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Set of Four Gustavian Chairs, Sweden beginning of 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite set of four Gustavian vintage chairs, Sweden around 1810. Finely carved, cream painted
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

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Wood

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Early 1900s Antique Quilted Birch Wreath A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted birch veneers
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

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Birch

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch square
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

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Birch

Swedish Oak Corner Chair With Leather Seat
Located in Hudson, NY
A charming Swedish corner chair in quarter-sawn oak. The curve of the seat back, mirrored in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

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Oak

Swedish Rustic Olive Green Side Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple Scandinavian side chair in pine in an muted apple green paint finish. This delightful
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Late 18th - Early 19th Century Small Swedish Hall / Side Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
A rustic 18th century Swedish side chair, hand-carved in oak with a refined simplicity typical of
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Early 19th Century Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

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Oak

Set of 4 Chairs Attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s
By Carl Bergsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 4 'Swedish Grace' chairs attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s. Veneered with mahogany
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany, Rosewood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair in Higly Decorative Shapes
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Folk art made in Sweden at its best. This chair with highly appealing shapes and patina. Made in
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

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Birch

Set of 2 Oak Chairs, Barley Twist Legs, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of two oak chairs with barley twist legs and string seats. New Italian cotton upholstery.
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Swedish Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Birch Club Chair
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The Swedish burled birch club chair with a "molded" frame. Recently restored and upholstered.
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19th Century Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

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Birch

19th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian Bellman Chair Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian "Bellman Chair" The Bellman Chair is very genuine with untouched
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Painted Armchairs and Side Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four 19th century Swedish painted armchairs and side chairs in silk plaid. Lovely design
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19th Century Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Original Painted and Carved Swedish Child s Kubbestol Log Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique carved and painted child's kubbestol, a traditional Scandinavian log chair (in a smaller
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pair of period Rococo carved-wood side chairs from the 18th century. This pair of antique
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Early 18th Century Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic primitive stump chair made in one piece of solid wood. Seat reupholstered in great
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Antique Chairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood

18th century Swedish pair of Gustavian side chairs with carved flowers
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of Swedish painted Gustavian late c18th side chairs. This desirable model have rounded
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

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Oak

Antique Unusual Swedish Folk Art Chair with Antique Hand Carved Graffiti
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish folk art chair. Rustic and made by hand in solid pine, around the mid 1800s in
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Antique Swedish Charming Folk Art Chair, Original Condition with Genuine Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish folk art chair, an antique so called höstol. Chairs like this would often stand in the
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Period Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, Sweden, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of Swedish Gustavian side chairs from the late 18th century, each scraped back to
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Set of Four 19th Century Primitive Swedish Folk Art Pine Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic set of four 19th century primitive country Swedish hand-carved folk art farmhouse chairs
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

6 Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 6 Swedish Gustavian dining chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk
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Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic Green Swedish Baroque Style Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic Baroque style chair from northern Sweden. The chair is a country furniture from the first
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Two Similar 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström
By Johan Hammarström
Located in Huntington, NY
Two similar Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm. One chair by Johan Erik Höglander (1748
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch PAIR Z
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

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Birch

19th Century Hand Painted and Carved Swedish Kubbestol Scandinavian Log Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique carved and painted kubbestol, a traditional Scandinavian log chair. The lovely original
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs
By Erik Öhrmark
Located in Rīga, LV
An elegant pair of 19th Century Gustavian Klismos chairs are very comfortable and have wonderful
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Giltwood Chairs, Shabby Chic Swedish Antique Farmhouse Style, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a beautiful pair of antique Swedish giltwood chairs, circa 1920 in date. The giltwood is
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1920s Swedish Rococo Swedish Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

Rare 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rare 18th century Swedish Folk Art chair with an curved one solid piece of wood for the seat and
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Antique Swedish Folk Art Country Carver Chairs in Kurbits Faux Wood Grain
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Kurbits Folk Art pair of carver chairs in hand-painted faux wood grain with excellent
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

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Birch

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A set of four side chairs made during the Gustavian period in Sweden 1790-1810. The original paint
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

