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18th c. Swedish Gustavian Daybed Sofa Bench with Griffons in Original Patina

Offered by: Maison & Co.

Description
An exceptionally rare, hand-carved Swedish Gustavian period sofa or daybed, circa 1790, hand-scraped to reveal the original paint surface and newly upholstered in antique linen with a hand-stitched tufted seat and side bolster pillows. Beautiful carving and plaster detail with rosette and lamb's tongue carvings around the entire frame and legs adorned with acanthus leaves. The center back of the sofa features a typical Gustavian scene with a pair of griffons. This seat has the added benefit of storage under the lift-up seat plus the base pulls out to form a bed. The sides of the sofa are 35.32" high.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	c. 1790
Styles / Movements:	Gustavian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	1984
Incollect Reference #:	565699

Dimensions

W.	73.63 in;	H.	45.25 in;	D.	28 in;
W.	187.02 cm;	H.	114.94 cm;	D.	71.12 cm;

Seat H.	21.57 in;
Seat H.	54.79 cm;

Message from Seller:

Maison & Co. sells beautiful antiques in a fresh palette, perfect for today and tomorrow. A direct importer of fine 18th and 19th century European antiques, many with original paint. Maison and Co. specializes in the Swedish Gustavian, French Louis XVI, as well as the Swedish Rococo and Baroque periods.

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