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Traditional 19th Century Hand Painted Scandinavian Box
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Traditional 19th Century Hand Painted Scandinavian Box

19th century
Description

Traditional 19th century hand painted scandinavian box circa 1860.

Rustic made piece from sweden that was used to help secure a person's possessions.

Oval shaped with a slight domed lid, decorated with black painted strapwork, ring handles to the sides and a carrying handle to the top.  working lock and key.  hand painted in the traditional kurbit manner.  this box has been lacquered to a high gloss finish.  interior has been later painted a creamy white.

Minor losses to woodwork and surface scuffs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.9cm (9.02")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
38.7cm (15.24")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Scandinavian Painted Wooden Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194320
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3763D
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Description
Traditional 19th century hand painted scandinavian box circa 1860.

Rustic made piece from sweden that was used to help secure a person's possessions.

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Oval shaped with a slight domed lid, decorated with black painted strapwork, ring handles to the sides and a carrying handle to the top.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  working lock and key.  hand painted in the traditional kurbit manner.  this box has been lacquered to a high gloss finish.  interior has been later painted a creamy white.

Minor losses to woodwork and surface scuffs.

Height
22.9cm (9.02")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
38.7cm (15.24")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Scandinavian Painted Wooden Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194320
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3763D
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.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An oval 19th-century Scandinavian painted wooden box featuring black iron straps, a top metal handle, comb-painted sides, and hand-painted floral motifs on the curved lid.
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Archive I An oval 19th-century Scandinavian painted wooden box featuring black iron straps, a top metal handle, comb-painted sides, and hand-painted floral motifs on the curved lid.

Traditional 19th Century Hand Painted Scandinavian Box

Archive II An oval 19th-century Scandinavian painted wooden box featuring black iron straps, a top metal handle, comb-painted sides, and hand-painted floral motifs on the curved lid. View II
Archive III An oval 19th-century Scandinavian painted wooden box featuring black iron straps, a top metal handle, comb-painted sides, and hand-painted floral motifs on the curved lid. View III
Archive IV An oval 19th-century Scandinavian painted wooden box featuring black iron straps, a top metal handle, comb-painted sides, and hand-painted floral motifs on the curved lid. View IV
Archive V An oval 19th-century Scandinavian painted wooden box featuring black iron straps, a top metal handle, comb-painted sides, and hand-painted floral motifs on the curved lid. View V
Archive VI An oval 19th-century Scandinavian painted wooden box featuring black iron straps, a top metal handle, comb-painted sides, and hand-painted floral motifs on the curved lid. View VI
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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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Verified Since May 2012
Items For Sale 600
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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An oval 19th-century Scandinavian painted wooden box featuring black iron straps, a top metal handle, comb-painted sides, and hand-painted floral motifs on the curved lid.
TRADITIONAL 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED SCANDINAVIAN BOX
Ref: SA1194320
An oval 19th-century Scandinavian painted wooden box featuring black iron straps, a top metal handle, comb-painted sides, and hand-painted floral motifs on the curved lid.
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Scandinavian folk art painting developed primarily in rural communities during the 18th and 19th centuries, characterised by vibrant decorative styles such as Norwegian rosemaling and Swedish kurbits. Local craftsmen painted everyday pine furniture and household storage containers with stylised floral, scroll, and faux-grain motifs to bring colour into domestic interiors.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from locally sourced softwoods such as pine or spruce, often incorporating bentwood construction techniques. Hand-forged iron straps, hinges, and lock plates were fitted to reinforce the wooden frame and provide security.

Authentic pieces feature signs of natural hand-tooling, hand-forged iron hardware with irregular blacksmithing marks, and original paintwork showing realistic age-related wear or craquelure. Decorative techniques often include distinctive comb-graining, sponge painting, or regional scrollwork typical of Nordic folk traditions.

A painted folk box serves as a textural accent piece on a sideboard, bookshelf, or console table within modern rustic or eclectic interior schemes. Pairing the warm painted timber against clean modern backdrop surfaces allows the historical brushwork and ironwork details to stand out.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and sharp fluctuations in humidity to prevent paint flaking or wood movement. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid water, liquid detergents, or abrasive waxes that could compromise the original painted surface.
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