18TH CENTURY JACOB MALMSTEN SOFA BENCH IN ORIGINAL PAINT
SOLD
Code: 10115
Dimensions:
W: 160cm (63")H: 45cm (17.7")D: 49cm (19.3")
An exquisite and important 18th century period Gustavian sofa bench hand
carved and signed by the Stockholm master chair maker Jacob Malmsten
(1753 - 1788). Born in Finland, Jacob Malmsten working initially in the
Rococo style
before producing very fine 'High Gustavian' furniture for Stockholm's
elite. Richly decorated with scrolling carvings, and
wonderful tapered & fluted feet beneath flower motifs, this bench is
in its 100% original paint/patina. Made between 1775 and 1785, this
bench would suit a number of different situations around the home.
Perfect in a drawing room, hallway, bay window, at the end of a bed, or even
used as a decorative coffee table. Newly re-upholstered in a Romo linen using the original tufting points.
