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Pair of Swedish Grace Side Chairs, Painted Gilt Wood, Cane Seats, Circa 1920

$16,000per set
£12,146.89per set
€14,003.39per set
CA$22,634.21per set
A$24,367.78per set
CHF 13,049.42per set
MX$293,623.12per set
NOK 164,647.55per set
SEK 150,679.10per set
DKK 104,638.94per set

About the Item

The Swedish Grace movement is the name given to the Swedish Art Deco. Its main representatives were Carl Hörvik (1881-1954), Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) and Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959). Each chair, painted in a period pale green, has a caned seat, turned, unfussy legs with gilt touches and a rectangular backrest with inset arched panel.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CHA 1271stDibs: LU781344017192

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