18th century Swedish Baroque carved wooden armchair. The tall back features a solid, flat central splat. The heavily ornamented crest rail is carved in deep relief, displaying a central crown resting above a scalloped shell motif and a prominent feline mask, flanked by large, sweeping acanthus leaves. The open armrests feature a continuous downward curve terminating in scrolled handholds. The chair is fitted with a padded seat upholstered in a modern boucle fabric. The base is constructed with cabriole front legs ending in carved ball & claw feet, and plain, raked rear legs. The legs are connected by an H-form stretcher for added structural rigidity, and the front seat rail includes a decorative carved and shaped central drop. ca 1750 Sweden.
Specifications:
Origin: Sweden
Period: 18th Century, ca 1750
Style: Baroque
Finish: Dark stained wood, Boucle upholstery
Dimensions: H: 44.1" (112 cm) | W: 24.4" (62 cm) | D: 22.8" (58 cm) | Seat H: 18.9" (48 cm)
Condition: Good condition. Structurally sound. The dark wood finish exhibits significant historical wear, revealing the lighter underlying wood grain on the high points of the carved crest, armrests, and feet. The surface presents inherent material characteristics including minor age-related fissures, edge abrasions, and a heavily developed patina consistent with age and use.
