Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretaire

Description

Swedish writing bureau or secretaire made during the early 1800s, 1810 to 1820. The bureau is a folk art furniture … more Swedish writing bureau or secretaire made during the early 1800s, 1810 to 1820. The bureau is a folk art furniture from the area Hälsingland in Sweden and is made in gustavian style. The bureau is painted with the original paint. An unusual faux paint which extends to the interior drawers and writing desk and the very top is also marbled in contrasting tones. The bureau is a prime example of the Swedish gustavian period with clean, elegant lines and a timeless expression. A fun detail is the secret compartment hidden in the middle of the interior, see picture. This bureau is a solid antique furniture with a few extra details that makes it even more special. The faux paint is a decorative feature as are the gold vines painted across the edges of the drawers and writing desk. Made in Swedish pine with exceptionally high-quality craftsmanship. It’s visible from the exact proportions of the bureau to the fine tricks and details of the interior, not to mention the paint. The bureau has a lock to the writing desk and intrior and the key is still present. The key to the larger drawers is missing and the lock to the interior door is also not present. Healthy and solid. Height to writing desk is 82 cm and depth is 53 and 29 cm respectively. less