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Two Similar 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström

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Two similar Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm. One chair by Johan Erik Höglander (1748-1813) and signed IEH. The other chair by Johan Hammarström (active 1794-1812) and signed IHS. One chair still retains its original Stockholm chair maker's paper seal. Featuring curved backrests framed with hand-turned spindles over base fleurons. Frame consists of corner fleurons atop turned, tapered and fluted legs with over-collaring decorated with egg-shaped godrons. Supported by turned H-cross construction. Meticulously scraped to their original light grey paint and original slip seats reupholstered in linen.
  • Creator:
    Johan Hammarström (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 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:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor knicks visible on one chair.
  • Seller Location:
    Huntington, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9178236970422

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