At Napoleon Antique & Art, we curate a focused selection of 18th and early 19th century antique chairs from Sweden and across Europe. The collection includes Gustavian, Rococo, Baroque, and Empire examples, each chosen for its proportion, construction, and visual clarity. These chairs are not decorative flourishes. They are part of an architectural language, selected for their ability to shape a room without overwhelming it.
Gustavian Chairs
The Gustavian style reflects Sweden’s neoclassical ideals. These chairs are defined by symmetry, fluted legs, and a palette that softens with age. Their restraint is part of their power. Many carry pale finishes that feel natural in both historical and contemporary interiors. We source chairs where the design and aging process have settled into a calm, deliberate expression.
Rococo Chairs
Rococo chairs are shaped with motion in mind. Their backs curve, their knees bend, and their surfaces tend toward asymmetry and ornament. These are chairs that bring presence without weight. Ideal as accent pieces, Rococo forms can punctuate modern interiors or enrich a full-period room with texture and playfulness.
Baroque Chairs
Baroque chairs speak in a different tone. They are heavier, bolder, and grounded in ceremony. With thick turning, deep carving, and strong silhouettes, Baroque seating often feels architectural. These are chairs that carry visual authority. We place them carefully, and usually in spaces that can absorb their mass.
Empire Chairs
Empire chairs carry the weight of classical reference. Many are grounded in geometry, with square backs, sabre legs, and sculptural volume. The Swedish Empire examples in our collection often balance this with a certain lightness in scale or finish. These chairs work well in formal rooms where structure is part of the design language.
Choosing a Chair That Holds Its Age
We do not select chairs that have been polished into silence. Every piece in our collection has earned its age. We look for chairs where wear is integrated, where material condition feels appropriate to the form, and where the overall structure remains clear. Chairs that carry their history without relying on it.
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