A Swedish Petit Travel Chest with Original Paint, C. 1790
This stunning travel chest retains its original untouched blue paint, as well as the original iron strapping and hardware. It is unusual to find a travel chest in this form that is small enough to be used as a table or shelf display piece. The form and proportions are exquisite, with a domed top and
Pair of Swedish Barrel Back Armchairs in the Style of Ephraim Ståhl, Circa 1860-80
These armchairs are a testament to the work of the talented Swedish craftsmen Ephraim Ståhl. Ståhl was an Åldermän of the Stolmakareämbetet, the Stockholm guild of chair makers, from 1794 to 1820. An avant-garde chair maker at the time, he was influenced by the artifacts brought back to Sweden by King Gustav III during his
A Swedish Cloven Foot Table in the Manner of Ephraim Ståhl, Circa 1860-80
This elegant table features many fine details that the master Swedish craftsman of the late 18th and into the 19th century Ephraim Ståhl is known for. Among them, flower carvings on the apron and elegant legs finishing in carved hoof feet. It was not uncommon in 19th century Sweden that a prominent individual would see
An American Silver Gilt Mirror with Domed Top, Circa 1870
This stately mirror, framed with wood gilded in silver, adds an opulent but un-excessive presence to a wall. The gilding shows its age with a patina that only time could create, while the original glass with a dreamy blue tint echoes with the silver creating an ethereal feel. ref. 7-7661 $3,700 41” high 27” wide
A Swedish Gustavian Style Bench in Cream Paint with Grey Linen, Circa 1880
Grey linen upholstery splendidly contrasts against old cream paint on this Swedish bench. Taller than most Swedish benches from the late 1800’s it is a versatile piece. The legs are square and fluted, and lead to raised floral motifs. Fine carvings cross the apron horizontally, and frame the bench nicely. Sweden, Circa 1880. ref. 7-8119
A Swedish Scrub Top Table with Blue Paint, Circa 1850
This sturdy table has a single drawer decorated with a raised reeded diamond carving and a simple ring pull for opening. This diamond is a staple of Gustavian design. The legs are tapered and fluted, with subtly carved feet. The back two legs are connected with a cross brace for stability. The scrubbed top retains
A Swedish Rococo Console Table in Original Creamy Grey Paint, Circa 1775
This exemplary table shows the indisputable marks of a superb craftsman in the Rococo elements of design. All four sides are curved, including the back, and swoop together in harmony with the long graceful legs. No minuscule detail was overlooked in the making of this table; the drawer has an unusually elaborate escutcheon and original
A Swedish Gustavian Period Neoclassical Bench in an Hourglass Shape, Circa 1780
The gentle curves giving this bench it’s hourglass-like shape are so unusual, they make this piece simply one-of-a-kind! Each tapering leg, with subtle fluting, leads to reeded caps, above which sit a square carving of a flower. The apron features intricate carvings on all sides, punctuated only by the flower carvings of the legs. This
A Pair of French Marble Top Tables with Ornate Bases, Circa 1900
It is unusual to find a pair of perfectly matched tables. These tables work well on their own and can be put together to form one table 78” long. The cast iron bases have elegant claw feet and a decorative column ending in a fan motif at the top. The white marble tops are in
A Set of Six Swedish Stockholm Made Dining Chairs, Circa 1760-1770
These six perfectly matched chairs are elegant in their simplicity. The backs, with a keyhole design are framed with a discreetly carved line and gently curved for comfort. The apron is carved with decorative draping, continuing on to sturdy curved legs typical of the Rococo style. The off white, almost creamy paint surface is original