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Gustavian Sofa or Bench Early 19th Century

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is a very good example of a Gustavian Sofa or Bench that dates to the end of the 18th century or beginning of the 19th century. The sofa is in overall good to very good original condition. It retains its scraped old surface with a wonderful deep natural patina. The arms are slightly outward bent in a neoclassical style. The cartouche over the central section displays a pair of neoclassical opposing sphinxes and is a reference to Napoleon's late 18th century campaign in Egypt. The sofa retains it's old surface but has been reupholstered in a high-end silk which remains in acceptable condition. The sofa is ready for another two hundred plus years of use and would incorporate into multiple design themes from a structured neoclassical to use as an accent piece in a contemporary home.
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More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	pine, upholstery
Condition:	Good. Overall very good condition. Upholstery with light stain to back.
Creation Date:	c. 1800
Styles / Movements:	Gustavian, Biedermeier, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts.07.03.24
Incollect Reference #:	737816

Dimensions

W.	78 in;	H.	44.5 in;	D.	29 in;
W.	198.12 cm;	H.	113.03 cm;	D.	73.66 cm;

Seat H.	21 in;
Seat H.	53.34 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH DESIGN ARTS expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.