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Mid 19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Four Straight Drawers
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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Mid 19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Four Straight Drawers

19th century
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Mid 19th Century Swedish Birch Chest Of Four Straight Drawers

This very elegant chest of drawers is crafted from solid Scandinavian pine & beautifully veneered in birch. The top & sides feature figured birch, while the drawer fronts are finished in striking Karelian birch, known for its distinctive grain & rich character. The chest comprises four straight drawers, each opening with a key in the traditional Swedish manner & fitted with bone escutcheons. It is detailed with a moulded top edge & stands on classic block feet, giving it a well balanced appearance.

Fully restored & wax polished, the chest is presented in showroom condition. All drawers run smoothly & it is clean throughout ready to be placed & enjoyed in any setting.

Dimensions: Height: 97cm Width: 99cm Depth: 47cm

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Swedish Satin Birch Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1223836
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AF743
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Mid 19th Century Swedish Birch Chest Of Four Straight Drawers
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This very elegant chest of drawers is crafted from solid Scandinavian pine & beautifully veneered in birch.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

The top & sides feature figured birch, while the drawer fronts are finished in striking Karelian birch, known for its distinctive grain & rich character. The chest comprises four straight drawers, each opening with a key in the traditional Swedish manner & fitted with bone escutcheons. It is detailed with a moulded top edge & stands on classic block feet, giving it a well balanced appearance.

fig 1. A mid-19th-century Swedish satin birch chest featuring four straight drawers with central keyhole escutcheons.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Four Straight Drawers

Fully restored & wax polished, the chest is presented in showroom condition. All drawers run smoothly & it is clean throughout ready to be placed & enjoyed in any setting.

Dimensions: Height: 97cm Width: 99cm Depth: 47cm

fig 2. A mid-19th-century Swedish satin birch chest featuring four straight drawers with central keyhole escutcheons.
fig 2. Mid 19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Four Straight Drawers

At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

fig 3. A mid-19th-century Swedish satin birch chest featuring four straight drawers with central keyhole escutcheons.
fig 3. Mid 19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Four Straight Drawers

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Swedish Satin Birch Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223836
Dealers Internal Ref
AF743
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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Hasketon
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 6HZ
United Kingdom
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A mid-19th-century Swedish satin birch chest featuring four straight drawers with central keyhole escutcheons.
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Swedish Biedermeier furniture from the mid-19th century is defined by clean classical lines, functional proportions, and highly decorative light-wood veneers such as satin birch. It represents a Scandinavian adaptation of Neoclassical forms, prioritising structural symmetry and natural grain patterns over heavy applied ornamentation.

Craftspeople typically used native Scandinavian softwoods, such as pine, for the primary internal framing and drawer linings, surfaced with satin birch or flame birch veneers. Accents such as keyhole escutcheons were commonly fashioned from bone, ivory, or contrasting woods.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetail joinery inside the drawers, and original keyhole escutcheons. The presence of native Baltic pine lining behind the birch veneer is a primary indicator of historical Northern European cabinetmaking.

The golden tone and architectural silhouette of a Swedish birch chest make it versatile for neutral modern schemes. Positioned in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, it anchors a space effectively when paired with contemporary abstract art, simple ceramics, or textured linen fabrics.

Keep the chest positioned away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, cracking, or fading of the timber veneer. Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to protect the wood finish.
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