An elegant early 20th-century Scandinavian armchair, distinguished by its beautifully figured birch and graceful, architectural proportions.
The chair features sweeping curved arms with finely turned supports, subtly sabre-shaped legs and a broad veneered backrest framed by a delicate dark inlaid line. The highly figured birch has developed a rich, warm honey-toned patina, bringing depth and character to the restrained classical form.
Newly reupholstered in a luxurious Italian velvet in a warm tobacco-caramel tone. The high-quality velvet has a wonderfully soft handle and subtle tonal movement, chosen to complement the natural warmth and figuring of the birch.
A sophisticated example of Scandinavian classicism, combining elegant craftsmanship with an understated modernity that feels remarkably contemporary.
Period: c. 1920s–30s
Origin: Scandinavia
Style: Swedish Grace / Nordic Classicism
Materials: Figured birch and birch veneer; newly upholstered in premium Italian velvet
Condition: Very good antique condition. Newly upholstered. The wooden frame retains desirable age-related patina, with minor marks and surface wear consistent with its age and history.
The underside bears an intriguing historic handwritten inscription including “Slagelse” and the date “1940”, possibly relating to an earlier upholstery or restoration. Slagelse is in Denmark and may indicate a Danish history or provenance for the chair.
An elegant early 20th-century Scandinavian armchair, distinguished by its beautifully figured birch and graceful, architectural proportions.
The chair features sweeping curved arms with finely turned supports, subtly sabre-shaped legs and a broad veneered backrest framed by a delicate dark inlaid line. The highly figured birch has developed a rich, warm honey-toned patina, bringing depth and character to the restrained classical form.
Newly reupholstered in a luxurious Italian velvet in a warm tobacco-caramel tone. The high-quality velvet has a wonderfully soft handle and subtle tonal movement, chosen to complement the natural warmth and figuring of the birch.
A sophisticated example of Scandinavian classicism, combining elegant craftsmanship with an understated modernity that feels remarkably contemporary.
Period: c. 1920s–30s
Origin: Scandinavia
Style: Swedish Grace / Nordic Classicism
Materials: Figured birch and birch veneer; newly upholstered in premium Italian velvet
Condition: Very good antique condition. Newly upholstered. The wooden frame retains desirable age-related patina, with minor marks and surface wear consistent with its age and history.
The underside bears an intriguing historic handwritten inscription including “Slagelse” and the date “1940”, possibly relating to an earlier upholstery or restoration. Slagelse is in Denmark and may indicate a Danish history or provenance for the chair.
