Description
There is something quietly enduring about a chair like this. Hand-painted with a floral motif across the backrest and finished with a beautifully woven rush seat, this vintage Swedish folk art chair carries the kind of warmth that only comes with genuine age and craft. The solid wood frame is finished in a rich brown painted finish, and the simple, honest lines speak to a tradition of Scandinavian rural making that valued both beauty and usefulness in equal measure.
Whether placed at a farmhouse kitchen table, tucked into a cottage hallway, or used as a single accent chair in a living room, it brings texture, character, and a sense of rooted history to its surroundings. Four matching chairs are available — a rare opportunity to acquire a complete set.
Details & Specifications
- Origin: Sweden
- Era: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s–1970s)
- Material: Painted solid wood with woven rush seat
- Style: Scandinavian Folk Art / Rustic Country
- Finish: Rich brown painted finish with hand-painted floral backrest detail
- Quantity: One chair (four matching chairs available)
Measurements
- Height: 80 cm (31.5 inches)
- Seat Height: 43 cm (16.9 inches)
- Width: 43 cm (16.9 inches)
- Depth: 41 cm (16.1 inches)
Condition
- Very good vintage condition throughout
- Light age-related wear to the painted finish — entirely consistent with honest use and adds to its authentic character
- The woven rush seat is strong and in excellent condition
- Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description
Why It Endures
Hand-painted folk furniture of this kind was made to last — built from solid wood, finished by hand, and woven with natural rush in a tradition stretching back centuries in rural Scandinavia. What makes a piece like this still feel relevant is precisely what made it then: the care put into something meant for daily life. It does not try to impress. It simply holds its place, beautifully and without effort, in any home that values the timeless over the temporary.
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking. Combined shipping available where possible. For U.S. buyers, all customs tariffs and handling fees are prepaid in the shipping shown at checkout — no additional charges on delivery.
