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19th c. Swedish Rococo Secretary with Library in Original Paint
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A rare, early 19th century Swedish Rococo style slant-front secretary from Fryksdalen in Värmland with arched cornice, circa 1820. The paint has been hand-scraped down to the original, gorgeous blue paint surface. The slant-front opens to reveal 8 drawers and a center pigeon hole behind the writing surface. The shaped doors of the upper library open to reveal four small drawers and three shelves, including a shaped, slotted utensil rack. The desk surface height is 28.75 inches. This piece disassembles for ease of transport (lower cabinet, upper case, doors, and cornice).
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Maison & Co. is a direct importer of fine 18th and 19th-century European antiques, many with original paint, specializing in Swedish Gustavian, French Louis XVI, and Swedish Rococo and Baroque periods. For inquiries, please contact us at Bernadette@maisonandco.com or 316.650.3341
