Where were these chests placed?

These storage pieces functioned primarily in bedrooms and hallways to hold linens, clothing, and household documents. Their decorative exteriors allowed them to sit in formal entertaining rooms as well. Today, they adapt easily to modern living spaces as bedroom storage or as statement credenzas in hallways and living areas.

How do I care for the wood?

Keep wooden surfaces away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent the timber veneers from drying out or splitting over time. Dust gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth without applying modern chemical polishes. Maintaining a stable room temperature and humidity level preserves the original paintwork and prevents the natural wood movement from stressing the joints.

What is a secretaire drawer?

A secretaire drawer conceals a fitted desk interior behind a drop-front or pull-out drawer facade. It provides small compartments and a writing surface without requiring a separate bureau. This clever multi-functional design allowed homeowners to manage correspondence in the main living areas of the house.

Are painted finishes original?

Many pieces retain their historic painted schemes, sometimes revealed through scraped paint techniques that expose the earliest layers of colour. These finishes often present a matte texture rather than a glossy modern sheen. Examining the paint surface under natural light helps reveal the subtle wear patterns and patination expected from nineteenth-century domestic use.

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A 19th century swedish commode brings sculptural wood grains and calm painted finishes to a room, offering practical storage with restrained continental elegance.

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Pair of Mid 19th Century Swedish Carved Elm Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£6,650

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19th Century Swedish Tiger Birch Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,395

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Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£6,250

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Pair of 19th Century Swedish Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£5,995

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Pair of Painted 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£6,250

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Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Commodes

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£6,150

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19th Century Original Scraped Paint Swedish Cupboard

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,895

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Pair of 19th Century Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Tops

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£6,295

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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,450

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Swedish Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Influenced Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£6,195

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Several pieces arrive with faux marble tops, proving that nineteenth-century Scandinavian households enjoyed a clever trompe-l'œil just as much as we do.

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19th Century Empire Revival Birch Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£1,995

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Swedish 19th Century Tiger Birch Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,650

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Swedish Pair of White 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£6,295

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Swedish 19th Century 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,395

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Swedish 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£1,995

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Antique Pine Chest in Original Paint

From Mark Davis Antiques

£750

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19th Century Swedish Commode

Pair of Mid 19th Century Swedish Carved Elm Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Tiger Birch Chest of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

Pair of Painted 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Commodes

19th Century Original Scraped Paint Swedish Cupboard

Pair of 19th Century Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Tops

19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Chest of Drawers

Swedish Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Influenced Chest of Drawers

19th Century Empire Revival Birch Chest of Drawers

Swedish 19th Century Tiger Birch Chest of Drawers

Swedish Pair of White 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Swedish 19th Century 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers

Swedish 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers

Antique Pine Chest in Original Paint

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