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19th-century Swedish Masur Birch Secretaire
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19th-century Swedish Masur Birch Secretaire

19th century
Description

A beautifully restored 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire, showcasing the highly figured, shimmering grain that defines true masur birch. The piece offers three deep lower drawers and a pull-down fall front with working key, opening to reveal ten interior drawers and a central locking cupboard.

Every element has been restored by hand, with all drawers running smoothly and the whole piece finished with a rich wax polish.

Height 130cms x Width 101cms x Depth 48cms.

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.

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.

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

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Description
A beautifully restored 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire, showcasing the highly figured, shimmering grain that defines true masur birch.
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The piece offers three deep lower drawers and a pull-down fall front with working key, opening to reveal ten interior drawers and a central locking cupboard.
Richie Perrott Antiques
fig 1. A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. 19th-century Swedish Masur Birch Secretaire

Every element has been restored by hand, with all drawers running smoothly and the whole piece finished with a rich wax polish.

Height 130cms x Width 101cms x Depth 48cms.

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

fig 2. A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles.
fig 2. 19th-century Swedish Masur Birch Secretaire

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 3. A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles.
fig 3. 19th-century Swedish Masur Birch Secretaire

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 Secretaire to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles.

19th-century Swedish Masur Birch Secretaire

Archive II A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles. View XIV
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A 19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire desk featuring a fall-front top compartment above three wide drawers with brass handles.
19th-century Swedish Masur birch secretaire
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  • ObjectSecretaires
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBiedermeier
  • MaterialMasur Birch, Brass, Pine
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsFall-front flap, figured graining, brass drop handles, plinth base

This 19th-century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire is constructed from Masur birch, pine and brass, presenting a warm golden brown colour with a highly figured, shimmering grain. The tall cabinet stands on a solid plinth base beneath three wide lower drawers, all fitted with rectangular brass drop handles and central key escutcheons. The upper section comprises a pull-down fall front with a working key, opening to reveal ten interior drawers and a central locking cupboard. Measuring Height 130 cm by Width 101 cm by Depth 48 cm, the piece has undergone hand restoration to ensure smooth drawer operation and a rich wax polish finish. It serves as a practical storage desk in a gentleman's library, study or home office.

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A 19th-century Swedish secretaire is a tall writing cabinet featuring a fall-front writing flap that closes vertically to conceal internal compartments and small drawers above larger base drawers. Commonly produced during the Gustavian and Biedermeier eras, these pieces emphasised architectural proportions and highlighted the natural figure of native timbers.

These secretaires were primarily crafted using native Northern European hardwoods, particularly figured Masur birch, flame birch, and pine secondary framing. Construction involved hand-sawn veneers, dovetail drawer joinery, solid brass escutcheons, and steel locking mechanisms.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, historic pine linings on drawers, and original lock plates with age-appropriate oxidisation. Look for distinctive mottled or swirl grain patterns characteristic of genuine Masur birch alongside period joinery techniques.

Position the secretaire as a statement piece in a study, living room, or hallway against a neutral backdrop to allow the rich timber figure to stand out. Pair it with minimalist seating, contemporary ceramics, or clean-lined artwork to balance its historic silhouette.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer movement and colour bleaching. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood and maintain its natural lustre.
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