18th Century Swedish Child's Tub/Kubbestol Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Introduce a piece of Scandinavian history into your home with this enchanting 18th Century Swedish Child’s Kubbestol Chair. This rare and charming chair is a delightful blend of rust...
Wood
19th century gothic revival painted dug out chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century gothic revival painted dug out chair circa 1890. Unusual profusely hand carved Swedish tub chair, created by using a tree trunk and carving it into a seat.
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Tub Chair with Carved Campanula Friezes
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish Gustavian-style painted wood tub chair dates to the late 19th century and showcases curving lines, carved campanula friezes, and waterleaf motifs.
Wood
$13,500 / set
Pair of Pickled Wood Swedish Style Tub Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Gustavian style tub armchairs with painted finish showing natural wear, each arched and bowed channeled backrest carved with gadrooning and upholstered with Rococo-print line...
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Swedish Folk-Art Kubbstol Folk Art Carved Pine Tub Chair
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century, traditional folk-art tub chair from Scandinavia, known as a ‘kubbstol’.
Pine
Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs Pair Tub Chairs Round mid Late 1800s Fauteuil
Located in Lewes, England
Pair of rare antique Swedish Biedermeier armchairs tub chairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French polish finish and with delicately curved legs, C. mid late ...
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs Pair Tub Chairs Round mid Late 1800s Fauteuil
Located in Lewes, England
Pair of rare antique Swedish Biedermeier armchairs tub chairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French polish finish and with delicately curved legs, C. mid late ...
Birch
Pair of Swedish Jugendstil Period Tub Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Klismos frame with arched backrest decorated with a carved rosette in white gold leaf. Two pairs of saber legs joined by stretchers. Signed on a frame, initials illegible. In birch w...
Upholstery, Birch
18th Century Swedish Tub Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary and rare 18th century Swedish tub chair carved from a single tree with fantastic hand-planed grooves on the exterior, a wonderful patina with a smooth finish, and up...
Fir
18th Century Swedish Tub Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary and rare 18th century Swedish tub chair carved from a single tree with fantastic hand-planed grooves on the exterior, a wonderful patina with a smooth finish, and up...
Fir
Pair Of Swedish Chairs - SOLD
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Tub Chairs. Upholstery chosen by the owner is intended to be a temporary state to display the chairs in a neutral tone.
Fir, Upholstery
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Tub Chairs by Ephraim Stahl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Swedish neoclassical chairs attributed to Ephraim Stahl. Of typical Gustavian form with lion head arm ends and sweeping curved back. In very good structural condition. Cond...
Birch
Pair of Vinyl Tub Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of tub chairs upholstered in black vinyl
PVC
Sold
H 34 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
A Single Swedish 19th Century Neoclassical Style Painted and Gilded Tub Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Swedish 19th century neoclassical style painted wood upholstered tub chair with gilded accents and saber rear legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Swedish Wood Tub Chairs by Bertil Fridhagen, circa 1960
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Elegant pair of Swedish wood tub chairs by Bertil Fridhagen, circa 1960.
Sold
H 32.68 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Swedish Modern Wood Tub Chairs by Bertil Fridhagen, circa 1960
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Rounded form with sweeping arms, upholstered in Pierre Frey Opera grey velvet with button detail.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Swedish Birchwood Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A graceful pair of Swedish neoclassical birchwood tub chairs raised on splayed supports
Birch
A Matched Set of Twelve Gustavian Tub Back Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
A Matched Set of Twelve (12) Gustavian Tub Back Chairs Scrubbed to Original Color. Will Break Set 8 $ 16,000.00
Wood, Upholstery
Overman Suite Couch and Swivel Tub Chair
By Overman
Located in Ferndale, MI
Overman Suite Couch and Swivel Tub Chair Both pieces on chrome legs.
Sette: 74"- L x 30" -H 18"- H to seat. Chair: 33 1/2"- W x 29"- H x 17"- H to seat
Midcentury Swedish Leather Tub Chair, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Midcentury Swedish leather tub chair, circa 1950s - Quality cognac leather - Rosewood legs - Swedish, 1950s - Measures: 84cm wide x 80cm deep x 65cm tall - 40cm from floor to ...
