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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench

About the Item

A beautiful Swedish Gustavian bench. Featuring a decorative hand-carved Guilloché scrolling apron on the front and sides with reeded fleurons in between. Legs are tapered and fluted. Meticulously scraped to its original pale yellow paint and reupholstered in linen. Previously a sofa.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 54.25 in (137.8 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Gustavian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Linen,Paint,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Period:
    Late 18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Previously a sofa. Older modification. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Huntington, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9178236554072
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