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Early 19th Century Swedish Sofa Bench with Nicely Arched Back on Bracket Legs

$5,750
£4,350.27
€5,020.89
CA$8,031.15
A$8,929.10
CHF 4,673.85
MX$109,512.51
NOK 59,509.90
SEK 56,184.40
DKK 37,467.50
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About the Item

A Swedish sofa bench from the early 19th century. This antique Swedish wood sofa bench features a nicely arched back with decorative cut-out at each far corner, high arms, and clean linear lines across the front skirt . This bench is raised on squared and slightly tapered legs with bracket sides, which gives ornamentation to the side profile of this piece. There is a new custom seat cushion of neutral cream colored Belgian linen. This 19th century Swedish sofa bench would work really well in a sun-room, living room or perhaps entry hall.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Width: 68.25 in (173.36 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. New Upholstery, Normal wear consistent with age on this early 19th century piece. Back of bench is left unfinished. Please see the various additional photos for further condition detail.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Sofa #1781stDibs: LU87649431381

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