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Exceptional Swedish Karl Johann/Empire Armchair in Mahogany

Offered by: BAC

Description
Fine desk/arm chair in the Karl Johann/Empire style, having a round back with a very nicely modeled klismos style top rail and recessed armrests (with six inches clearance as such) with columnette supports, and taering legs that saber in the back, crafted in handsome cuts of solid Cuban mahogany; Sweden, first half of the 198th century.

Provenance: The chair once belonged to the dashing figure of Carl Johan Ljunggren (1790 - 1852), noteworthy Swedish military man, artist/illustrator and author.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1st half 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Gustavian, Traditional, Empire
Incollect Reference #:	553557

Dimensions

W.	21 in;	H.	32.5 in;	D.	17.5 in;
W.	53.34 cm;	H.	82.55 cm;	D.	44.45 cm;

Seat H.	19 in;	Arm H.	27 in;
Seat H.	48.26 cm;	Arm H.	68.58 cm;

Message from Seller:

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