Gustavian settee, Sweden ca. 1780–90

Elegant Gustavian sofa bench / settee made of beech with black paint and a beautiful, age-related patina, where the warm color of the wood shows through beautifully in several places.

Slightly curved, upholstered back that continues into the closed sides and gives the piece a fine, cohesive form. Seat, back and sides are upholstered in light grey linen.
The front of the backrest is decorated with carved flower and leaf ornaments.

The seat rail and the front, slightly curved legs are decorated with transverse fluting, while the other legs are simply made.

Sweden, ca. 1780–90.

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