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Pair of Swedish Grace Side Chairs, Painted & Gilt Wood, Cane Seats, Circa 1920

$16,000per set
£12,094.02per set
€13,898.18per set
CA$22,279.90per set
A$24,785.48per set
CHF 12,992.86per set
MX$302,872.48per set
NOK 165,447.84per set
SEK 155,746.25per set
DKK 103,744.61per set
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About the Item

The Swedish Grace movement is the name given to the Swedish Art Deco. Its main representatives were Carl Hörvik (1881-1954), Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) and Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959). Each chair, painted in a period pale green, has a caned seat, turned, unfussy legs with gilt touches and a rectangular backrest with inset arched panel.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CHA 1271stDibs: LU781344017192

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