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Swedish Mid 19th Century Hand Painted Oak Dome Top Coffer
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Swedish Mid 19th Century Hand Painted Oak Dome Top Coffer

19th century
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Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer circa 1852.

Vibrant and beautiful dome top trunk of grand proportions. Hand painted by jons persson (1811-1866) who was based in the south east area of valleberga. Rare to fine a coffer in oak as pine was the usual wood used.

Painted in a blue base, with red, green and yellow swags, flowers and decoration. Initialed s.n.s and dated 1852.

Original decorative painted iron strap work and hinges. Interior provides a wealth of storage space and a fitted candle box. Complete with original lock and key.

Expected surface marks and fading.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.6cm (28.98")
Width
138.5cm (54.53")
Depth
62.8cm (24.72")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Painted Dome Coffer to the 19th Century.

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SA833579
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3106
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Description
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer circa 1852.

Vibrant and beautiful dome top trunk of grand proportions. Hand painted by jons persson (1811-1866) who was based in the south east area of valleberga. Rare to fine a coffer in oak as pine was the usual wood used.

fig 1. A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps.
fig 1. Swedish Mid 19th Century Hand Painted Oak Dome Top Coffer

Painted in a blue base, with red, green and yellow swags, flowers and decoration. Initialed s.n.s and dated 1852.

Original decorative painted iron strap work and hinges. Interior provides a wealth of storage space and a fitted candle box. Complete with original lock and key.

Expected surface marks and fading.

Height
73.6cm (28.98")
Width
138.5cm (54.53")
Depth
62.8cm (24.72")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Painted Dome Coffer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA833579
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3106
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps.

Swedish Mid 19th Century Hand Painted Oak Dome Top Coffer

Archive II A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps. View II
Archive III A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps. View VI
Archive VII A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps. View IX
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
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73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps.
SWEDISH MID 19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED OAK DOME TOP COFFER
Ref: SA833579
A mid-19th-century Swedish oak dome-top coffer painted in blue with hand-painted floral scrolls, dated 1852, and fitted with black iron straps.
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A Swedish dome top coffer is a traditional wooden storage chest featuring a curved lid, often decorated with folk art painting and reinforced with iron straps. Historically used as marriage or dowry chests in rural Scandinavian households, these coffers served as essential storage for linens and textiles during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Scandinavian coffers were typically constructed from local softwoods or hardwoods such as pine or oak, fitted with hand-forged wrought iron bands, hinges, and lock plates. Decorative finishes were applied using mineral-based pigments, frequently incorporating floral motifs, dates, and initials associated with the original owner.

Authentic 19th-century coffers exhibit natural wear consistent with age, hand-hammered iron fittings with uneven surfaces, and original dovetailed or pegged wooden joinery. Original paintwork typically displays authentic craquelure, surface oxidisation, and targeted rubbing on high-touch areas such as the lid rim and base.

A Swedish painted coffer serves as a statement piece when positioned at the foot of a bed, within an entry hall, or used as a central coffee table in a living room. Its muted blue tones and graphic folk art motifs complement minimalist Scandinavian, rustic farmhouse, or eclectic interiors by adding texture and historical character.

Maintain painted wooden coffers by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive sprays. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity to prevent the wood from warping and the historic paint layers from flaking.
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