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Swedish Baroque Captain s Arm Chair, Hand-Carved with Gold Trim c. 1750

$8,925
£6,809.55
€7,752.14
CA$12,544.19
A$13,789.12
CHF 7,239.22
MX$163,962.51
NOK 92,968.05
SEK 84,683.84
DKK 57,920.93

About the Item

Hand-carved Swedish Baroque Captain's chair in black with gold trim and Swedish flag. Arms are covered in distressed leather with nail head trim. The chair is covered in gold design with motifs including leaves and shells. Exact provenance and meaning of symbols and letters is unknown. It is believed that this chair was created for the captain of a ship, making it a unique conversation piece for your space. Could be recovered or reupholstered with new leather or left distressed to highlight the age, patina, and history of the chair. This captain's chair would work well as an accent chair, side chair, or a statement dining room head chair. Design styles this chair would complement include Baroque, Gothic, and Campaign.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 26.75 in (67.95 cm)Depth: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition. Chair is sturdy. Painted finish is distressed and leather is very worn - as seen in photographs. Please contact us with any questions!.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 408J0661stDibs: 081125857472

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