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Scandinavian 19th Century Folk Art Handmade Pine Box
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Scandinavian 19th Century Folk Art Handmade Pine Box

19th century
Description

Scandinavian 19th century folk art handmade pine box circa 1830.

Good quality piece of swedish woodwork.  these strong boxes would have been used to store the households valuables in.

Made in pine with original metal strap work. Held in place by studs.  carrying handle to lid.  original key and lock which does work, but it's a lock you need to learn how to use due to its age and construction.  interior of natural pine, later painted black on the outside.

Losses to woodwork and natural age splits in line with age and use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
32.4cm (12.76")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Pine Folk Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194133
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3763N
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Description
Scandinavian 19th century folk art handmade pine box circa 1830.

Good quality piece of swedish woodwork.  these strong boxes would have been used to store the households valuables in.

Made in pine with original metal strap work. Held in place by studs.  carrying handle to lid.

“
  original key and lock which does work, but it's a lock you need to learn how to use due to its age and construction.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  interior of natural pine, later painted black on the outside.

Losses to woodwork and natural age splits in line with age and use.

Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
32.4cm (12.76")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Pine Folk Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194133
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3763N
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 oval black-painted pine box featuring heavy iron straps, rivets, a top handle, and a decorative keyhole escutcheon. SOLD28 SEP 26
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Archive I A 19th-century oval black-painted pine box featuring heavy iron straps, rivets, a top handle, and a decorative keyhole escutcheon. SOLD28 SEP 26

Scandinavian 19th Century Folk Art Handmade Pine Box

Archive II A 19th-century oval black-painted pine box featuring heavy iron straps, rivets, a top handle, and a decorative keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A 19th-century oval black-painted pine box featuring heavy iron straps, rivets, a top handle, and a decorative keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century oval black-painted pine box featuring heavy iron straps, rivets, a top handle, and a decorative keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century oval black-painted pine box featuring heavy iron straps, rivets, a top handle, and a decorative keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century oval black-painted pine box featuring heavy iron straps, rivets, a top handle, and a decorative keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century oval black-painted pine box featuring heavy iron straps, rivets, a top handle, and a decorative keyhole escutcheon. View VII
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century oval black-painted pine box featuring heavy iron straps, rivets, a top handle, and a decorative keyhole escutcheon.
SCANDINAVIAN 19TH CENTURY FOLK ART HANDMADE PINE BOX
Ref: SA1194133
A 19th-century oval black-painted pine box featuring heavy iron straps, rivets, a top handle, and a decorative keyhole escutcheon.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Caskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScandinavian Folk Art
  • MaterialPine, Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsIron straps and rivets, Oval bentwood form, Decorative keyhole escutcheon, Carrying handle
  • SizeH 21.6 cm (9 in) x W 49.5 cm (19 in) x D 32.4 cm (13 in)

This nineteenth-century Scandinavian folk art handmade pine box exemplifies traditional Swedish woodwork from circa 1830. Constructed from pine with an oval bentwood form, the exterior displays a black-painted finish contrasted with natural pine inside. Visible details comprise heavy iron strap work held in place by metal rivets, a decorative keyhole escutcheon on the front, an original working lock with its key, and a curved metal carrying handle on the lid. Natural age splits appear in the wood alongside minor losses, reflecting authentic period wear. The piece measures 21.6 cm high, 49.5 cm wide, and 32.4 cm deep. Originally utilised for storing household valuables, this rustic farmhouse box suits placement on a sideboard top in a modern home. Collectors value the authentic metal hardware and the robust construction that characterise Scandinavian folk art traditions. The working lock mechanism requires careful handling due to its age, adding to the historic charm of the item. It functions well as a decorative storage container for small personal items while introducing period character to an interior.

FAQs

These containers were handcrafted in rural Nordic communities during the 19th century to store personal valuables, textiles, or documents, reflecting regional woodworking traditions.

They were predominantly constructed from local softwoods such as pine or birch, often reinforced with hand-forged iron hardware, protective straps, and lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature hand-hammered ironwork, irregularity in the rivets, hand-cut joinery, and natural wear or surface oxidisation around metal contact points.

Display the item on a console table, sideboard, or open shelving as a tactile accent piece that adds visual contrast against clean, minimalist surfaces.

Keep the box in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and moisture, dusting lightly with a dry soft cloth to protect the original finish.
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