Rare Swedish Bentwood & Cane Armchair, c.1940-1950

A rare, exceptionally well-crafted and highly sculptural Swedish armchair, dating from the 1940s–50s and surviving in outstanding original condition.

Made from stained beech, the chair combines a sweeping bentwood arm rail with fine radiating spindles, a separately framed cane back and an original hand-woven split-cane seat. This highly skilled technique produces a resilient, lightweight surface - the fine weave beautifully complements the delicate spindle construction. A second pair of slender rails beneath the curved arms adds depth and definition to its sculptural form.

The well turned front legs are very distinctive, each with a neat collar and softly rounded foot, while the rear legs are plain, tapering and gently splayed. Shaped stretchers provide stability without compromising the chair’s visual lightness.

The mellow, untouched surface and original cane convey a wonderful sense of age and authenticity.

An exceptional Scandinavian chair, bringing together bentwood, Windsor and traditional split-caning techniques with considerable skill and originality.