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19th Century Set of Six Karl Johan Dining Chairs in Birch with Upholstered Seats

$5,450per set
£4,079.03per set
€4,723.27per set
CA$7,574.61per set
A$8,531.57per set
CHF 4,418.19per set
MX$103,612.53per set
NOK 56,121.27per set
SEK 53,235.76per set
DKK 35,242.06per set
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From the reign of the French-born Swedish king, Karl Johan, a very lovely set of six dining chairs in birch with foliate carvings on crest and bottom back rail, with turned front legs and saber back legs and upholstered seat, Sweden, circa 1840. Measures: 17 3/4" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 35 3/4" high. 20" to crown of seat.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Width: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Seat Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Karl Johan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Chairs are fully restored, French-polished and newly upholstered.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU98816506913

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