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19th Century Swedish Oak Secretaire
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19th Century Swedish Oak Secretaire

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19th Century Swedish Oak Secretaire

A beautifully proportioned 19th century Swedish secretaire of exceptional quality, retaining its original character and warmth. Crafted in figured Scandinavian oak and lined throughout in Scandinavian pine, the interior reveals an attractive arrangement of small drawers and compartments, offering both practicality and charm.

The fall-front opens to create a generous writing surface, while the lower section provides ample storage with two deep drawers fitted with original-style brass handles. Raised on elegant tapered feet, the piece displays the restrained sophistication for which Swedish furniture is so admired.

Height 84cms x Width 102cms x Depth 45cms. kneehole height 62cms

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 Oak Secretaire Desk to the 19th Century.

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19th Century Swedish Oak Secretaire
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A beautifully proportioned 19th century Swedish secretaire of exceptional quality, retaining its original character and warmth.
Richie Perrott Antiques

Crafted in figured Scandinavian oak and lined throughout in Scandinavian pine, the interior reveals an attractive arrangement of small drawers and compartments, offering both practicality and charm.

fig 1. A 19th-century Swedish oak secretaire chest featuring an open hinged fall-front writing flap revealing fitted interior drawers, positioned above two large lower drawers.
fig 1. 19th Century Swedish Oak Secretaire

The fall-front opens to create a generous writing surface, while the lower section provides ample storage with two deep drawers fitted with original-style brass handles. Raised on elegant tapered feet, the piece displays the restrained sophistication for which Swedish furniture is so admired.

fig 2. A 19th-century Swedish oak secretaire chest featuring an open hinged fall-front writing flap revealing fitted interior drawers, positioned above two large lower drawers.
fig 2. 19th Century Swedish Oak Secretaire

Height 84cms x Width 102cms x Depth 45cms. kneehole height 62cms

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.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Swedish Oak Secretaire Desk to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A 19th-century Swedish oak secretaire chest featuring an open hinged fall-front writing flap revealing fitted interior drawers, positioned above two large lower drawers.

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Archive III A 19th-century Swedish oak secretaire chest featuring an open hinged fall-front writing flap revealing fitted interior drawers, positioned above two large lower drawers. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Swedish oak secretaire chest featuring an open hinged fall-front writing flap revealing fitted interior drawers, positioned above two large lower drawers. View IV
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A 19th-century Swedish oak secretaire chest featuring an open hinged fall-front writing flap revealing fitted interior drawers, positioned above two large lower drawers.
19th Century Swedish Oak Secretaire
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A 19th-century Swedish oak secretaire chest featuring an open hinged fall-front writing flap revealing fitted interior drawers, positioned above two large lower drawers.
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  • ObjectBureaux & Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSwedish Country
  • MaterialOak, Iron, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front desk flap, fitted internal drawers, brass drop handles, tapered feet

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A Swedish secretaire is a functional storage chest that incorporates a fall-front flap, which lowers to create a flat writing surface while concealing an interior arrangement of small drawers and compartments.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid regional timbers such as oak, pine, or birch, complemented by hand-forged iron hinges, turned wooden knobs, and cast brass drawer handles.

Authentic period secretaires exhibit hand-planed back panels, irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, surface patination on the timber, and light oxidisation across original metal hardware and hinges.

A wooden secretaire serves as a compact home office desk in a living room, hallway, or bedroom alcove, providing concealed storage for modern electronics while closed.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply a thin coat of clear beeswax polish annually to protect the oak.
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