Swedish Allmoge Carved Folk Console Circa 1820

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Swedish Allmoge Carved Console Circa 1820

Beautifully carved wall console. The images depict cows running beside a river on the … Read more Swedish Allmoge Carved Console Circa 1820

Beautifully carved wall console. The images depict cows running beside a river on the face of the console and are flanked by two carved figures as the legs. The figure is a man and a woman. The man is holding a stringed instrument.

The colors are beautiful and surprisingly vibrant. The stripped pattern on the top is an additional unexpected detail.

Engraved initials on top. This piece is a very special & rare piece.

Metal brackets installed to connect to a wall

In Old Norse, a medieval Scandinavian language, all möghe means ‘all the people’. The term allmoge, derived from it, has long been used to refer to peasants and other members of peasant society. In style and aesthetics, allmoge refers to an early and often rustic style, which dominated agricultural society from the mid-17th century into the 20th century.

Wear consistent with age

Folk / Folk Art / Scandinavian / Sweden / Swedish / Rustic / European / Handcrafted See less