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Description

18th century Swedish painted pine two door buffet with reeded doors and diamond decoration. 1780.

Code: 8654

Dimensions:

W: 53.5" (135.9 cm)

H: 42.5" (108 cm)

D: 20" (50.8 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Swedish Painted Buffet to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

136cm (53.54")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1111549

Dealers Internal Reference

8654

Description

18th century Swedish painted pine two door buffet with reeded doors and diamond decoration. 1780.

Code: 8654

Dimensions:

W: 53.5" (135.9 cm)

H: 42.5" (108 cm)

D: 20" (50.8 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Swedish Painted Buffet to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

136cm (53.54")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1111549

Dealers Internal Ref

8654

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Arcadia Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

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An 18th-century Swedish painted buffet in a weathered grey finish featuring two drawers above two cabinet doors with geometric raised panels.

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Arcadia Antiques

Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectSideboards
Period18th century
StyleGustavian
MaterialPine, Iron
ColourGrey
MotifsGeometric raised panels, Fluted pilasters, Reeded mouldings
SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 136 cm (54 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Gustavian furniture is the Swedish interpretation of the French Rococo and Neoclassical styles, characterised by simpler geometric proportions, functional elegance, and pale or painted finishes designed to reflect natural light in northern European homes.

These pieces were typically constructed from native softwoods such as pine or fir, assembled using traditional joinery like mortise and tenon, and finished with layered milk paint or distemper that naturally weathered over time.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate hand-cut joinery, forged iron hardware, aged patina with natural crazing in the painted surface, and signs of hand-planed timber rather than modern machine tooling.

A painted antique buffet can ground a neutral dining room or living space, serving as a functional storage unit while contrasting effectively against clean white walls or alongside modern minimalist decor.

To preserve fragile historic paint finishes, keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and dust gently with a dry, soft cloth without applying chemical polishes or modern waxes.