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Early 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Folk Art Cupboard
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Early 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Folk Art Cupboard

19th century
Description

Early 19th century hand painted swedish folk art cupboard circa 1813.

Fine example of swedish traditional furniture, comprising of 2 parts, the main body and a lift off cornice.

We choose this piece on our travels as it's more substantial than the normal and has a open storage aperture half way up, which is not typical.  profusely hand painted using a kurbit method of application.  piece is initialed and dated 1813 just below the cornice.  double door upper cupboard opens to reveal a interior of 2 fixed shelves and a further shallow shelf, partially concealed in the cornice.  moving down to the shaped serving surface with original mouldings.  single door cupboard below, containing 1 fixed shelf for plenty of storage.  moulded edging at floor level to finish.

Working locks and key.

Expected surface marks and fading for a 200 old piece of furniture.  evidence of woodworm damage that has long been treated and no longer active.  strengthening on the inside of panel to lower cupboard.  beautiful piece of rustic furniture, still ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
203.2cm (80.00")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
62.2cm (24.49")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Folk Art Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194177
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3764
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Description
Early 19th century hand painted swedish folk art cupboard circa 1813.
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Fine example of swedish traditional furniture, comprising of 2 parts, the main body and a lift off cornice.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

We choose this piece on our travels as it's more substantial than the normal and has a open storage aperture half way up, which is not typical.  profusely hand painted using a kurbit method of application.  piece is initialed and dated 1813 just below the cornice.  double door upper cupboard opens to reveal a interior of 2 fixed shelves and a further shallow shelf, partially concealed in the cornice.  moving down to the shaped serving surface with original mouldings.  single door cupboard below, containing 1 fixed shelf for plenty of storage.  moulded edging at floor level to finish.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Folk Art Cupboard

Working locks and key.

Expected surface marks and fading for a 200 old piece of furniture.  evidence of woodworm damage that has long been treated and no longer active.  strengthening on the inside of panel to lower cupboard.  beautiful piece of rustic furniture, still ready for everyday use.

Height
203.2cm (80.00")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
62.2cm (24.49")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Folk Art Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194177
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3764
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 An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet.

Early 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Folk Art Cupboard

Archive II An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View III
Archive IV An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View IV
Archive V An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View V
Archive VI An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View VI
Archive VII An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View VII
Archive VIII An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View VIII
Archive IX An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View IX
Archive X An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View X
Archive XI An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View XI
Archive XII An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View XII
Archive XIII An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet. View XIII
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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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An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED SWEDISH FOLK ART CUPBOARD
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An early nineteenth-century Swedish painted pine cupboard featuring a shaped upper section with painted panel doors dated 1813 above an open shelf and lower cabinet.
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Swedish Allmoge furniture refers to traditional regional pieces created by local craftsmen in rural Sweden, primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries, often featuring distinctive painted decoration, monograms, and dates.

These cupboards were typically constructed from local softwoods such as pine or fir, using hand-dovetailed joints and wooden pegs, and decorated with natural mineral-based paints.

Authentic pieces generally display historic wear to the painted surface, hand-carved joinery, original iron hardware, and period-specific motifs, often accompanied by painted dates or initials denoting marital gifts.

A painted folk art cupboard functions well as a focal point in contemporary dining rooms, hallways, or kitchens, contrasting structured modern lines with rich historical texture and architectural shape.

Clean original painted finishes using a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive chemicals, excessive moisture, or direct sunlight to prevent cracking, fading, and lifting of the historic pigment.
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