Antique Swedish Painted Secretaire with Drawers

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Antique swedish painted slant front desk or scandinavian folk bureau, crafted in solid wood and dated 1783, originating from sweden.
… Read more Antique swedish painted slant front desk or scandinavian folk bureau, crafted in solid wood and dated 1783, originating from sweden.
this type of bureau was part of domestic interiors in 18th-century rural sweden, where furniture combined functionality with symbolic and decorative value. Painted pieces with dates and motifs were typical within folk traditions, often reflecting identity and heritage.the fall-front reveals a finely compartmentalized interior with small drawers and niches for organizing documents and personal belongings. The hand-painted decoration on the front panel, dated 1783, gives the piece a strong primitive and authentic character.the wood displays a rich grain and an exceptional patina, with wear, paint losses and traces of use developed over more than two centuries. This aesthetic integrates perfectly into wabi sabi, rustic and countryhouse interiors.today it can be reinterpreted as a slant front desk, statement piece in bohemian or minimalist spaces, or as a sculptural element in contemporary interiors.
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dimensions: width: 113 cm depth: 53 cm height: 118 cm
style: scandinavian folk
materials and techniques: scandinavian pine (scots pine); assembled construction, original hand-painted decoration
place of origin: sweden
period: late 18th century
date of manufacture: 1783
condition / notes: good overall condition with original patina, significant wear, paint losses and age-related marks
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