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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Chest of Drawers

19th century
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19th century swedish biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers circa 1860.

Fine example of a karl johan period secretaire which was sweden's take on the french empire and the german biedermeier style movements.

Rectangular top with elegant stepped cornice, veneered in a tiger birch which is cut to highlight the grain.  top drawer partially pulls out and the drawer front drops down to form a writing surface, the rest of the drawer interior is fully fitted with 2 banks of 3 drawers flanking a central lockable tabernacle.  3 further drawers veneered in striking matched tiger birch.  all raised on block feet.

Rich golden colour, re-polished by hand in our own workshop.  expected minor surface marks in line with age and use.  fine quality piece which is ready straight for the home.

Fall height: 30"

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1190054
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3793
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Description
19th century swedish biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers circa 1860.
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Fine example of a karl johan period secretaire which was sweden's take on the french empire and the german biedermeier style movements.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet.
fig 1. 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Chest of Drawers

Rectangular top with elegant stepped cornice, veneered in a tiger birch which is cut to highlight the grain.  top drawer partially pulls out and the drawer front drops down to form a writing surface, the rest of the drawer interior is fully fitted with 2 banks of 3 drawers flanking a central lockable tabernacle.  3 further drawers veneered in striking matched tiger birch.  all raised on block feet.

Rich golden colour, re-polished by hand in our own workshop.  expected minor surface marks in line with age and use.  fine quality piece which is ready straight for the home.

Fall height: 30"

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190054
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3793
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet.

19TH CENTURY SWEDISH BIEDERMEIER SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS

Archive II A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet. View XII
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Suffolk
IP14 6QS
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A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet.
19TH CENTURY SWEDISH BIEDERMEIER SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Ref: SA1190054
A 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted from flame birch veneer with four horizontal drawer fronts, metal escutcheons, and square block feet.
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Biedermeier furniture emerged in Central Europe and Scandinavia during the early 19th century, characterised by simplified Neoclassical forms, clean geometric lines, and a focus on domestic functionality rather than elaborate gilding.

Craftsmen primarily utilised native light hardwoods such as satin birch, flame birch, and pine, featuring book-matched veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints, and metal or bone escutcheons.

Genuine period pieces display hand-sawn timber elements, original key lock mechanisms, subtle grain matching across drawer fronts, and structural signs of age such as minor shrinkage cracks in secondary pine linings.

The clean architectural profile and warm wood tones allow Biedermeier pieces to serve as focal points alongside contemporary minimalist furnishings, neutral upholstery, or structured architectural elements.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the French polish or varnish, avoiding direct heat sources and moisture fluctuations to prevent veneer lifting.
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