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Pair of Swedish Painted Bookcases
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Pair of Swedish Painted Bookcases

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
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Stunning pair of elegant 19th C Swedish pine painted bookcases. 1860

Adjustable shelving

23.5cm shelf depth (upper)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Pair Swedish Painted Bookcases to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
249.5cm (98.23")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243124
Dealers Internal Reference
9667
Description
Stunning pair of elegant 19th C Swedish pine painted bookcases. 1860

Adjustable shelving

23.5cm shelf depth (upper)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Pair Swedish Painted Bookcases to the 19th Century.

Height
249.5cm (98.23")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243124
Dealers Internal Ref
9667
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards.
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Archive I A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards.

Pair of Swedish Painted Bookcases

Archive II A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View II
Archive III A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View III
Archive IV A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View IV
Archive V A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View V
Archive VI A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View VI
Archive VII A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View IX
Archive X A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View X
Archive XI A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View XI
Archive XII A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards. View XIII
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 699
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards.
Pair of Swedish Painted Bookcases
Ref: SA1243124
A pair of tall Swedish Gustavian style off-white painted bookcases featuring glazed upper doors with dark green interior backs above lower cupboards.
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  • ObjectBookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGustavian
  • MaterialPainted Softwood, Glass, Brass
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsGlazed doors, Dentil cornice, Dark green interior, Reeded panel doors
  • SizeH 249.5 cm (98 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century Swedish Gustavian bookcases comprises tall upper display cabinets and lower cupboards made from painted softwood, glass, and brass. The pieces are finished in an off-white paint with visible wear and distressing, complemented by a dark green painted interior backdrop. Each upper section has glazed cabinet doors divided into multiple panes with dentil mouldings running along the cornice above. The lower section features reeded panel doors fitted with small round brass knobs on the front, and the entire structure stands on bracket feet with shaped aprons. Measuring 249.5 cm high, 124 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, these substantial storage units suit practical organisation in a large living room, library, or hallway. The adjustable shelving accommodates books, display pieces, or tableware, bringing traditional Scandinavian character into a modern interior space.

FAQs

Originating during the reign of King Gustav III in the late 18th century, Gustavian style adapts French Neoclassical design into simplified Swedish forms. Key characteristics include muted, light-painted finishes designed to reflect scarce winter daylight, refined symmetry, clean vertical lines, and delicate carved details.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from native Scandinavian softwoods, such as pine or spruce. Surfaces were typically finished with hand-applied chalk or milk paint, fitted with individual panes of hand-blown glass, and secured with simple brass hardware.

Authentic pieces generally display natural age-related paint wear, showing underlying wood grain or older colour layers beneath. Look for hand-cut glass panes held by original glazing bars, traditional peg joint construction, and hand-planed backboards.

Positioning a symmetrical pair creates balance on either side of a architectural focal point or large doorway. Neutral off-white paintwork blends easily with contemporary schemes, while dark interior linings provide a contrasting background to highlight ceramics, glassware, or curated books.

Clean painted wooden surfaces using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners, solvent polishes, or excessive moisture that may lift historical paint layers. Glass panes should be cleaned carefully using a mild solution applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed directly onto the frame.
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