Sweden
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Swedish 19th Century Maple Biedermeier Settee
$5,995.0040"H x 93.38"W x 22.13"D
Dimensions: 40” H x 93 ⅜” W x 22 ⅛” D
This wonderful 19th century Swedish maple settee features classic Biedermeier design elements adapted to Scandinavian tastes for lightness and simplicity, using only the finest quality materials and techniques. The wide bench seat–wrapped in woven horsehair upholstery of black and brown strands–is sheltered by a pierced seat back accented with ebonized fretwork between stiles of contrasting maple and a toprail of quartersawn planks that reveal shimmering waves in the grain. At the top is a pediment filled with the same ebonized effect for a unified look from tip to toe; four pairs of elegantly tapering legs lift the piece from the floor. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this sophisticated settee will make a fine addition to a living room, hallway, or library. Please view the detailed images to see more.
Seat height: 18”
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Swedish 18th Century Painted & Upholstered Settee
$6,200.0032.25"H x 74.13"W x 30.50"D
Dimensions: 32 ¼” H x 74 ⅛” W x 30 ½” D
A unique Swedish Gustavian settee from the late 18th century with painted wood frame sheltering the fully upholstered interior of a single bench cushion, matching seatback, and two side panels. The outside of the frame is painted in a khaki green, complementing the striped upholstery of satin jacquard alternating in bands of green, red, and cream with subtle foliate and geometric patterns. Removable side panels like wings are precisely shaped to fit the arms, angled outward ever so slightly. A row of carvings around the apron hint at Louis XVI, confirmed by the fluted, tapered legs. Please view the detailed images to see more of this comfortable and inviting settee.
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Swedish 20th Century Pine Trestle Table
$4,995.0030.25"H x 78.63"W x 38.38"D
Dimensions: 30 ¼” H x 78 ⅝” W x 38 ⅜” D
A wonderfully patinated Swedish pine trestle table from the 20th century, this timeless design endures for its simplicity and strength. One surprising feature is that the table can be dismantled to flat-pack or easily move! The thick table top consists of several large boards joined together that lift off the two pairs of crossed boards forming the legs, locked in position by a stretcher bar in between. It is truly a feat of engineering and craft. The size and height may also work well to use interchangeably as a dining table, desk, work table.
Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images.Interior spacing between legs: 61 ⅝”
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Large Swedish 19th Century Silverplate Oval Platter
$495.001.25"H x 21.88"W x 16.50"D
Dimensions: 1 ¼” H x 21 ⅞” W x 16 ½” D
Large, silverplate oval platter from GAB Sweden, 19th century–a timeless and dispensable piece for every entertainer from hors d’oeuvres to cocktails. The underside is stamped with hallmarks to note the silversmith and acronym for electroplated nickel-silver, A1 quality. Dappled patina and oxidation, with some scratches, please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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Swedish Reproduction Painted Demilune Buffet
$16,500.0036.50"H x 98.75"W x 18.50"D
Dimensions: 36 ½” H x 98 ¾” W x 18 ½” D
A painted Swedish reproduction buffet has its original light gray-blue paint finish, worn in all the right places. The long solid pine cabinet has a shaped top over a row of paneled doors all with reeded diamond shape designs. The doors open with one key for all locks to a single fixed shelf. Cleaned and tightened this demilune buffet is ready for your immediate use. View the detailed images.
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19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Marriage Trunk
$3,400.0010.75"H x 19"W x 12.38"D
Dimensions: 10 ¾” H x 19” W x 12 ⅜” D
A petite painted marriage trunk from 19th century Sweden, in tabletop scale. This colorful and cheerful trunk has a painted red faux bois background with floral illustrations on the top and front face, dedicated to “J A L, 1845.” The box has a domed lid using iron hardware to open on an undecorated, stripped-pine interior. Please view all the detailed images to see more.
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Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Marriage Trunk
$4,200.0028"H x 53.75"W x 23.50"D
Dimensions: 28” H x 53 ¾” W x 23 ½” D
A Swedish 19th century iron bound painted marriage trunk. The exterior of this trunk is painted blue with colorful flower baskets and arrangements on its facade with the monogram, “A E S” and the date, 1841. The domed trunk top is painted with floral patterns and opens on forged iron hinges to a large storage area with a classic candle box in the top right corner. Large forged iron handles are found on each end. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this painted trunk.