Leather
Pair of 1920s Swedish Birch Tub Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Swedish tub / club armchairs, circa 1920. Birch frames with rollover arms. Comfortable armchairs. Later upholstery is in excellent condition and ready to go ...
Birch
Pair of Swedish Painted and Carved Tub Arm Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Swedish Painted and Carved Tub Arm Chairs with Lions Head Decoration.
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Sold
H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 24.02 in
Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs Pair Tub Chairs Round mid Late 1800s Fauteuil
Located in Lewes, England
Pair of rare antique Swedish Biedermeier armchairs tub chairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French polish finish and with delicately curved legs, C. mid late ...
Birch
Sold
H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 24.02 in
Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs Pair Tub Chairs Round mid Late 1800s Fauteuil
Located in Lewes, England
Pair of rare antique Swedish Biedermeier armchairs tub chairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French polish finish and with delicately curved legs, C. mid late ...
Birch
Sold
H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 24.02 in
Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs Pair Tub Chairs Round mid Late 1800s Fauteuil
Located in Lewes, England
Pair of rare antique Swedish Biedermeier armchairs tub chairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French polish finish and with delicately curved legs, C. mid late ...
Birch
Sold
H 35.25 in W 23 in D 24 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Painted Tub Chairs with Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian period painted wood tub chairs circa 1800 with horseshoe backs, saber legs and linen grey/brown upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
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
Sold
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
A pair of tub chairs by Bertil Fridhagen in walnut and velvet circa 1960
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
An absolutely stunning pair of vintage Swedish armchairs in Walnut. They were designed by Bertil Fridhagen in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, the solid walnut frames have be...
Velvet, Walnut
Danish Modern Tub Chair Attributed to DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Danish modern tub chair, attributed to DUX. Upholstered top, teak legs and stretchers. The fabric shows overall wear, and should be replaced.
Upholstery
Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs Pair Tub Chairs Round Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
This is a rare pair of original Swedish Biedermeier armchairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French polish finish and with unusual delicately fluted feet and b...
Birch
Sold
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Biedermeier Armchairs Pair of 19th Century Honey Bentwood Arms Tub Chairs
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier armchairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French polish finish. They have a lovely shape and are available as a pair only - probable late 18...
Birch
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of early 19th century Gustavian style barrel-back tub chairs from Sweden, in an attractive, scraped-back old paint finish and newly upholstered in linen.
Wood
Pair Swedish Tub Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
pair of extremely comfortable tub chairs
beautifully designed
original wool fabric
Metal
Pair of Empire style Swedish Tub Chairs (unupholstered)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful pair of Empire, late 19th Century tub chairs
in lush mahogany finish
horseshoe shaped back terminating to
rectangular seat with down swept arm supports...
Pair of Malmo Tub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage Swedish tub chairs, mahogany frame with turned fluted wood legs, water gilt detail.
Gold Leaf
SWEDISH 1950s TUB OVERMAN LOUNGE CHAIRS
Located in Miami, FL
BLACK FAUX LEATHER UPHOLSTERY,ALUMINUM PEDESTAL BASE,CHAIRS SWIVEL.PRICED FOR PAIR.
Aluminum
Pair of Swedish Anderssons Tub chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Swedish armchairs, circa 1960, by Bröderna Anderssons, a three-generation furniture manufacturer. These chairs have hardwood frames with graceful bentwood arms. The tufted ba...
Muslin
Pair of Swedish Leather Buttoned Tub Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of Swedish Leather Buttoned Tub Chairs
Leather
Gothenburg Tub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Horseshoe-shaped zebra print hair on hide upholstered back joined to rectangular seat by down swept supports with bronze ormolu mounts, raised on circular section foliate carved and...
Pair of Bergere Tub Chairs, Walnut and Cane, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hudson, NY
A lovely pair of tub chairs in the Bergere style with double woven cane on sides and back, sculpted walnut frames, short cabriole or pad-foot legs, wonderful yellow ribbed-brocade up...
Brocade, Cane, Cotton, Walnut
Pair of Axel Hjorth "Barrel" Tub Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Solid stained Swedish pine with blackened iron rivets with later linen squab cushions, Sweden, circa 1930.
