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19th c. Swedish Rococo Secretary with Library in Original Paint

Offered by: Maison & Co.

Description
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 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).

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1820
Styles / Movements:	Rococo, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	2190
Incollect Reference #:	712421

Dimensions

W.	58.25 in;	H.	89.75 in;	D.	24.39 in;
W.	147.96 cm;	H.	227.97 cm;	D.	61.95 cm;

Message from Seller:

Maison & Co. sells beautiful antiques in a fresh palette, perfect for today and tomorrow. A direct importer of fine 18th and 19th century European antiques, many with original paint. Maison and Co. specializes in the Swedish Gustavian, French Louis XVI, as well as the Swedish Rococo and Baroque periods.