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Style: Karl Johan
Antique Swedish Regency Mahogany Chaise Lounge Sofa, Early 19th Century
Antique Swedish Regency Mahogany Chaise Lounge Sofa, Early 19th Century

Antique Swedish Regency Mahogany Chaise Lounge Sofa, Early 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Period Swedish Karl Johan style design featuring strong sabre legs and a scrolled back. Karl Johan style is similar to the English Regency period. Very versatile chaise we see either...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Seating

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Wood

Early 20th Century Freestanding Danish Empire Sofa in Oak & Velour, 1920s
Early 20th Century Freestanding Danish Empire Sofa in Oak & Velour, 1920s

Early 20th Century Freestanding Danish Empire Sofa in Oak & Velour, 1920s

Located in Odense, DK

A finely crafted early 20th century freestanding sofa in solid oak, featuring rich hand-carved details and a structured architectural form. The piece reflects a blend of historic rev...

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Early 20th Century Danish Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Oak, Velvet

Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s
Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s

Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s

By Karl Johan

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

A fine-looking desk chair in Karl Johan style made in Sweden during the 1920s ca. This one with brown mahogany looking lacquer to make the birch look even more exclusive. The seat ha...

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1920s Swedish Vintage Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Birch

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of chic early 19th century Swedish Karl Johan figural birchwood chairs with elegant scrolled arms, ribbon-carved backsplats with ebonized wood c...

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Early 19th Century Antique Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Birch

19th Century Set of Six Karl Johan Dining Chairs in Birch with Upholstered Seats
19th Century Set of Six Karl Johan Dining Chairs in Birch with Upholstered Seats

19th Century Set of Six Karl Johan Dining Chairs in Birch with Upholstered Seats

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

From the reign of the French-born Swedish king, Karl Johan, a very lovely set of six dining chairs in birch with foliate carvings on crest and bottom back rail, with turned front leg...

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1840s Swedish Antique Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Set of Six Antique Swedish Birchwood Armchairs, Karl Johan Style, 1830
Set of Six Antique Swedish Birchwood Armchairs, Karl Johan Style, 1830

Set of Six Antique Swedish Birchwood Armchairs, Karl Johan Style, 1830

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, antique Swedish set of six Karl Johan period armchairs in good condition. The Scandinavian dining chairs are made of hand crafted Birchwood with shovel-shaped backrest...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Birch

Set of Six Karl Johan Upholstered Dining Chairs in Birch
Set of Six Karl Johan Upholstered Dining Chairs in Birch

Set of Six Karl Johan Upholstered Dining Chairs in Birch

Located in Vienna, AT

Karl Johan, intarsia decoration with antique figures, blackened turned backrest. The seat upholstered. Very good original condition.

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1840s Swedish Antique Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Birch

Chair Desk Swedish Mahogany Brown Sweden
Chair Desk Swedish Mahogany Brown Sweden

Chair Desk Swedish Mahogany Brown Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Chair desk Swedish mahogany brown Sweden. Armchair made during the early 19th century in Sweden. Frame made from dark brown mahogany. Curved back and spiral...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Sofa Bench from Lindome, Sweden
Early 19th Sofa Bench from Lindome, Sweden

Early 19th Sofa Bench from Lindome, Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) carved-wood sofa bench, with upholstered seat, from the early 19th century. This period Karl Johan bench comes from the Lindome region of Sweden; a...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Birch Bench
19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Birch Bench

19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Birch Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century Swedish Karl Johan style bench crafted in glowing birch. The bench features slightly outward curving arms with beautiful carved detailing highlighting the open arms and ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Early 20th century set of 4 Karl Johan influenced birch armchairs
Early 20th century set of 4 Karl Johan influenced birch armchairs

Early 20th century set of 4 Karl Johan influenced birch armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century set of 4 Karl Johan influenced birch armchairs circa 1900. We are pleased to offer this set of karl johan revival armchairs. Karl johan is the swedish movement sa...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Northern Europe, c. 1835
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Northern Europe, c. 1835

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Northern Europe, c. 1835

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Set of six dining chairs with carved slat back and turned legs. Fabricated during the reign of Christian VIII in Denmark, c. 1835. Typical of a provincial...

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19th Century Danish Antique Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of early 20th Swedish carved birch armchairs
Pair of early 20th Swedish carved birch armchairs

Pair of early 20th Swedish carved birch armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of early 20th Swedish carved birch armchairs circa 1920. Good quality pair of birch armchairs in the Karl Johan taste. Shaped and carved back rest, flowing to the scrolling ar...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Karl Johan Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Chairs Sweden Karl Johan
Chairs Sweden Karl Johan

Chairs Sweden Karl Johan

Located in New York, NY

4 chairs made during the Karl Johan period 1820-1840 in Sweden. Later painted in Laserow Black. Two C-formations in the back hold together with a fleuron.

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Early 19th Century Antique Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Karl Johan 'Biedermeier' Armchairs
Pair of Swedish Karl Johan 'Biedermeier' Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Karl Johan 'Biedermeier' Armchairs

Located in Vienna, AT

Sculpted and hardwood Karl Johan armchairs, early part of the 19th century. Scratches, marks, stains, Complete restoration with new upholstery on request possible.

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1840s Swedish Antique Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Four 19th Century Karl Johan Swedish Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Karl Johan Swedish Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Karl Johan Swedish Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of four mid-19th century Karl Johan Swedish side chairs made of birchwood with ebonized top rail and details. The Karl Johan period is the equivalent of Biedermeier in Germany an...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Seating

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Birch, Upholstery, Wood

Stool Karl Johan Swedish 1810-1840 Black Leather Seat, Sweden
Stool Karl Johan Swedish 1810-1840 Black Leather Seat, Sweden

Stool Karl Johan Swedish 1810-1840 Black Leather Seat, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

A stool made during the Karl Johan period 1810-1830 in Sweden. Refinished in our Laserow Black. Upholstered in a black leather thats is finished with brass nail heads.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Satin Birch Chairs Swedish Biedermeier Karl Johan Gustavian Fine Antique
Pair of Satin Birch Chairs Swedish Biedermeier Karl Johan Gustavian Fine Antique

Pair of Satin Birch Chairs Swedish Biedermeier Karl Johan Gustavian Fine Antique

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous and very rare pair of fine antique Biedermeier satin birch occasional chairs in lovely condition. Most likely made in Sweden in the latter part of Karl Johan’s reign aroun...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Seating

Materials

Birch, Satinwood

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Otto Schulz for Boet, Leather Stool, Sweden, 1940s Rare and characterful stool designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, circa 1940s. This piece features a robust sculptural wooden f...

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk

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Swedish Painted 1840s Karl Johan Curule Stool with X-Form Base and Upholstery

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Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Karl Johan curule style painted stool from the mid-19th century, with spindle arm supports, X-form base and new upholstery. Created in Sweden during the first half of the 1...

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Find a broad range of unique Karl Johan seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Karl Johan seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,980 and tops out at $14,750 while the average work can sell for $5,223.