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18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period

About the Item

A set of six elegant and exceptional Swedish chairs from the Gustavian period, two of which are marked by Melchior Lundberg, a chairmaker in Stockholm (1714-1816). Woodcut decoration, rectangular backrest with ribbon braid decoration, corner rosettes, straight serges with ribbon braid, tapered and fluted legs, painted in a greenish pearl grey with an exceptional patina. The upholstery has not been renewed and shows signs of use.
  • Attributed to:
    Melchior Lundberg (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.8 in (96 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Gustavian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The action that has been done on these chairs is to glue them well and reinforce them with wooden blocks in their lower seat part, they have great consistency.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU954343782252

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