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Swedish 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Swedish 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Swedish 19th century birch chest of drawers circa 1880.

Simple but elegant scandinavian chest of drawers, veneered in quarter sawn birch to allow the striking grain to show through.

Rectangular top with front canted corners and moulded edge.  fitted with 4 drawers of equal proportions, each fitted with a carved keyhole.  as typical with scandinavian drawers open on the key and were not fitted with handles.  standing on shaped block front feet and standard block feet to the rear.

Evidence to dead inactive treated worm to front feet, back feet are a later replacement.  recently fully restored in our workshop and ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122.5cm (48.23")
Width
103.5cm (40.75")
Depth
50.1cm (19.72")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Swedish Birch Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142731
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3583
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Description
Swedish 19th century birch chest of drawers circa 1880.
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Simple but elegant scandinavian chest of drawers, veneered in quarter sawn birch to allow the striking grain to show through.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Rectangular top with front canted corners and moulded edge.  fitted with 4 drawers of equal proportions, each fitted with a carved keyhole.  as typical with scandinavian drawers open on the key and were not fitted with handles.  standing on shaped block front feet and standard block feet to the rear.

Evidence to dead inactive treated worm to front feet, back feet are a later replacement.  recently fully restored in our workshop and ready for everyday use.

Height
122.5cm (48.23")
Width
103.5cm (40.75")
Depth
50.1cm (19.72")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Swedish Birch Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142731
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3583
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 chest of four drawers crafted from golden flame birch veneer with simple keyhole escutcheons and square legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century Swedish chest of four drawers crafted from golden flame birch veneer with simple keyhole escutcheons and square legs.

Swedish 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers

Archive II A 19th-century Swedish chest of four drawers crafted from golden flame birch veneer with simple keyhole escutcheons and square legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Swedish chest of four drawers crafted from golden flame birch veneer with simple keyhole escutcheons and square legs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Swedish chest of four drawers crafted from golden flame birch veneer with simple keyhole escutcheons and square legs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Swedish chest of four drawers crafted from golden flame birch veneer with simple keyhole escutcheons and square legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Swedish chest of four drawers crafted from golden flame birch veneer with simple keyhole escutcheons and square legs. View VI
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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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A 19th-century Swedish chest of four drawers crafted from golden flame birch veneer with simple keyhole escutcheons and square legs.
SWEDISH 19TH CENTURY BIRCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
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A 19th-century Swedish chest of four drawers crafted from golden flame birch veneer with simple keyhole escutcheons and square legs.
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Nineteenth-century Swedish furniture often featured native timbers such as flame or satin birch. Designed during the Biedermeier and Gustavian eras, these pieces emphasised clean architectural profiles, rich natural grain patterns, and functional elegance.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised native silver birch and flame birch veneer for exterior surfaces, paired with pine internal secondary timbers. Drawers were fitted with hand-cut dovetail joints and wooden or metal keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawn timber framing, irregular hand-cut dovetails, and original steel or iron lock mechanisms. The highly figured birch veneer typically shows genuine age-related patination and minor timber shrinkage along structural seams.

The pale golden tone of Swedish birch blends with contemporary minimalist spaces and classic period settings alike. Position the item as a focal piece paired with neutral ceramics, modern artwork, or textured linen elements to balance the warm wood grain.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement or veneer lifting. Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to protect the timber surface.
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