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19th Century Swedish Burr Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers
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19th Century Swedish Burr Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

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19th Century Swedish Burr Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

A superb 19th century Swedish burr walnut tall chest of drawers, offering elegant proportions and exceptional storage. Beautifully figured burr walnut veneers adorn the drawer fronts, displaying wonderful depth, colour and natural grain patterns throughout.

The chest features a shaped upper gallery above seven graduating drawers, all fitted with attractive original-style decorative brass handles and escutcheons. The drawers have been professionally lined in black, providing a clean and luxurious finish.

Presented in excellent condition, the chest has been carefully polished and waxed to a rich lustre, enhancing the warmth and character of the walnut. The drawers run smoothly and the piece is ready to be placed directly into the home.

A striking and practical example of 19th century Swedish furniture, ideal for a bedroom, dressing room or hall, combining timeless elegance with generous storage capacity.

Height 156cms x Width 90cms x Depth 50cms

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 Burr Walnut Tall Chest to the 19th Century.

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19th Century Swedish Burr Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers
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A superb 19th century Swedish burr walnut tall chest of drawers, offering elegant proportions and exceptional storage.
Richie Perrott Antiques

Beautifully figured burr walnut veneers adorn the drawer fronts, displaying wonderful depth, colour and natural grain patterns throughout.

fig 1. A tall 19th-century Swedish burr walnut chest of drawers featuring seven drawers, crossbanded inlay, ornate brass handles, and a stepped top section.
fig 1. 19th Century Swedish Burr Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

The chest features a shaped upper gallery above seven graduating drawers, all fitted with attractive original-style decorative brass handles and escutcheons. The drawers have been professionally lined in black, providing a clean and luxurious finish.

fig 2. A tall 19th-century Swedish burr walnut chest of drawers featuring seven drawers, crossbanded inlay, ornate brass handles, and a stepped top section.
fig 2. 19th Century Swedish Burr Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

Presented in excellent condition, the chest has been carefully polished and waxed to a rich lustre, enhancing the warmth and character of the walnut. The drawers run smoothly and the piece is ready to be placed directly into the home.

fig 3. A tall 19th-century Swedish burr walnut chest of drawers featuring seven drawers, crossbanded inlay, ornate brass handles, and a stepped top section.
fig 3. 19th Century Swedish Burr Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

A striking and practical example of 19th century Swedish furniture, ideal for a bedroom, dressing room or hall, combining timeless elegance with generous storage capacity.

Height 156cms x Width 90cms x Depth 50cms

fig 4. A tall 19th-century Swedish burr walnut chest of drawers featuring seven drawers, crossbanded inlay, ornate brass handles, and a stepped top section.
fig 4. 19th Century Swedish Burr Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers

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 Burr Walnut Tall Chest to the 19th Century.

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A tall 19th-century Swedish burr walnut chest of drawers featuring seven drawers, crossbanded inlay, ornate brass handles, and a stepped top section.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSwedish Biedermeier
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Pine, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsBurr veneer, Stepped top drawer, Crossbanded borders, Brass escutcheons

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Nineteenth-century Swedish furniture often combines neo-classical Biedermeier influences with restraint and elegant proportions. Craftsmen frequently utilised richly figured native and imported veneers, such as burr walnut and birch, paired with clean geometric silhouettes.

These pieces typically feature a solid softwood or oak carcass overlaid with decorative burr walnut veneers. Drawer linings are commonly crafted from pine or oak, fitted with hand-cut dovetail joints and brass or bronze drop handles.

Authentic 19th-century walnut furniture displays signs of period construction, including hand-sawn carcass timbers, uneven dovetail joints, and natural age-related shrinkage. Look for authentic lock mechanisms, original drawer runners showing friction wear, and genuine patination on the veneer.

A tallboy chest serves as a functional focal point when placed against a neutral wall in a bedroom or hallway. Balance its vertical scale with a wall-mounted mirror or contemporary artwork above, flanked by modern ceramics or lighting.

Maintain burr walnut by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer movement, lifting, or fading of the timber finish.
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