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19th-century Swedish Masur Birch Chest of Drawers
Richie Perrott Antiques
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19th-century Swedish Masur Birch Chest of Drawers

19th century
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19th-Century Swedish Masur Birch Chest of Drawers

An exquisite example of Scandinavian design, this antique chest showcases superb Masur decorative birch with its natural grain beautifully highlighted. It features four clean deep drawers sliding in and out perfectly, with two keys, combining elegance with practicality. A timeless piece that brings character and craftsmanship to any interior.

Height 104cms x Width 105cms x Depth 51cms

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

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Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Swedish Masur Birch Chest to the 19th Century.

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19th-Century Swedish Masur Birch Chest of Drawers
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An exquisite example of Scandinavian design, this antique chest showcases superb Masur decorative birch with its natural grain beautifully highlighted.
Richie Perrott Antiques

It features four clean deep drawers sliding in and out perfectly, with two keys, combining elegance with practicality. A timeless piece that brings character and craftsmanship to any interior.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers crafted from light golden masur birch with dark keyhole escutcheons.
fig 1. 19th-century Swedish Masur Birch Chest of Drawers

Height 104cms x Width 105cms x Depth 51cms

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers crafted from light golden masur birch with dark keyhole escutcheons.
fig 2. 19th-century Swedish Masur Birch Chest of Drawers

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Swedish Masur Birch Chest to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers crafted from light golden masur birch with dark keyhole escutcheons.

19th-Century Swedish Masur Birch Chest of Drawers

Archive II A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers crafted from light golden masur birch with dark keyhole escutcheons. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers crafted from light golden masur birch with dark keyhole escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers crafted from light golden masur birch with dark keyhole escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers crafted from light golden masur birch with dark keyhole escutcheons. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers crafted from light golden masur birch with dark keyhole escutcheons. View VI
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Archive XI A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers crafted from light golden masur birch with dark keyhole escutcheons. View XI
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A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers crafted from light golden masur birch with dark keyhole escutcheons.
19th-Century Swedish Masur Birch Chest of Drawers
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Nineteenth-century Swedish furniture from the Biedermeier and provincial periods is characterised by clean geometric lines, simple architectural proportions, and a focus on local light-toned timbers. Cabinetmakers prioritised highlighting the natural grain patterns of native woods like birch rather than heavy surface ornamentation.

Masur birch, also known as Karelian birch, is a natural figure variation caused by a specific growth pattern in silver birch trees. It produces highly decorative, swirling grain patterns and flecks, which craftsmen applied as veneers to structural frames to create striking visual contrast.

Authentic nineteenth-century Swedish pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, solid secondary woods such as pine for internal drawer linings, and original cast iron or brass escutcheons. The presence of natural ageing, uneven wear around keyholes, and hand-planed back panels further indicates period construction.

Blonde wood antiques integrate seamlessly into modern spaces due to their warm neutral tones and simple silhouettes. Placing a light birch commode against dark or muted walls creates focal contrast, while pairing it with clean-lined contemporary artwork balances historic timber with modern design.

Preserve masur birch by keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage or fading. Clean surfaces gently with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber finish.
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