Furniture

The Furniture subcategory under Folk Art is brimming with cupboards/cabinets, tables, chairs, bench seats and more, all crafted sometime during the approximate period 1650–1900. These items are expressions of the distinct cultural personalities once found among Sweden's provinces. This historical diversity has resulted in a broad range of items for auction that showcase marked local variations in style. In short, this category mainly covers items of antique, Swedish-made furniture, often decorated with ornamental carvings and painted motifs, including floral motifs characteristic of the renowned Dalecarlian kurbits style, sometimes also accompanied by dates and initials.
Auctionet's most sought-after items in this category include cupboards and cabinets from Sweden's Jämtland and Härjedalen provinces. This subcategory also includes Swedish mössbord tables designed for use in entrance halls, Swedish-style coffer tables, chests, wall cupboards, Swedish-made kronskåp cabinets, sofas and trestle tables.
Auctionet's catalogue of previously sold items includes a cabinet painted blue produced by the Hagaskolan workshop in Jämtland province, dated 1808 and inscribed with the initials ’J.O.D.’ Also, a Swedish-style kistbord coffer table dated 1803 with a stone table top and decorative panels featuring painted bouquets. Another remarkable piece sold on Auctionet is a Swedish-style mössbord table from the village of Stocksbo in Hälsingland province dated 1843. It is painted turquoise and features diamond-shaped ornamental carvings in a contrasting, earthy tone.