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Pair of Swedish Arts and Crafts Armchairs in Oak by Carl Westman

Creator: Carl Westman
Offered by: BAC

Description
Outstanding pair of Arts and Crafts armchairs designed by Carl Westman and crafted by the Eriksson Brothers Workshop (Bröderna Erikssons Möbelverkstad), having a striking frame with s-curve back and rectilinear front in oak, with new fleece covered cushioning; Sweden, 1900s.

Architect and interior designer Carl Westman (1866-1936), was a influential figure in the formation of the National Romanticism Style, a Swedish manifestation of the international Arts and Crafts Movement which adapted local building and furniture traditions. His most notable commissions include the Röhss Museum in Gothenburg (1910–1914) and the Stockholm Court House (1911–1915).

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Oak, Fleece
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1900
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Arts & Crafts
Incollect Reference #:	695539

Dimensions

W.	23.5 in;	H.	37 in;	D.	30 in;
W.	59.69 cm;	H.	93.98 cm;	D.	76.2 cm;

Seat H.	17.5 in;
Seat H.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

A premiere design gallery for over two decades, BAC offers an unparalleled collection of fine 20th century European antiques selected with a connoisseur’s eye and an historian's rigor. Specializing in the very best of French and Nordic decorative arts and furnishing, BAC features work by design masters such as Jean-Michel Frank, Jean Royère, Axel Einar Hjorth, and Kaare Klint, as well as pieces by lesser known talents, chosen for their intrinsic quality and beauty.