Swedish Gustavian Style 1900 Painted Wood Armchairs with Carved Aprons

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood armchairs from the early 20th century, with scrolling arms, carved waterleaf and rosette motifs and fluted legs. Created in Sweden during the early years of the 20th century, each of this pair of Gustavian style armchairs features a rectangular back connected to two open arms with scrolling knuckles. The chairs are ready for a reupholstery of your choice. The aprons are carved with delicate waterleaf motifs flanked with rosettes on the knees. The chairs are raised on four elegant carved legs with fluted accents. They are painted in a soft color typical of the Swedish taste for light palettes aiming at brightening the rooms during the long and dark Scandinavian winters.
Dimensions: 26"D x 24.25"W x 36"H

Place of Origin: Sweden
Period: 20th Century
Dimensions: 26"D x 24.25"W x 36"H

Inventory Number: XX439
Location: WRH

Price: $ 3450