A ROCOCO ARMCHAIR, CIRCA 1750–1775, SWEDEN
A ROCOCO ARMCHAIR, CIRCA 1750–1775, SWEDEN
An outstanding Swedish Rococo armchair dating from circa 1750–1775, exemplifying the finest qualities of Swedish 18th-century furniture craftsmanship.
The chair features the characteristic flowing curves of the Rococo period, complemented by a beautifully shaped baluster splat. Intricate chip-carved decoration enhances the backrest, while elegant rocaille motifs adorn the crest rail and front apron, reflecting the period’s distinctive ornamental vocabulary.
Crafted in beech and birch, the chair retains its charming Rococo-period paint finish in a warm straw-yellow hue, lending the piece an authentic and distinctive character.
A beautiful example of Swedish Rococo furniture, combining sculptural elegance, refined craftsmanship and an exceptional sense of period style.
H: 37”
SH: 17”
D: 21”
W: 24”