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18th c. Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench in Original Paint, Signed Johan Lindgren

$16,000
£12,467.11
€14,143.55
CA$22,995.60
A$25,320.37
CHF 13,129.72
MX$299,862.75
NOK 166,673.35
SEK 155,775.13
DKK 105,635.56

About the Item

A fine, period Gustavian sofa or settee from Stockholm, hand-scraped to the original paint, and newly upholstered with nail head trim, circa 1780. There are rosettes on the leg posts ending in tapered and fluted legs. This special piece is signed twice ‘ILG’ by master chair maker, Johan Lindgren, Stockholm 1770-1800. On the frame is the paper seal from the Stockholm Chairmaker’s Guild, which is quite rare.
  • Creator:
    Johan Lindgren (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 85.82 in (217.99 cm)Depth: 29.32 in (74.48 cm)Seat Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)
  • Style:
    Gustavian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Linen,Paint,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Wichita, KS
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22381stDibs: LU979538765902

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