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19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers
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19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers

19th century
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19th century hand painted swedish chest of drawers circa 1840.

Good quality swedish commode, quite possibly from the dalarna region.

Heavy chest of drawers made from solid thick pine.  rectangular top with a hand painted blue and green floral design which is on a grey background.   3 large deep drawers below the top surface, which have had the grain hand painted over to show through the deep red base colour, this effect has been repeated on the sides.

Standing on later feet, which likely date from the mid 20th century.  no keys.

Later fitted handles, which have been in place for some time.  shrinkage to top surface, which is natural and expected, but structurally sound. Expected fading and minor surface marks to woodwork.  height is slightly different from left to right, which only indicates this was a real made rustic piece.  minor evidence of dead inactive treated worm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103.5cm (40.75")
Width
129.5cm (50.98")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Swedish Painted Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA956690
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EA3297
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Description
19th century hand painted swedish chest of drawers circa 1840.

Good quality swedish commode, quite possibly from the dalarna region.

Heavy chest of drawers made from solid thick pine.  rectangular top with a hand painted blue and green floral design which is on a grey background.

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   3 large deep drawers below the top surface, which have had the grain hand painted over to show through the deep red base colour, this effect has been repeated on the sides.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A nineteenth-century Swedish three-drawer chest featuring a reddish-brown faux-grain painted finish and oval brass handles.
fig 1. 19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers

Standing on later feet, which likely date from the mid 20th century.  no keys.

Later fitted handles, which have been in place for some time.  shrinkage to top surface, which is natural and expected, but structurally sound. Expected fading and minor surface marks to woodwork.  height is slightly different from left to right, which only indicates this was a real made rustic piece.  minor evidence of dead inactive treated worm.

Height
103.5cm (40.75")
Width
129.5cm (50.98")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Swedish Painted Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA956690
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3297
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century Swedish three-drawer chest featuring a reddish-brown faux-grain painted finish and oval brass handles.

19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers

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Archive III A nineteenth-century Swedish three-drawer chest featuring a reddish-brown faux-grain painted finish and oval brass handles. View III
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A nineteenth-century Swedish three-drawer chest featuring a reddish-brown faux-grain painted finish and oval brass handles.
19TH CENTURY HAND PAINTED SWEDISH CHEST OF DRAWERS
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A nineteenth-century Swedish three-drawer chest featuring a reddish-brown faux-grain painted finish and oval brass handles.
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Nineteenth-century Swedish country furniture is defined by pine construction, simple structural lines, and hand-painted finishes often simulating marble, mahogany, or oak graining. These pieces were crafted locally across Swedish provinces to bring light and decorative warmth into rural homes.

Cabinetmakers primarily used native softwoods, such as pine and fir, bound with dovetail joinery. Surfaces were treated with hand-mixed distemper, milk paint, or oil-based pigments, accompanied by cast brass escutcheons and drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces feature hand-planed timber backs, hand-cut dovetails, and uneven wear patterns where paint has naturally thinned near handles and edges over time. Inspecting drawer bottoms for original pine boards and hand-forged hardware provides verification of era.

Position the chest against a neutral backdrop to highlight its painted finish and historic patina. Combine it with contemporary artwork, minimalist table lamps, or structured ceramic vases to balance historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals, water, or abrasive polishes. Maintain stable humidity levels indoors to prevent the underlying softwood from expanding, contracting, or flaking paint.
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