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Style: Karl Johan
Swedish Karl Johan Style Bench w/ Fabulous Pyramidal Back Pediment, Early 1800s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Karl Johan style bench from the early 1800s. This 19th century Swedish painted wood sofa bench features a pyramidal back pediment with a five-pointed star at the top center...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Benches

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Swedish Karl Johan Style Bench w/ Fabulous Pyramidal Back Pediment, Early 1800s
Swedish Karl Johan Style Bench w/ Fabulous Pyramidal Back Pediment, Early 1800s

Swedish Karl Johan Style Bench w/ Fabulous Pyramidal Back Pediment, Early 1800s

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Pair of 19th century Swedish Karl Johan period large stools upholstered in hand-stitched antique linen. Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1820-1830. Seat size: 14" x 22.50".
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