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19th Century Swedish Hand Painted Dome Top Coffer
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Swedish Hand Painted Dome Top Coffer

19th century
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19th century swedish hand painted dome top coffer circa 1824.

Fine example of swedish traditional hand painted furniture made from oak.

Dome shaped lid with original hinges.  hand painted to the front with initials and the date of 1824, these were often given as wedding presents.  lid opens to reveal some hand painted prints inside which have been used to bridge the shrinkage gaps in the timber.  decorative metal work which does have some minor losses.

Original lock present but not fitted. Minor surface marks to wood work and surface fading.  structurally strong and ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
145.5cm (57.28")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Hand Painted Coffer to the 19th Century.

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SA1123136
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3359
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Description
19th century swedish hand painted dome top coffer circa 1824.

Fine example of swedish traditional hand painted furniture made from oak.

Dome shaped lid with original hinges.

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  hand painted to the front with initials and the date of 1824, these were often given as wedding presents.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  lid opens to reveal some hand painted prints inside which have been used to bridge the shrinkage gaps in the timber.  decorative metal work which does have some minor losses.

Original lock present but not fitted. Minor surface marks to wood work and surface fading.  structurally strong and ready for everyday use.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
145.5cm (57.28")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Hand Painted Coffer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123136
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3359
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.

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A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps.
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Archive I A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps.

19th Century Swedish Hand Painted Dome Top Coffer

Archive II A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps. View X
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
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73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps.
19TH CENTURY SWEDISH HAND PAINTED DOME TOP COFFER
Ref: SA1123136
A 19th-century Swedish dome-topped wooden coffer painted in teal blue with hand-painted floral motifs, initialled E.O.D. and dated 1824, bound with wrought iron straps.
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In 18th and 19th century Sweden, painted coffers were central to rural household life, frequently commissioned as marriage chests to store linens and trousseaus. Decorated in regional folk art styles such as Kurbits or Allmoge, these chests served both a practical storage function and as display pieces indicating family heritage and social standing.

These trunks were typically constructed from local softwoods, primarily pine or fir, using hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery. They were reinforced with hand-forged wrought iron bands, hinges, and keyhole escutcheons, then painted using natural earth pigments mixed with linseed oil or milk protein binder.

Authentic period chests show genuine signs of age, such as natural wear on paint around handles and edges, oxidisation on the wrought iron fittings, and hand-planed timber surfaces. Look for hand-lettered dates or initials integrated into the original painted design, alongside hand-forged nails and traditional joinery rather than modern machine fasteners.

A painted coffer functions as a focal point at the foot of a bed, as a hallway storage bench, or placed behind a sofa in a living room. Its vibrant folk motifs and weathered patina provide warm texture and historical contrast when set against clean, contemporary backdrop palettes.

Keep the trunk in a stable atmosphere away from direct heat sources and sunlight, which can cause timber movement and fade pigments. Dust the painted surface gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding commercial chemical polishes, solvents, or water that could damage the original painted finish.
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