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19th Century Swedish Birch 3 Drawer Chest
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19th Century Swedish Birch 3 Drawer Chest

19th century
Sold 24 June 2026 · Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th century swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1870.

We are pleased to offer this chest of drawers, which showcases stunning timbers and that rich golden colour birch should be of this period.

Rectangular top with rounded front corners and moulded edge.   fitted with 3 drawers of near equal proportions, each opening on the key.  typical with swedish furniture of this period that there are no handles fitted.  working locks and key.  veneered in a tiger birch to the front and sides which gives it this striking appearance.   raised on 4 shaped legs.

Minor restorations to veneer which has been done to a high standard, recently re-polished by hand in our workshop. Minor surface marks to top surface.  ready for everyday use.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Birch Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85.7cm (33.74")
Width
104.8cm (41.26")
Depth
47.6cm (18.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1200044
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3722
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Description
19th century swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1870.
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We are pleased to offer this chest of drawers, which showcases stunning timbers and that rich golden colour birch should be of this period.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Rectangular top with rounded front corners and moulded edge.   fitted with 3 drawers of near equal proportions, each opening on the key.  typical with swedish furniture of this period that there are no handles fitted.  working locks and key.  veneered in a tiger birch to the front and sides which gives it this striking appearance.   raised on 4 shaped legs.

Minor restorations to veneer which has been done to a high standard, recently re-polished by hand in our workshop. Minor surface marks to top surface.  ready for everyday use.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Birch Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
85.7cm (33.74")
Width
104.8cm (41.26")
Depth
47.6cm (18.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200044
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3722
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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Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring figured birch veneer across three full-width drawers and standing on bracket feet. SOLD24 JUN 26

19th Century Swedish Birch 3 Drawer Chest

Archive II A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring figured birch veneer across three full-width drawers and standing on bracket feet. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring figured birch veneer across three full-width drawers and standing on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring figured birch veneer across three full-width drawers and standing on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring figured birch veneer across three full-width drawers and standing on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring figured birch veneer across three full-width drawers and standing on bracket feet. View VI
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Archive VIII A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring figured birch veneer across three full-width drawers and standing on bracket feet. View VIII
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A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring figured birch veneer across three full-width drawers and standing on bracket feet.
19TH CENTURY SWEDISH BIRCH 3 DRAWER CHEST
Ref: SA1200044
A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring figured birch veneer across three full-width drawers and standing on bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical / Biedermeier
  • MaterialBirch, Pine
  • ColourHoney Blonde
  • MotifsFigured birch veneer, Key escutcheons, Three-drawer configuration, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 85.7 cm (34 in) x W 104.8 cm (41 in) x D 47.6 cm (19 in)

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Nineteenth-century Swedish furniture design is characterised by clean architectural lines, restraint in ornamentation, and a focus on the natural beauty of native timbers such as birch and pine, often inspired by continental European neoclassical trends.

Craftsmen typically utilised solid pine or softwood frames overlaid with highly figured local birch veneers, particularly flame or curly birch, combined with hand-cut dovetail joinery in the drawer construction and brass or iron hardware.

Authentication involves examining the interior drawer construction for hand-cut dovetails, checking the consistency of the veneer thickness, looking for period-appropriate hand-forged or cast metal locks, and observing natural ageing in the timber.

This piece works effectively as a warm textual contrast in minimalist or neutral contemporary schemes, pairing well with understated walls and modern lighting to highlight the rich figuring of the wood.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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