Iron
Pair of Gustavian Tub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Horseshoe-shaped un-upholstered back joined to rectangular seat by down swept supports with ormolu mount over garrya husk-carved apron flanked by rosette corners on round section fol...
Bertil Fridhagen 1960s Swedish Tub Armchair Dressed in Cowhide
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Stunning tub armchair by Bertil Fridhagen for Brödrena Andersson. Elegant solid curved frame of teak. Dressed in new cowhide upholstery.
Pair of Lennart Bender Tub Style Lounge Chairs
By Lennart Bender
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tan leather tufted curved tub style lounge chairs designed by Lennart Bender, model Corona, made in Sweden by Ulferts.
Leather, Teak
Pair of classical Swedish leather tub chairs c1900
Located in London, GB
Original leather in top condition this large scale pair of chairs will seat a large adult. The cabriole legs are mahogany. I also have a matching 2 seater sofa for sale separately. Leather, MahoganyCategoryEarly 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Materials
PAIR OF SWEDISH NEO-CLASSICAL WELL-PATINATED GILTWOOD TUB CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A WELL-CARVED PAIR OF SWEDISH NEO-CLASSICAL WELL-PATINATED GILTWOOD TUB CHAIRS WITH LION MASK TERMINALS.
Ebonized Upholstered Tub Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized curved back upholstered tub chairs on curved tapered legs
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Gustavian Tub Chairs-
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany neo-classical tub chairs
with carved gilt acanthus curved back and downswept arms
terminating to carved fluted legs at front and saber legs at back
uph...
Pair of Hamstad Tub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of chairs with turned and guilded mahogany legs, upholstered in Lodan boar hide. Priced per pair.
Pair of Button Backed Tub Chairs
Located in London, GB
Button Backed Tub Chairs
Pair of Gustavian Neo-Classical Tub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Horseshoe-shaped newly upholstered in faux zebra, back joined to rectangular seat, down swept supports with golden ormolu head mounted over garrya husk-carved apron, raised on circul...
Beautiful Prussian Water Gilt Gustaviansk Tub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
the horseshoe shaped upholstered back with
regal lions heads at the shoulders terminating to
rectangular seat down swept supports over garrya husk
carved apro...
Pair of Gustaviansk Neo-Classical Tub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
the horseshoe – shaped upholstered back
joined to rectangular seat by down swept supports, over garrya husk carved apron flanked by rosette filled blocks, on round section fol...
Pair of Prussian Water Gilt Neo-Classical Tub Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Prussian Water Gilt Gustaviansk Tub Chairs
the horseshoe shaped upholstered back terminating to
rectangular seat down swept supports over garrya husk
...
Bertil Fridhagen 1960s Swedish Tub Armchair
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Stunning tub armchair by Bertil Fridhagen for Brödrena Andersson. Elegant solid curved frame of teak. Dressed in new Knoll modern houndstooth upholstery.
Teak
Primitive Swedish Pine Log Chair or Kubbestol
Located in Chireno, TX
Primitive Swedish pine log chair, or kubbestol, from Dalarna circa 1770-1789. Flip-seat for storage inside chair. Steamed bentwood banding. Fine, dry pale patina. The flip-seat has b...
Brass
$9,200 / set
H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that have been dry scrapped and then had a recent paint touch up with grays and white h...
Linen, Wood, Paint
$12,000 / set
H 36.5 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Gustavian Bergere Armchairs, Beige Upholstered, Swedish, Circa 1880
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Gustavian (18/19th Century) bergere armchairs with beige painted and carved frames in Neo-classic square form upholstered in beige fabric accented by a double-piped b...
Wood
20th Century Kubbestol Pine Chair. Sweden.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Turners Falls, MA
20th Century Kubbestol Pine Chair. Sweden. A Kubbestol is a traditional Scandinavian chair carved from a single section of a log, or kubbe, and has been in use since the Middle Ages...
Pine
Antique Kubbestol Trunk Chair, Hand-Crafted Pine, Circa 1880
Located in Hudson, NY
A traditional Scandinavian 'Kubbestol' or trunk chair. Hewn from a single log, with a hollow center that can be used for storage.
Pine
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