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Simulated Birch Hand Painted Chest of Drawers by Gemla Fabrikers
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Simulated Birch Hand Painted Chest of Drawers by Gemla Fabrikers

1920 - 1940
Description

Simulated birch hand painted chest of drawers by gemla fabrikers circa 1930.

Good quality small chest of drawers, ideal for a child's bedroom.

Fitted with 4 drawers of equal proportion each fitted with 2 small turned knobs, drawer fronts also hand painted with a floral border in black.

Rich golden colour with makers label on the reverse.

Surface staining and marks to top surface but has been re-polished.  marks could be removed but the top painting would be lost.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
31.2cm (12.28")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Painted Swedish Chest Drawers to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192973
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3789
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Description
Simulated birch hand painted chest of drawers by gemla fabrikers circa 1930.

Good quality small chest of drawers, ideal for a child's bedroom.

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Fitted with 4 drawers of equal proportion each fitted with 2 small turned knobs, drawer fronts also hand painted with a floral border in black.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Rich golden colour with makers label on the reverse.

Surface staining and marks to top surface but has been re-polished.  marks could be removed but the top painting would be lost.

Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
31.2cm (12.28")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Painted Swedish Chest Drawers to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1192973
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3789
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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Archive I A tall Swedish honey-coloured wooden chest of four drawers featuring hand-painted black corner flourishes and turned knobs.

Simulated Birch Hand Painted Chest of Drawers by Gemla Fabrikers

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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Suffolk
IP14 6QS
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A tall Swedish honey-coloured wooden chest of four drawers featuring hand-painted black corner flourishes and turned knobs.
SIMULATED BIRCH HAND PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS BY GEMLA FABRIKERS
Ref: SA1192973
A tall Swedish honey-coloured wooden chest of four drawers featuring hand-painted black corner flourishes and turned knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleScandinavian Country
  • MaterialPainted Pine, Softwood
  • ColourWarm Amber
  • MotifsHand-painted corner flourishes, Turned wooden knobs, Faux birch graining, Turned bun feet
  • SizeH 76.2 cm (30 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 31.2 cm (12 in)

This 1930 Scandinavian country chest of drawers is made of painted pine and softwood with a simulated birch finish in a rich warm amber colour. The small freestanding chest measures 76.2 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 31.2 cm deep, and stands on four turned bun feet. It has four equal drawers, each fitted with two small turned wooden knobs and hand-painted black corner flourishes and borders on the drawer fronts. There is surface staining and marks on the top surface, and the piece has been repolished. Ideal for a child's bedroom, this rustic farmhouse chest provides practical storage space for clothing and everyday items. The compact proportions allow it to fit easily into smaller spaces or corners of a bedroom or nursery. The bright golden timber finish and decorative painted details bring traditional character and charm to an interior scheme.

FAQs

Faux birch or simulated graining became prominent in 19th and early 20th-century Swedish furniture making. Artisans painted pine or softwood frames with fine brushwork to replicate expensive hardwoods like birch or maple, often accented with hand-drawn corner flourishes.

These chests were typically framed in solid pine or fir, fitted with turned wooden drawer knobs, and painted using oil or distemper pigments to create decorative finishes.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved joinery such as dovetail joints, original wooden drawer runs, period maker stamps or labels, and natural edge wear consistent with aged paintwork.

A warm-toned painted chest acts as a grounding focal point in light, minimalist spaces. Pair it with contemporary artwork, ceramic vessels, or clean-lined metal mirrors to balance historical texture with modern functionality.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, water immersion, or positioning timber items directly adjacent to heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent warping and paint cracking.
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