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Swedish Painted Settee with Lyre Back

$5,625
£4,319.76
€4,950.39
CA$7,918.61
A$8,870.59
CHF 4,622.39
MX$108,202.94
NOK 58,739.95
SEK 55,387.59
DKK 36,948.35

About the Item

Nicely-carved, painted Swedish settee in the neoclassical style. The carved elements feature a lyre back terminated with eagles' heads, women's faces on the arms, bellflowers, swags and guilloche on the legs, and pearl beading and laurel leaves on the frame.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 67 in (170.18 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear, nicks, scratches, etc., consistent with age and use; upholstery is in good, serviceable condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Pembroke, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #14011stDibs: U1103278385275

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