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Early 20th Century Empire Revival Swedish Birch Bookcase
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Early 20th Century Empire Revival Swedish Birch Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th century empire revival swedish birch bookcase circa 1900.

Superb quality piece of swedish made furniture with influences from biedermeier and empire periods.

Stepped top with ebonised plinth, with a further ebonised element to the architectural top.  main body is fitted with 4 original shelves veneered in matching wood, which provides plenty of space for a book collection or decorative items.  slightly rounded edges to the sides.   standing on a plinth base.

Original rich colour.  very minor surface marks to woodwork.

Physical Dimensions
Height
161.5cm (63.58")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Birch Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1090034
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3443
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Description
Early 20th century empire revival swedish birch bookcase circa 1900.

Superb quality piece of swedish made furniture with influences from biedermeier and empire periods.

Stepped top with ebonised plinth, with a further ebonised element to the architectural top.

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  main body is fitted with 4 original shelves veneered in matching wood, which provides plenty of space for a book collection or decorative items.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  slightly rounded edges to the sides.   standing on a plinth base.

Original rich colour.  very minor surface marks to woodwork.

Height
161.5cm (63.58")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Birch Open Bookcase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090034
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3443
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An early 20th-century Swedish Empire Revival open bookcase crafted from golden satin birch with a stepped cornice and ebonised diamond motif.
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Archive I An early 20th-century Swedish Empire Revival open bookcase crafted from golden satin birch with a stepped cornice and ebonised diamond motif.

Early 20th Century Empire Revival Swedish Birch Bookcase

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2012
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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An early 20th-century Swedish Empire Revival open bookcase crafted from golden satin birch with a stepped cornice and ebonised diamond motif.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY EMPIRE REVIVAL SWEDISH BIRCH BOOKCASE
Ref: SA1090034
An early 20th-century Swedish Empire Revival open bookcase crafted from golden satin birch with a stepped cornice and ebonised diamond motif.
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Swedish Empire Revival furniture incorporates Classical and Neoclassical forms originating from early 19th-century French Empire designs, adapted using native Scandinavian light hardwoods such as satin birch and flame birch.

These pieces traditionally feature figure-rich satin birch or flame birch veneers mounted over solid pine or softwood frames, often accented with ebonised wooden motifs and geometric frieze details.

Look for distinct light-coloured wood with pronounced shimmering figure, architectural cornices, ebonised or gilt lozenge motifs, and traditional Scandinavian joinery methods on the backboards and internal shelf supports.

A golden birch bookcase acts as a warm architectural focal point; style the shelves with structured rows of books interspersed with ceramic vessels, sculptural objects, and framed art to maintain visual balance.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the veneer from lifting or fading. Clean regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber.
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