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Decorative Traditional 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Box
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Decorative Traditional 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Box

19th century
Description

Decorative traditional 19th century hand painted swedish box circa 1840.

We are pleased to offer this strong box from our travels around scandinavia.

Hand painted with yellow florals over a brown painted base colour, original strap work, hinges, working lock and key.  interior later painted inside for cleaner storage of items.

Expected minor surface marks, but in fantastic condition and still ready for every day use after 200 years.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.7cm (10.51")
Width
60.3cm (23.74")
Depth
41.3cm (16.26")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Painted Wooden Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1189049
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EA3763L
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Description
Decorative traditional 19th century hand painted swedish box circa 1840.

We are pleased to offer this strong box from our travels around scandinavia.

“
Hand painted with yellow florals over a brown painted base colour, original strap work, hinges, working lock and key.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  interior later painted inside for cleaner storage of items.

Expected minor surface marks, but in fantastic condition and still ready for every day use after 200 years.

Height
26.7cm (10.51")
Width
60.3cm (23.74")
Depth
41.3cm (16.26")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Painted Wooden Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189049
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3763L
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

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Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An oval dark brown 19th-century wooden box featuring hand-painted yellow and red floral folk motifs with iron bands and a latch.
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Archive I An oval dark brown 19th-century wooden box featuring hand-painted yellow and red floral folk motifs with iron bands and a latch.

Decorative Traditional 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Box

Archive II An oval dark brown 19th-century wooden box featuring hand-painted yellow and red floral folk motifs with iron bands and a latch. View II
Archive III An oval dark brown 19th-century wooden box featuring hand-painted yellow and red floral folk motifs with iron bands and a latch. View III
Archive IV An oval dark brown 19th-century wooden box featuring hand-painted yellow and red floral folk motifs with iron bands and a latch. View IV
Archive V An oval dark brown 19th-century wooden box featuring hand-painted yellow and red floral folk motifs with iron bands and a latch. View V
Archive VI An oval dark brown 19th-century wooden box featuring hand-painted yellow and red floral folk motifs with iron bands and a latch. View VI
Archive VII An oval dark brown 19th-century wooden box featuring hand-painted yellow and red floral folk motifs with iron bands and a latch. View VII
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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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Verified Since May 2012
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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An oval dark brown 19th-century wooden box featuring hand-painted yellow and red floral folk motifs with iron bands and a latch.
DECORATIVE TRADITIONAL 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED SWEDISH BOX
Ref: SA1189049
An oval dark brown 19th-century wooden box featuring hand-painted yellow and red floral folk motifs with iron bands and a latch.
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Traditional Swedish painted boxes, often referred to as svepask or dowry boxes, are handcrafted bentwood containers decorated with regional folk art motifs such as kurbits or rosemaling. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries in rural Sweden, these containers were constructed to store valuables, textiles, and personal possessions.

These boxes were typically constructed from thin, bent strips of native softwoods like pine or spruce, fastened together with root bindings or wooden pegs. Iron bands and latches were added for structural reinforcement, while the surface was finished with mineral-pigment oil or tempera paint.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-forged wrought iron fittings, natural craquelure in the painted surface, and uneven wear patterns consistent with age. Construction markers such as hand-cut wooden pegs, bentwood seams, and traditional regional brushwork techniques also indicate genuine period origin.

A Scandinavian painted box works as an accent piece when displayed on a sideboard, console table, or deep shelf in modern or rustic interiors. Its rich timber tones and graphic painted patterns create an appealing contrast against minimalist backgrounds or neutral colour palettes.

Dust the surface gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding wet cloths or commercial liquid detergents that could damage historic paint layers. Keep the piece in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage and paint flaking.
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