A rare Gustavian stool by Erik Öhrmark, one of Sweden's most distinguished eighteenth century chair makers. Crafted in Stockholm circa 1800, the stool is signed with Öhrmark's impressed EÖM workshop mark.
The sculptural frame is distinguished by four gracefully curved legs, hand carved throughout with continuous twisted ribbon ornament, and circular paterae at each corner. Traces of its early pale painted finish remain within the carving, giving the surface exceptional depth and character.
Öhrmark became a master in the Stockholm chair makers' guild in 1777 and received significant commissions for Sweden's royal residences. His work is represented in the collection of the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm.