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Swedish Mahogany Spinning Tilt-Top Table
$1,650.0029.38"H x 29.25"W x 29.25"D
Dimensions: 29 ⅜” H x 29 ¼” W x 29 ¼” D
A Swedish 19th century round tilt top table with a faux bois finish. This versatile little table is perfect for a small dining experience or used as a side table. Impressive burl faux bois paint finish is found on the table’s top surrounded in a decorative trim and linear faux bois detailing. The table top tilts and is held stable with a removable dowel. The table’s pedestal base has three splayed legs with painted trim details. Cleaned and tightened, this antique is ready for your immediate use. Be sure to view the detailed images. Upright Dimensions: 46 ¼” H x 29 ¼” W x 29 ¼” D
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Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed
$12,500.0038.25"H x 84.88"W x 28.25"D
Dimensions: 38 ¼” H x 84 ⅞” W x 28 ¼” D
An impressive and long Swedish Gustavian daybed from the 1790’s. This bed frame is all hand carved with bell flower motifs and guilloche patterned carvings. Recently tightened and upholstered with new cushions and a muslin fabric, it is ready for its final layer of upholstery. The whole is lifted on Louis XVI style fluted and tapered legs. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition. Seat Height: 22”
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Massive Gustavian Trestle Base Dining Table
$25,000.0030.25"H x 147.63"W x 36.75"D
Dimensions: 30 ¼” H x 147 ⅝” W x 36 ¾” D
This massive Swedish Gustavian pine dining table is over 12 feet long, (12’-3 ⅝” to be exact). The simple wooden top sits over a pair of hand-cut and painted trestle base legs, each resting on a plinth base and connected by a cross stretcher. The top is secured to the base with six forged iron screws and disassembles for easy travel and storage. This table is ready for your immediate use. Patina and wear is consistent with age and use, be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this table.
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Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Marriage Trunk
$4,200.0025"H x 61.13"W x 25.13"D
Dimensions: 25” H x 61 ⅛” W x 25 ⅛” D
A large 19th century iron bound painted marriage trunk. The exterior of this truck is painted blue with colorful flower baskets and arrangements on its facade with the monogram, “B S S” and the date, 1834. The dommed truck top is painted with floral patterns and opens on forged iron hinges using its original spring loaded lock and key. Large forged iron handles are found on each end. The interior opens to a large storage area lined with old newspapers and has the classic candle box in the top right corner. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this painted trunk.
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Swedish Gustavian Side Table
$2,995.0030.38"H x 19.25"W x 19.25"D
Dimensions: 30 ⅜” H x 19 ¼” W x 19 ¼” D
A petite Swedish Gustavian side table made during the mid 1800’s. This table has a worn painted blue frame featuring a plank top with pink painted flowers over a splayed pedestal base. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this antique side table.
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Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed
$12,500.0033.50"H x 80.50"W x 29.50"D
Dimensions: 33 ½” H x 80 ½” W x 29 ½” D
An impressive, elongated Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI daybed perfect for bedrooms or living spaces as the arms of this daybed are symmetrical in height, carved with iconic Louis XVI style motifs to appreciate in the round. The bed frame is upholstered on the interior and exterior in a comfortable, worn velvet of mink-grey tone, matching its removable bench cushion. This daybed has its original painted finish throughout and sits on eight sturdy turned legs. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this inviting daybed.
Seat height: 19 3/4″
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Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Trumeau
$3,400.0071"H x 23"W x 1"D
Dimensions: 71” H x 23” W x 1” D
A Swedish Gustaian trumeau is tall and interesting. The top of the trumeau has a carved scene of Greek Mythology painted blue and gold with faux marbling. The mirror plate is original and has light foxing. Be sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look.
