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1930s Swedish Folk-Art Kubbstol Folk Art Carved Pine Tub Chair

$3,401.99
£2,500
€2,937.08
CA$4,673.75
A$5,217.80
CHF 2,734.05
MX$63,871.04
NOK 34,722.47
SEK 32,738.88
DKK 21,919.77

About the Item

An early 20th century, traditional folk-art tub chair from Scandinavia, known as a ‘kubbstol’. Of good proportions and carved from patinated pine timber - the backrest and rear are formed from a hollowed out trunk, with the rest of the chair planked in construction. Dated to the base. Swedish, 1935.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.24 in (89.5 cm)Width: 21.07 in (53.5 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1935
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6695243721532

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