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A 19th-century Swedish Curl Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers
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A 19th-century Swedish Curl Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A 19th-century Swedish curl mahogany secretaire chest of drawers, beautifully crafted and richly figured. The piece offers four full-depth drawers with an original key for opening, plus a fitted secretaire section with six internal drawers . All drawers run smoothly, and the entire chest has been cleaned and waxed, bringing out the decorative curl mahogany grain. A refined and practical storage piece, ready for clothing, documents, and personal items.

Height 99cms x Width 102cms x Depth 49cms.

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.

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Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Swedish Mahogany Secretaire Chest to the 19th Century.

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A 19th-century Swedish curl mahogany secretaire chest of drawers, beautifully crafted and richly figured.
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The piece offers four full-depth drawers with an original key for opening, plus a fitted secretaire section with six internal drawers.
Richie Perrott Antiques

. All drawers run smoothly, and the entire chest has been cleaned and waxed, bringing out the decorative curl mahogany grain. A refined and practical storage piece, ready for clothing, documents, and personal items.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Swedish curl mahogany secretaire chest featuring three long drawers below a fold-down desk surface revealing fitted interior drawers.
fig 1. A 19th-century Swedish Curl Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers

Height 99cms x Width 102cms x Depth 49cms.

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.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century Swedish curl mahogany secretaire chest featuring three long drawers below a fold-down desk surface revealing fitted interior drawers.
fig 2. A 19th-century Swedish Curl Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers

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 Mahogany Secretaire Chest to the 19th Century.

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A nineteenth-century Swedish curl mahogany secretaire chest featuring three long drawers below a fold-down desk surface revealing fitted interior drawers.
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  • ObjectSecretaire Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSwedish Biedermeier
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Drop-front writing flap, Brass escutcheons, Fitted interior drawers

This nineteenth-century Swedish Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers has a warm brown finish in curl mahogany veneer. The structure comprises three long exterior drawers below a drop-down writing flap that reveals six fitted interior drawers and an open central compartment, complete with decorative brass escutcheons and shaped wooden bracket feet. The timber exhibits a richly figured grain across all drawer fronts and the main body. Measuring 99 cm high by 102 cm wide and 49 cm deep, the piece provides practical storage for clothing, documents, and everyday items in a study, library, or bedroom. The chest stands against a neutral wall on a hard surface, presenting an upright rectangular silhouette with straight sides and a flat top. The cleaned and waxed surfaces display polished wooden tones with visible flame mahogany figuring. Each exterior drawer front centres on an ornate, stylized keyhole plate in yellow brass, matching the smaller round wooden knobs fitted to the internal compartments. The base rests on low bracket feet that lift the cabinet slightly off the ground, completing the traditional Scandinavian neoclassical profile.

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A 19th-century Swedish secretaire chest combines a vertical chest of drawers with a fall-front writing flap that opens to reveal a fitted interior of small drawers and cubbyholes. Popularised during the Empire and Biedermeier periods, these pieces served as space-saving writing desks in Scandinavian interiors.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid native softwoods veneered with high-grade curl mahogany or birch timber. Interiors often featured delicate oak or pine drawer linings, paired with cast brass escutcheons and lock mechanisms.

Authentic 19th-century secretaires feature hand-cut dovetail joints, book-matched veneer patterns across drawer fronts, original brass lock plates, and evidence of historical hand-planing on rear panels and drawer bottoms.

Position the piece as a focal point in a home office, hallway, or living area to combine storage with a compact workspace. Pair the warm timber tones with neutral wall palettes, brass accents, and minimalist modern art to balance traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Maintain timber humidity by positioning the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking. Apply a natural beeswax polish annually along the wood grain and wipe down surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth.
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