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Set of 10 Antique Swedish Karl Johan Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholsterery

$12,750per set
£9,460.99per set
€11,020.76per set
CA$17,748.09per set
A$19,764.10per set
CHF 10,286.12per set
MX$243,688.99per set
NOK 131,001.64per set
SEK 123,128.84per set
DKK 82,228.56per set
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A set of ten Karl Johan dining chairs comprising of eight side chairs and a pair of armchairs in West Indies mahogany with carved back splat and crest rail with foliate design of acanthus leaves. Side chairs feature turned front legs with saber rear legs, arm chairs have four saber legs. Sweden, circa 1835. Restored in our workshop with a French-polish finish; with newly upholstered seats in Robert Allen cream-colored cotton twill and Kravet Classic tape trim. Very comfortable! Chairs are photographed with a perfect period mahogany table from Denmark which is also listed on 1stdibs LU988128681532 Armchair: 21 1/2" wide x 21 1/2" deep x 37 1/2" high (Seat height: 20 1/2"). Side Chair: 18 1/2" wide x 18" deep x 34" high (Seat height: 19").
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 10
  • Style:
    Karl Johan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1835
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Armchairs were added to this set. The carvings are not identical but they work very well with the side chairs. They are the same period, country and mahogany with an identical patina. Reupholstered. Repaired: All loose joints have been cleaned, re-glued and clamped. Chairs have been French-polished in the traditional manner by hand. Seats have been re-upholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. French-polish finish with newly upholstered seats in cream-colored cotton twill.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SEA002591stDibs: LU98813669672

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