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18th c. Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench or Settee in Original Paint, Johan Lindgren

Creator: Johan Lindgren
Offered by: Maison & Co.

Description
A fine, period Gustavian sofa or settee from Stockholm, hand-scraped to the original paint, and newly upholstered with nail head trim, circa 1780. There are rosettes on the leg posts ending in tapered and fluted legs. This piece is signed twice ‘ILG’ by master chair maker, Johan Lindgren, Stockholm 1770-1800. On the frame is the paper seal from the Stockholm Chairmaker’s Guild, which is quite rare.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	c. 1780
Styles / Movements:	Gustavian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	2238
Incollect Reference #:	706821

Dimensions

W.	85.82 in;	H.	37 in;	D.	29.32 in;
W.	217.98 cm;	H.	93.98 cm;	D.	74.47 cm;

Seat H.	17.75 in;
Seat H.	45.09 cm;

Message from Seller:

Maison & Co. is a direct importer of fine 18th and 19th-century European antiques, many with original paint, specializing in Swedish Gustavian, French Louis XVI, and Swedish Rococo and Baroque periods. For inquiries, please contact us at Bernadette@maisonandco.com or 316.650.3341