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Neat Swedish Painted Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Millers Antiques
for sale €3,276     $3,556
£2,800
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Neat Swedish Painted Bureau Cabinet Bookcase

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A charming well designed mid 19th century Swedish two part desk with opening working flap revealing drawers and pigeon holes, a two door shelved cupboard beneath, with three shelves to the top.

All in good strong condition, with a seating height of 69cm, minor treated woodworm to the back (close up photo)

drawers free running, made around 1850 and all ready to enjoy and use.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Physical Dimensions
Height
192cm (75.59")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Millers Antiques has dated this Swedish Painted Bureau Cabinet to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204357
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays

Description
A charming well designed mid 19th century Swedish two part desk with opening working flap revealing drawers and pigeon holes, a two door shelved cupboard beneath, with three shelves to the top.
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All in good strong condition, with a seating height of 69cm, minor treated woodworm to the back (close up photo).
Millers Antiques

drawers free running, made around 1850 and all ready to enjoy and use.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Height
192cm (75.59")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Swedish Painted Bureau Cabinet to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204357
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish.
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Archive I A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish.

Neat Swedish Painted Bureau Cabinet Bookcase

Archive II A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View II
Archive III A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View III
Archive IV A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View IV
Archive V A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View V
Archive VI A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View VI
Archive VII A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View VII
Archive VIII A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View VIII
Archive IX A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View IX
Archive X A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View X
Archive XI A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View XI
Archive XII A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View XII
Archive XIII A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View XIII
Archive XIV A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View XIV
Archive XV A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View XV
Archive XVI A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View XVI
Archive XVII A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View XVII
Archive XVIII A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View XVIII
Archive XIX A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View XIX
Archive XX A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View XX
Archive XXI A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish. View XXI
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Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish.
Neat Swedish Painted Bureau Cabinet Bookcase
Ref: SA1204357
A tall two-tier Swedish softwood bureau cabinet with diamond panel moulding on the doors, a slanted fall-front flap, and a distressed pale grey painted finish.
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A Swedish bureau cabinet, traditionally associated with Scandinavian country and Gustavian designs of the late 18th and 19th centuries, combines a slanted fall-front writing desk with upper and lower storage cupboards. These pieces were engineered to maximize functional workspace while incorporating clean neoclassical lines suited to Nordic light.

Swedish furniture from this era was typically constructed using regional softwoods such as pine or spruce. The surfaces were rendered in hand-mixed distemper or oil paints in soft grey, blue, or white tones, completed with brass keyhole escutcheons and wrought iron hinges.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, pegged mortise-and-tenon framing, and natural wear patterns on the painted finish. Inspecting unpainted back panels and interior pine framework helps confirm age and regional construction methods.

A painted bureau cabinet functions as a focal point in a hallway, home office, or living area when paired with neutral textiles and stoneware ceramics. Opening the fall-front flap creates an architectural compact workspace that conceals clutter when closed.

Dust the painted surfaces gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water or chemical cleaning products that could strip historic paint layers. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources to prevent the pine structure from expanding or cracking.
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