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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench by Johan Lindgren

$16,100
£12,198.80
€13,997.16
CA$22,655.30
A$24,904.41
CHF 13,088.61
MX$302,430.20
NOK 163,277.16
SEK 154,693.63
DKK 104,464.35

About the Item

A unique hourglass shaped Swedish Gustavian bench made by Stockholm master furniture maker, Johan Lindgren (active 1770-1800). His initials, ILG, can be found underneath. Frame is decorated with horizontal leaf cut. Above each leg, front and/or side edges meet in decorated cut fleurons. The leg tops are finished with over-collaring over fluted bases. This piece has been meticulously scraped to its original white paint and reupholstered in linen.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)Seat Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)
  • Style:
    Gustavian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Huntington, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9178236307492

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