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Swedish 19th Century Burr Birch Table Box
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Swedish 19th Century Burr Birch Table Box

19th century
Description

Swedish 19th century burr birch table box circa 1880.

Good quality storage box with working lock and key.  veneered in burr birch with brass handle to the hinged lid.  top opens to reveal a pine storage tray, which lifts to reveal further storage underneath.

Good rich golden colour.  very minor losses to edges which is due to the burr.  good quality item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23.6cm (9.29")
Width
26.6cm (10.47")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Burr Birch Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1138692
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3568
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Description
Swedish 19th century burr birch table box circa 1880.

Good quality storage box with working lock and key.  veneered in burr birch with brass handle to the hinged lid.  top opens to reveal a pine storage tray, which lifts to reveal further storage underneath.

Good rich golden colour.  very minor losses to edges which is due to the burr.  good quality item.

Height
23.6cm (9.29")
Width
26.6cm (10.47")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Burr Birch Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138692
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3568
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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A 19th-century Swedish burr birch table box featuring prominent wood grain patterns, a top brass handle, and an oval brass escutcheon.
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Archive I A 19th-century Swedish burr birch table box featuring prominent wood grain patterns, a top brass handle, and an oval brass escutcheon.

Swedish 19th Century Burr Birch Table Box

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
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73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century Swedish burr birch table box featuring prominent wood grain patterns, a top brass handle, and an oval brass escutcheon.
SWEDISH 19TH CENTURY BURR BIRCH TABLE BOX
Ref: SA1138692
A 19th-century Swedish burr birch table box featuring prominent wood grain patterns, a top brass handle, and an oval brass escutcheon.
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Nineteenth-century Swedish furniture frequently utilized burr birch timber, valued for its complex, swirling grain patterns and warm golden tone. Influenced by Biedermeier and Neoclassical styles, these pieces emphasized clean geometric silhouettes to showcase the natural figure of the wood.

Traditional table boxes were constructed using timber frames overlaid with figured wood veneers such as burr birch, mahogany, or walnut. Internal structural elements were often assembled with hand-cut dovetail joints, complemented by brass handles, hinges, and lock escutcheons.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display irregular hand-cut joinery, thin natural wood veneers, and age-related wear around keyholes and handles. Examining the interior timber for natural shrinkage and checking for original brass hardware with genuine oxidisation helps confirm age.

A burr birch table box can be positioned on a hallway console, side table, or office desk to store small items. Its golden wood tones blend well alongside modern neutral palettes, stone surfaces, or dark timber furniture to add historical texture.

To preserve timber veneers, keep the box away from direct heat sources and areas of high moisture fluctuation that cause wood movement. Dust the exterior regularly with a soft cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish occasionally to protect the surface finish.
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