Antique
Swedish Monk Chair, ca. 1905
Hand carved oak
Dimensions 33 1/2” H x 22 1/2” W
Newly upholstered seat cushion with charming tassel detail
Early 20th Century Swedish monk chairs are distinctive three-legged corner chairs characterized by their rustic, architectural form and traditional folk art roots. Wile their design originated in Medieval monasteries as humble seating, they saw significant revival during the Arts & Crafts and Gothic Revival eras between 1900 - 1920.
Antique
Swedish Monk Chair, ca. 1905
Hand carved oak
Dimensions 33 1/2” H x 22 1/2” W
Newly upholstered seat cushion with charming tassel detail
Early 20th Century Swedish monk chairs are distinctive three-legged corner chairs characterized by their rustic, architectural form and traditional folk art roots. Wile their design originated in Medieval monasteries as humble seating, they saw significant revival during the Arts & Crafts and Gothic Revival eras between 1900 - 1920.
