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Scandinavian 18th Century Black-Painted Carved Bureau

$13,950
£10,431.05
€12,182.87
CA$19,599.74
A$19,853.50
CHF 11,399.46
MX$240,717.68
NOK 132,276.16
SEK 134,641.91
DKK 91,079.83

About the Item

Made in Scandinavia around 1790, this bureau has a black painted finish and very fine carvings. The bureau, a sloping-front writing and storage piece, combines a fall front with drawers and interior fittings for writing and storage. The black paint gives the piece a strong, uniform surface, while the fine carvings provide decorative relief and detail. As an eighteenth-century Scandinavian piece, the bureau carries strong period character. Suited to a study, sitting room, hall, or bedroom, it serves as a writing and storage piece while making a decorative statement through its carved, black-painted surface. Suited to both period and plainer modern interiors, the bureau combines storage, a writing surface, and decorative form. As a black-painted Scandinavian bureau with fine carvings, it offers practical function together with a bold, carved, and graphic decorative presence, working as both a useful and an ornamental piece of eighteenth-century case furniture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 90.75 in (230.51 cm)Width: 46.5 in (118.11 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    Scandinavia
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This is an antique and having been around for a long time, it will show signs of wear. Antique pieces have very much sought-after character and associated flaws. Please review photos for condition & contact us with questions!
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AC4451stDibs: LU835951222932

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