococo Style Armchairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Almost identical armchairs with only minor differences in the carving details. Sold separately or as a pair.
Pair of Rococo Style Swedish Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Swedish armchairs, circa 1880, with frames carved in the Rococo style.
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 40.95 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Pidgeon Blue Rococo Armchairs, Gothenburg, Sweden, circa 1770
Located in Malmo, SE
A very nice Pair of beautiful pidgeon blue Rococo armchairs, circa 1770, Made in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Steel
18th Century Rococo armchairs
Located in SE
A pair of high class rococo armchairs made in Stockholm. This type of armchairs with loose back plate were made in the Castle workshop. Front legs are decorated with acanthus leafs ...
Birch
Pair of Rococo Style Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Swedish armchairs, circa 1900, in the rococo style.
Wood
A Set Of Three Swedish Rococo Carved Giltwood Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Two with branded GH marks. One stamped G.H.C. 966 and one with G.H.C. 992 , 49 and painted with effaced numbers. These elegant rococo chairs are of commodious size and reflect th...
Giltwood
Unavailable
H 37.8 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Gustavian Armchairs, circa 1780, The Swedish Model, Sweden
Located in Malmo, SE
Pair of armchairs, Gustavian, circa 1780. The Swedish model, Sweden. Dry scraped to original color and retouched. New upholstery.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Swedish Armchairs from the Bibby Estate in Södermanland
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Swedish armchairs from the home of Countess O.S. Henckel von Donnersmarck.
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Armchairs, the Gripsholm Model, Sweden, circa 1790, Dry Scraped
Located in Malmo, SE
A pair of armchairs, Gripsholm, Sweden, circa 1790. Dry scraped to original color and retouched. This beautiful armchair called Gripsholm named after the royal castle with the sa...
Fabric, Wood
18th C Rococo Arm Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Rococo Arm Chair with Custom Linen Cushion. Incredible aged finish that feels as though it has been waxed. Cushion was made from antique French Thistle and attaches to ...
Wood
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Armchairs
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A pair of early 20th century Swedish Rococo style open armchairs.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Armchair
Located in Salisbury, GB
A very beautiful 18th century Swedish period rococo armchair which has been carefully dry scraped back to its original pale cream paint (not retouched or repainted) This is a very ...
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A superb pair of 18th century Swedish period rococo armchairs in their original paint (not retouched or repainted) with hand carved details they are a glorious yellow ochre colour T...
Upholstery, Wood
A Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Rococo Armchair with a loose cushion
Wood
19c Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Yellow Swedish Rococo Armchair
Wood
19c Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Yellow Swedish Rococo Armchair
Wood
Period Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period Swedish Rococo armchair with decorative carved shell detail in the back and seat stretcher.
Wood
Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A lovely armchair from the Rococo period with amazing carvings and curved shapes. Frieze and back splat is decorated with carved flowers and leaves. The scrolled legs and armrests ar...
Wood
Three Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted in Gustavian gray with a distressed finish. Hand carved scrollwork and shell detail. Sold individually. $1565 each.
18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of Swedish 18th century Rococo armchairs their original colour grey and upholstered in washed linen.
Wood
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional Swedish 18th century Rococo armchair in it's original finish with great proportions and carvings.
Wood
A set of four Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four Rococo armchairs. Painted wood frame with upholstered seat and back and a loose cushion.
Wood
Fine Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of Swedish 18th century Rococo armchairs in their original finish.
Wood
Fine Pair of 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of 18th century Rococo giltwood armchairs. Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1770.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchair with Original Pale Green Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a large-scale, wood carved, Rococo armchair from Sweden that has been scraped back to the original paint.
Wood
Pair of Large Swedish Rococo Armchairs Signed circa 1760-70
By Carl Magnus Sandberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of very fine white/grey painted rococo armchairs. Stockholm made ca 1760-70. Signed by Carl Magnus Sandberg in Stockholm. Rare large size and of very fine quality to the carving.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
The lovely curves seen in these two arm chairs are reflective of Sweden's love of Rococo styling. Curved backs, cabriolet legs, turned spindles as stretchers and carved details all c...
Wood
Pair of Swedish Rococo Painted and Gilt Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Swedish Rococo painted wood armchairs from the late 18th century, with carved splats, cabriole legs and upholstered in Swedish linen.
Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 29 in D 25 in
Swedish 1780s Rococo Armchair with Pierced Splat, Cabriole Legs and Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo armchair from the late 18th century, with pierced splat, cabriole legs, cross stretcher and newer cushion.
Upholstery, Wood
Rococo Painted Swedish Armchair
Located in Chireno, TX
Rococo painted Swedish armchair circa 1750-1779. Scraped back to early painted finish.
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Rococo Period Armchair 1760
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Swedish Rococo Period Armchair Circa 1760 in original distressed paint Ideal for a smaller desk chair or just ornamental seat height : 18" Shipping concessions.
Birch
Armchair Swedish Rococo Period Black Brown Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Rococo period black brown Sweden.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Armchairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Swedish Rococo style Armchairs with carvings on the seat tails and pieced splats.
Pine, Linen
18th Century Swedish Rococo Gripsholm Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish Rococo Gripsholm armchair in original color and padding, circa 1770.
Pine
Large-Scale Swedish Rococo Walnut Armchair
Located in Chireno, TX
Large-scale Swedish rococo walnut armchair circa 1740-1769. Finely hand-carved in a nice, large scale.
