Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench With Upholstered Seat

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A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th century. This fabulous hand-carved wood bench … Read more A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th century. This fabulous hand-carved wood bench features three carved back splats for resting, flanked within wood arm rests at each far end. The top rail is adorn with four finials along the top, and decorated in a foliage carved motif. The skirt is elegantly scalloped across the front and carved in a shell motif. This piece is nicely presented upon eight legs, which are supported with a turned cross stretcher. The front legs are cabriole style with leafy floral carvings down the knees and terminate into paw feet. While the rear legs remain squared and un-adorned. This period Baroque sofa bench in blue has been upholstered in a neutral hand-woven Belgian linen. Circa 1725-1750. See less