19th Century Dry Scraped Swedish Side Chair
Located in Southampton, GB
Dry scraped, mortise and tennon side chair, with plenty of hand carved details and cut-outs. Sweden
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19th Century European Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat & Cabriole Legs ending
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18th Century Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country white gustavian painted arm chairs. Turned, fluted legs and
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Set Of Four Mid 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
Set of four antique ox-head or shovel chairs Sweden Birch tree Mid 19th century Dimensions: H × W
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

A Fabulous Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs w/Carved Lion s Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian pair of carved and painted wood barrel back chairs, with lion's head accents
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Early 1900 Swedish Antique Marquetry Inlays Art Deco A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Art Deco/ late Biedermeier Empire pair of carver chairs in highly quilted golden birch
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Swedish Antique Chairs

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Birch

Unique 100% Original Finish Swedish Gustavian Berger Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This s a Unique 100% Original Finish Swedish Gustavian Berger Chair.
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1890s Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Antique Swedish Rococo Side Chair Marked HGK Royal Provenance
Located in Boden, SE
Fine 18th Century Swedish Roccoco chair with marks of (The Swedish Royal Treasury) HGK It comes
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A cute primitive stump chair made in solid pine with an iron ring attached. Hand carved by an
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Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Baroque Style Chair with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Rustic Baroque style chair from Boden Norrbotten, North of Sweden. The chair is a country
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Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Allmoge Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Allmoge Side Chair, c. 1800, Sweden H 32.25" x W 17.5" x D 15.25" / Seat Ht 18.5" FDV11570 *Wear
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Early 19th Century Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Swedish side chairs, white with blue accents, set of 4, 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare set of four 19th century Swedish side chairs, original off white paint, each having slat backs
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19th Century Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Swedish Maker, Small Chair, Pine, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine side chair designed and produced in Sweden, 19th century. 18.5" seat height
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square 2+1 A
Located in Lewes, England
3 Swedish Biedermeier Empire antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Swedish Antique Chairs

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Birch

Ragnar Östman, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Ragnar Östman
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Antique Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

C19th Century Swedish painted Folk chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of three charming C19th painted Swedish Provincial chairs. A group of three pretty Swedish
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1840s Swedish Other Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Neoclassical Gilded Green, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 neoclassical gilded green, Sweden. A set of six dining chairs made
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Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Swedish Antique Chairs

Swedish Designer, Desk Chair, Birch, Metal, Sweden, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and metal desk chair or armchair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900. The seat can
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Early 1900s Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

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Metal

Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Empire Chairs
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine pair of 19th century Swedish Empire chairs veneered with mahogany after a drawing by C
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of Four Swedish Painted Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of four Swedish painted dining chairs, nicely carved, with pale green paints and rush seats.
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1850s Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

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Fruitwood

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Empire Mahogany Gilded Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 Empire mahogany gilded Sweden. A set of six dining chairs made
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Swedish Antique Chairs

Charming 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming Swedish folk art chair from Hälsingland in Sweden. The chair is made during the early
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Swedish Antique Chairs

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Pine

Set of Six Vintage Orchestra Chairs, Sweden
By Sven Markelius
Located in Hudson, NY
The set of six vintage orchestra chairs, shown here, were designed in 1932 by Sven Markelius and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Swedish Antique Chairs

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Beech

18th century Swedish Gustavian Period Side Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Gustavian period side chair hand-scraped to its most original paint, with oval
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

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Linen, Wood

10 Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs 100% Original Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Rare set of 10 Swedish Gustavian style side chairs in 100% Original painted finish
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Swedish Antique Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Robust 19th Century Swedish Wooden Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large-sized Swedish club chairs from the 19th century. This pair of antique chairs from
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19th Century Swedish Swedish Antique Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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
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Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Swedish Antique Chairs

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Birch, Satinwood

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Swedish Antique Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Swedish antique chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Swedish antique chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and softwood. Swedish antique chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Rococo, Baroque and Neoclassical Swedish antique chairs are consistently popular styles. Swedish antique chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet and Ephraim Stahl are consistently popular.

How Much are Swedish Antique Chairs?

Swedish antique chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,999, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $159,900.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Swedish Antique Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.