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Rococo Armchairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A nice pair of Swedish 18th century Rococo armchairs. Painted grey.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Painted Rococo Armchair
Located in Chireno, TX
18th century Swedish painted rococo armchair, circa 1755-1774.
Cotton, Upholstery, Pine, Paint
19th Century Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Armchairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish Rococo style armchairs from the mid-19th century.
Sold
H 40.2 in W 31.2 in D 21.2 in
Armchairs Assembled Pair Swedish Rococo, 18th Century Period Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Swedish Rococo 18th century period, Sweden.
Wood
Armchair Corner Swedish Rococo Period 1750-1775 Brown Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair corner Swedish Rococo period 1750-1775 brown black Sweden.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 29.5 in D 23 in
Chair Armchair Corner Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 Original Finish, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A corner chair made during the 18th century and Rococo period in Sweden. Original finish and seat upholstered in muslin.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style Painted Wood Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted wood armchairs of large-scale.
Linen, Wood
18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Armchair
Located in Brecht, BE
This Swedish armchair has the most wonderful blue patina, was dry scratched to the original paint.
Wood
18th Century Rococo Armchair from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a nice big size armchair from Sweden with creamy paint that has been scraped to original color, circa 1760s.
Wood
Small Swedish 18th Century Primitive Rococo Folk Art Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century Rococo Folk Art armchair from the typical main Swedish folk art category furniture
Wood
Late 18th Century Pair of Swedish Rococo Walnut Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th Century Pair of Swedish Rococo Walnut Armchairs Pair of 18th-century Swedish Rococo walnut armchairs with a deep, rich brown patina.
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Armchair From Stockholm 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
18th Century Swedish period Rococo armchair with simple silhouette that have been scraped to the most its original finish with the natural wood showing through.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish Rococo Period Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Wonderful armchair of mid 18th century Rococo period circa 1760 Sweden with rocaille carvings on the seat rail and pierced splat, cabriole legs, H-shaped stretcher and slip seat cove...
Linen
18th Century Rococo Armchair
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Beautiful Rococo armchair, circa 1780. It has been scraped back to reveal the original paint which is original to the Gustavian period.
Leather, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Armchairs
Located in Brecht, BE
A very elegant and comfortable pair of Swedish period Rococo armchairs, great yellow color.
Wood
Swedish Rococo Period Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
A large armchair of mid-18th century Rococo period, circa 1770, Sweden with rocaille carvings on the seat rail and pierced splat, cabriole legs, H-shaped stretcher and slip seat cove...
Pine, Raw Linen
Pair of Hand-Carved Vintage Swedish Rococo Style Armchairs
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of hand-carved vintage Swedish rococo style armchairs in off-white paint.
Wood
Sold
H 34.69 in W 22.82 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Armchairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish armchairs from the Rococo period hand-scraped to the original paint from Lindome, circa 1780.
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Rococo Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th century Stockholm made Rococo armchair. This chair is scraped to its original paint. circa 1770.
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 41 in W 24.75 in D 25.25 in
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style 1890s Painted Armchairs with Brown Leather Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted wood armchairs from the late 19th century, with antique leather covered seats, carved splats, cabriole legs and cross stretchers.
Leather, Wood
18th Century Rococo Swedish Armchair Scraped to Original Salmon Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a large-scale, beautifully made, pegged and carved wood chair from Sweden that has it's original finish. Any angle you place it is sculpturally gorgeous. It has ball and claw...
Pine
$3,646
H 21.5 in Dm 15.8 in
Perfectly Design Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant Light in Mint Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and perfectly balanced light fixture with a stunning alabaster shade. Thanks to its beautiful and classical design and its truly good condition this perfectly balanced...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$3,950 / set
H 38.25 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Swedish Rococo Chairs with Traces of Original Paint, Circa 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A genuine pair of period Rococo chairs dating to circa 1770, retaining traces of their original painted surfaces. The frames have been carefully scraped back, revealing a softly worn...
Wood
Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish corner cabinet. The cabinet is a genuine Swedish country house furniture from the early 1800s. Old historic paint with a rustic surface and genuine patina and charact...
Pine
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
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
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
Fine Pair of Swedish Late Baroque Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair 18th century Swedish late baroque chairs in their original finish with great patina and proportions. Ca 1850 Sweden.
Pine
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...
Brass, Iron
Antique Northern Swedish Authentic Rococo Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Rococo cabinet from the province Jämtland, in northern Sweden on the border to Norway. The cabinet is restored by hand to the original first layer of paint. The door...
Pine
Hand-Painted Baroque Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted Baroque commode with three drawers and a shaped serpentine apron. The chest features an elegant serpentine front, a finely curved top, and traces of the original paint. ...
Softwood, Fir, Paint
$7,645
H 100.4 in W 53.15 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Cabinet with Original Paint Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish late Baroque cabinet with original paint from Gumbodahed Skelleftea, Northern Sweden. A magnificent late Baroque cabinet that is divisible into 2 parts. Scrape...
Pine
$4,364 / set
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Chairs with Distressed Paint and Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of classic rococo chairs from the late 1700s. This pair of antique Swedish chairs is from northern Sweden and are authentic country furniture. Made by hand in solid pine. The ch...
Pine
$34,020
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Blue-Grey Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rococo display cabinet crafted from pine with a beautiful blue-grey painted finish. The cabinet is composed of two parts: The upper section features a gracefully arched top with a p...
Glass, Pine
18th Century Swedish Baroque Center Table
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusual 18th century Swedish Baroque centre table in it's original colour. Ca 1750 Sweden.
Pine
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
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