Mid 19th Century Gustavian Style Fall Front Desk or Bureau

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A mid 19th century fall front desk, often called a butler’s desk or bureau. Made in Sweden in traditional Gustavian … Read more A mid 19th century fall front desk, often called a butler’s desk or bureau. Made in Sweden in traditional Gustavian style. It has wonderful design features including dentil molding below the top, shaped raised panels on the drawer fronts and desk lid, and receded front side posts. It has a bold blue surface which is highlighted and contrasted by the antique white interior which has 11 drawers and a compartment with a door. Both the lid and drawers have their original working locks with keys. The writing height of the lid is a perfect 30.75”. See less