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19th Century Swedish Tiger Birch Chest of Drawers
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19th Century Swedish Tiger Birch Chest of Drawers

19th century
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19th century swedish tiger birch chest of drawers circa 1870.

Stunning 4 drawer chest veneered in a tiger birch which gives it's striking finish.

Slightly over-sailing top with molded edge and rounded front corners.  chest is fitted with 4 drawers of equal proportions which open on the key.  it is normal for scandinavian furniture of this period not to have handles or knobs, but could be retro fitted if desired.  beaded edge fitted in-between each drawer.  raised on 4 shaped block feet.

Areas of restoration to woodwork to bottom drawer and each lower side, this has been done in near matching timber which wasn't easy to source.  expected minor surface marks and fading.  completely re-polished by hand in our workshop and ready for everyday use.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
104.8cm (41.26")
Width
106.7cm (42.01")
Depth
48.9cm (19.25")
Reference Numbers
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SA1208597
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3548
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Description
19th century swedish tiger birch chest of drawers circa 1870.

Stunning 4 drawer chest veneered in a tiger birch which gives it's striking finish.

Slightly over-sailing top with molded edge and rounded front corners.  chest is fitted with 4 drawers of equal proportions which open on the key.

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  it is normal for scandinavian furniture of this period not to have handles or knobs, but could be retro fitted if desired.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  beaded edge fitted in-between each drawer.  raised on 4 shaped block feet.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons.
fig 1. 19th Century Swedish Tiger Birch Chest of Drawers

Areas of restoration to woodwork to bottom drawer and each lower side, this has been done in near matching timber which wasn't easy to source.  expected minor surface marks and fading.  completely re-polished by hand in our workshop and ready for everyday use.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
104.8cm (41.26")
Width
106.7cm (42.01")
Depth
48.9cm (19.25")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208597
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3548
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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Archive I A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons.

19th Century Swedish Tiger Birch Chest of Drawers

Archive II A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons. View IX
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons.
19TH CENTURY SWEDISH TIGER BIRCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
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A nineteenth-century Swedish chest of drawers featuring four drawers decorated with book-matched tiger birch veneer and small white escutcheons.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSwedish Biedermeier
  • MaterialTiger Birch, Bone
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsBookmatched veneer, Tiger birch grain, White escutcheons, Plinth feet
  • SizeH 104.8 cm (41 in) x W 106.7 cm (42 in) x D 48.9 cm (19 in)

This nineteenth-century Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers is veneered in honey brown tiger birch with a bookmatched grain pattern and a polished finish. The rectangular case comprises an over-sailing top with a moulded edge, rounded front corners, and four equal drawers separated by beaded mouldings, fitted with small white bone escutcheons and no protruding handles. The piece is raised on four shaped block feet. Areas of restoration appear on the woodwork of the bottom drawer and lower sides, accompanied by minor surface marks and fading. Measuring 104.8 cm high, 106.7 cm wide, and 48.9 cm deep, this practical storage unit functions well as a bedroom chest or a statement console in a hallway or living room for everyday use.

FAQs

Swedish Biedermeier furniture from the early to mid-nineteenth century is known for its clean architectural shapes, restrained ornamentation, and preference for light, highly figured native woods such as tiger or flamed birch.

These chests were typically constructed with a softwood carcass, such as pine, covered in thick cut veneers of figured birch or mahogany, often finished with bone or brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, thick hand-sawn veneers showing natural timber shrinkage, pine drawer linings, and original cast or bone lock escutcheons.

The warm golden colour and graphic grain of tiger birch pair well with neutral contemporary colour palettes, modern abstract artwork, or minimalist ceramics to create visual contrast.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or veneer lifting, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber.
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