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Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Escritoire Writing Desk
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Escritoire Writing Desk

19th century
Description

Swedish 19th century painted pine escritoire writing desk circa 1870.

We are pleased to offer this rustic escritoire, made from solid pine and hand painted on the outside using a rag work technique, which simulates grain.

Front with drop down fall and 3 graduating drawers to the front, each fitted with brass handles.  fall drops down to provide the writing slope and reveal a stunning interior painted in a contrasting green, which maintains it's original colour and patina.  central storage with a shaped front drawer above, flanked each side by a bank of 5 drawers.

Shaped freize running along the front bottom edge.  working lock and key.

Expected losses to paint work and surface marks and fading.  2 small pieces of small moulding that have been replaced.  heavy item and ready for everyday use.

Fall height: 29 1/4"

Physical Dimensions
Height
125.7cm (49.49")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Painted Pine Escritoire to the 19th Century.

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SA1130955
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3119
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Description
Swedish 19th century painted pine escritoire writing desk circa 1870.
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We are pleased to offer this rustic escritoire, made from solid pine and hand painted on the outside using a rag work technique, which simulates grain.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base.
fig 1. Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Escritoire Writing Desk

Front with drop down fall and 3 graduating drawers to the front, each fitted with brass handles.  fall drops down to provide the writing slope and reveal a stunning interior painted in a contrasting green, which maintains it's original colour and patina.  central storage with a shaped front drawer above, flanked each side by a bank of 5 drawers.

fig 2. A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base.
fig 2. Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Escritoire Writing Desk

Shaped freize running along the front bottom edge.  working lock and key.

Expected losses to paint work and surface marks and fading.  2 small pieces of small moulding that have been replaced.  heavy item and ready for everyday use.

Fall height: 29 1/4"

Height
125.7cm (49.49")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Painted Pine Escritoire to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130955
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3119
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base.

SWEDISH 19TH CENTURY PAINTED PINE ESCRITOIRE WRITING DESK

Archive II A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base. View XII
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base.
SWEDISH 19TH CENTURY PAINTED PINE ESCRITOIRE WRITING DESK
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A 19th-century Swedish painted pine escritoire featuring a fall-front top section above three long drawers, finished in a faux-wood grain paint with brass drop handles and a scalloped plinth base.
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A Swedish escritoire is a traditional writing cabinet featuring a fall-front panel that opens to reveal a desk surface and interior compartments, situated above a series of storage drawers. Popular in 18th and 19th-century Scandinavian homes, these pieces provided a practical workspace combined with generous household storage.

These written cabinets were predominantly constructed using locally sourced softwoods such as pine or spruce. To compensate for the plain grain of softwoods, craftsmen frequently applied decorative paint finishes, including faux-marbling or faux-wood graining, finished with hand-forged iron or cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces feature period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed backboards, and original lock mechanisms. The painted surfaces typically display natural age wear, subtle paint layering, and authentic patination around handles and keyholes.

A painted escritoire works well as a focal piece in a hallway, home office, or living room. It offers hidden functional workspace while serving as a decorative surface for ceramic vessels, table lamps, and framed artwork.

To preserve the original paintwork, wipe surfaces with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and keep the item away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight. Avoid abrasive cleanings agents or liquid polishes that might dissolve historical paint finishes.
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