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Scandinavian 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers
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Scandinavian 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Scandinavian 19th century birch chest of drawers circa 1870.

Good quality swedish chest fitted with 4 drawers of equal proportion.

2 plank top with rounded top front edge and moulding.  each pine lined drawer is fitted with working lock and key, as typical with swedish furniture there are no knobs or handles and the drawers open on the key.  standing on 4 block feet.

Recently fully re-finished in our workshop and re-polished by hand, maintaining it's rich golden colour which showcases the grain in the timber.

Expected minor surface marks in line with age and use.  evidence of previous worm damage to 1 lower side, which has been filled and restored.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Scandinavian Birch Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1195679
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3832
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Description
Scandinavian 19th century birch chest of drawers circa 1870.

Good quality swedish chest fitted with 4 drawers of equal proportion.

2 plank top with rounded top front edge and moulding.

“
  each pine lined drawer is fitted with working lock and key, as typical with swedish furniture there are no knobs or handles and the drawers open on the key.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  standing on 4 block feet.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Scandinavian chest of drawers crafted from golden birch with four wide drawers and keyhole escutcheons.
fig 1. Scandinavian 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers

Recently fully re-finished in our workshop and re-polished by hand, maintaining it's rich golden colour which showcases the grain in the timber.

Expected minor surface marks in line with age and use.  evidence of previous worm damage to 1 lower side, which has been filled and restored.

Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Scandinavian Birch Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195679
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3832
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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Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A nineteenth-century Scandinavian chest of drawers crafted from golden birch with four wide drawers and keyhole escutcheons.

Scandinavian 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers

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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
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73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century Scandinavian chest of drawers crafted from golden birch with four wide drawers and keyhole escutcheons.
SCANDINAVIAN 19TH CENTURY BIRCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
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A nineteenth-century Scandinavian chest of drawers crafted from golden birch with four wide drawers and keyhole escutcheons.
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19th-century Scandinavian Biedermeier furniture is defined by clean lines, functional forms, and the prominent use of light-coloured native timbers such as satin birch and flame birch. The style reflects Neoclassical influences adapted for domestic Northern European interiors.

These pieces were typically constructed using native woods like birch, pine, or oak, often featuring figured birch veneers on key surfaces. Hardware generally consisted of subtle brass or steel keyhole escutcheons, with drawers crafted using traditional dovetail joinery.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, pine or oak secondary drawer linings, and natural grain variations characteristic of flame birch veneer. Look for historical keyhole escutcheons and signs of hand-planed back panels or timber contraction.

The light wood tone and minimal profile allow this item to anchor a modern hallway, bedroom, or living area. Combining it with contemporary art or minimalist ceramics creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and current design.

Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer shrinkage or cracking. Clean surfaces gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood finish.
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