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Rare Norwegian Kubbestol, Primitive Telemark Rosemaling, Norway, c.1880-1920

$4,000
£3,014.88
€3,484.65
CA$5,651.98
A$6,177.82
CHF 3,253.71
MX$75,962.21
NOK 40,662.37
SEK 38,255.26
DKK 26,015.10

About the Item

Museum-quality handcrafted Kubbestol stool / Stump Chair with professionally painted Rosemaling in the traditional Telemark style. Made from solid pinewood, beech, or bentwood, it weighs about 12 kg and offers great sitting comfort. This one-of-a-kind piece, dating from the late 1800s to early 1900s (ca. 1890–1920s), features intricate hand-painted Norwegian Rosemaling motifs on a dark green and red-brown base, along with a decorative belt. Add a touch of Norwegian craftsmanship to your home with this remarkable stool. Item: Rosemaling Kubbestol Medium: Wood / Pinewood / Bentwood / beechwood Year: ca. 1890-1920s Origin: Telemark, Norway Style: RUSTIC, PRIMITIVE, Country /Farmhouse /Cabin style Condition: Good antique condition, some age-related wear and tear consistent with its age, use traces, minor age-related nature wood cracks, beautiful patina. Dimensions ca.: --Height: 71 cm / 27.95 inches (Seat height: 41 cm / 16.14 inches), --Width: 41.5 cm / 16.34 inches, --Depth: 32 cm / 12.60 inches. Norwegian/Scandinavian folk art. A sweet gift for housewarming, weddings, baby showers, birthdays, etc. RUSTIC cabin/country/farmhouse style interior. Wood Tree Stump / Wood Log Chair.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)Depth: 12.6 in (32 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18/1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Skien, NO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10177245985052

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