Antique Pair of Kubbestol Chairs from Norway

A kubbestol is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a log. This one is unusual, as it is rare to find one scaled small for a child. Every knot, crack, and sign of wear adds to ...

This attractive pair of arm chairs were crafted in the early to mid 1800's in China. The majority of the original darker finish has been worn away through generations of use, leaving...

This attractive pair of arm chairs were crafted in the early to mid 1800's in China. The majority of the original finish has been worn away through generations of use, leaving a soft, smooth organic feel to the chairs. Note the traditional curved and carved elements of the top, arms and base in addition to the figural carvings decorating the backs. Restored, strong and stable, these chairs are ready to be placed in your home. Any knicks, scratches, distress are commensurate with age and do not detract from the function of this pair. Seat height 20". ** In light of current affairs and fluctuating fuel prices shipping quotes and timelines are estimates only. Buyer is required to notify us upon purchase if there are interior or exterior stairs, steps, or freight elevators...

This handsome pair of chairs is ready to grace your home or office with both style and function. The hand carved oak arms, feet, and high back are traditional features of the Danish ...

A "kubbestol" is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a single log. As they are collector items, to find a pair with original paint is a special find. Notice the deep green and...

The gracious curves seen in these two arm chairs are reflective of Sweden's love of Rococo styling. Curved backs, cabriolet legs, turned spindles as stretchers and carved details all...

This “kubbstol” or “kubbestol” is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a log. The kubbestol was quite common in some districts of Norway from about 1750 to 1960, where it was usually made from logs with significant girth and three to four feet in length. The tree trunk was hollowed out so that the base (from the seat down) would be cylindrical while the back of the chair continues upward from the seat in a curved shield that makes the chair both snug and comfortable. Most, but not all, kubbestols were decorated with carving, painting, or some combination of the two. This chair has beautiful folk patterns hand carved into it, with visible, raw craftsmanship. Carved and painted decorations would differ from district to district and styles changed over time. While the log is seemingly roughly shaped, this chair is surprisingly comfortable, as functionality has been historically important for Scandinavian furniture makers. The kubbestol was often placed next to the open-hearth fireplace or next to the bed, and it was reserved for the head of the household. Large, impressive farmhouses might have had several richly carved and painted kubbestols as a display of wealth and status. These days the log chair has become a symbol of Scandinavian roots for many families with ties to Norway, Sweden, or Denmark. The kubbestol is a reminder of our rural heritage and a time when most things in and around the home were made by hand from materials found in nature. Essentially a chair hewn from a tree trunk, this chair is as closely associated with Norway as Peer Gynt...

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Scandinavian Hand-Carved Kubbestol Chair, Norway or Denmark Offered for sale is an extremely well-designed and ornately carved late 20h century Kubb...

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