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Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Table
$2,995.0030"H x 69.50"W x 31.50"D
Dimensions: 30” H x 69 ½” W x 31 ½” D
A rustic Gustavian painted pine table from the 1820’s, Sweden. The waxed pine table top is removable and sits over its worn painted base. The base has many layers of paint and has recently been tightened making a very sturdy table. There are two drawers in the apron, easy-to-use with new drawers slides. This large table is perfect as a deep console or center table. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current age and patina.
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Swedish Gustavian Painted Cabinet
$8,600.0082.75"H x 49.50"W x 18.75"D
Dimensions: 82 ¾” H x 49 ½” W x 18 ¾” D
A Gustavian style painted cabinet made in Sweden circa 1860. This buffet over chest has its original dry scraped painted finish on its exterior in tactile layers of blue like verdigris. The cabinet doors open to reveal an unpainted interior of natural pine with three fixed shelves at 13”D. The top shelf is shaped to a gentle scallop edge and notched to hang your everyday spoons. There is one key for the working lock. Below are four drawers, all easy-to-use with patinated brass handles and escutcheons expressing rococo tastes for the curvilinear and stylized; two shallow drawers across the top over two rather deep drawers below. Cleaned and tightened, this antique case piece is ready to join your interior. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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Pair of Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Benches
$4,200.0018.25"H x 19.50"W x 14.75"D
Dimensions: 18 ¼” H x 19 ½” W x 14 ¾” D
A Swedish pair of Louis XVI style benches made in the 1700’s. These classically styled benches have a neutral colored top cushion filled with horsehair, ready for a custom upholstery. The frames have hand-carved rosettes in each corner and other Louis XVI style motifs throughout. The whole terminates on fluted and tapered legs. Sold as a set only. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this pair of Louis XVI style benches.
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Swedish Gustavian Painted Banquette-Trundle
$12,500.0036.50"H x 70.88"W x 22.25"D
Dimensions: 36 ½” H x 70 ⅞” W x 22 ¼” D
A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped painted finish. The solidly constructed frame makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with a removable bench seat cushion. A hidden platform underneath slides out, cleverly transforming this Swedish sofa into a small trundle bed. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this unique design. Seat height: 18 ¼”, Bed dimensions: 36” x 64.5”
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Massive 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Banquette
$12,500.0042.25"H x 93"W x 26.50"D
Dimensions: 42 ¼” H x 93” W x 29” D
This elegant Louis XVI style Swedish banquette is almost 8 feet long to be a commanding presence in a hallway, living room, or bedroom. Entirely hand-carved with laurel leaves at the crest, continuing to an open frame (like a fauteuil) with Louis XVI motifs and tall fluted legs under a pale wash white-gray pigment as expected of the Gustavian style. The long sofa has a more recent upholstery of neutral, plain muslin in travertine-tone, secured with a double welt cording. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition.
Seat height: 17.25″
Arm height: 27″
Seat depth 24.5″
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Swedish 18th Century Chair-Table
$1,400.0018"H x 28.25"W x 28.25"D
Table Dimensions: 18” H x 28 ¼” W x 28 ¼” D
A Swedish pine chair/table from the 1700s, this functional antique is a chair that converts into a coffee table by use of hand-forged iron hinges to pivot the seatback to unfold and become a table leg. The demilune chair seat then doubles in size as the surface of a round coffee/side table. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this metamorphic antique is ready for your immediate use. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition. Chair Dimensions: 36” H x 28” W x 13” D , Seat height: 18”
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Scandinavian 19th Century Cheese Maker’s Board
$895.0023.63"H x 9.88"W x 3.13"D
Dimensions: 23 ⅝” L x 9 ⅞” W x 3 ⅛” D
A 19th century Scandinavian cheese maker’s board hand-crafted from solid wood circa 1879. Genuine and rustic, this rectangular hollowed out, paddle shaped board was used for draining and separating the cheese and whey. Made of a solid plank of white pine. This board has a nice patina and is very tactile. In good antique condition with minimal wear. Inscribed into the wood on the reverse is the mark “D E L 1879” in fine script. Light in weight but sturdy and deep. This board would make a wonderful addition as a culinary antique or piece of folk art. Be sure to view all the images for a better look at this functional antique.
