Case Pieces

This cupboard has unique details of the Swedish Gustavian period that give it a country estate elegance. It is a two-part cupboard, with a middle shelf which shows lovely age and wear and is now a perfect area for displaying a decorative piece of china. The top doors open to reveal shelves featuring a fantastic

This Gustavian Period commode with 3 drawers is from Medevi Brunn, Sweden’s oldest health spa and is stamped “Medevi Brunn” on the wonderfully hand-planed backboard. It used to furnish the spa’s hotel and house-villas. The piece features exceptional original metal hardware and escutcheons and has been dry scraped to its original paint on the top

This early Rococo cabinet has all the right details, giving it a harmonious elegance. Recessed carvings on the upper doors echo the gracefully curved shape of the cornice. The hardware is all original, with ornate escutcheons featuring two cherubs holding the crown of Sweden. The ball feet, usually seen on baroque period furniture, show how

The vivid original paint on the exterior combines with beautiful details that create a piece that is a standout example of its era. Jämtland is a county in Sweden, and during the winter, its towns get an average of only four and half hours of sunshine. To combat this, the Swedes used bright and vivid

This two piece cupboard alight with original blue paint is signed “MOD 1843” on the front cabinet doors. The area it comes from is Jämtland, a region in northern Sweden tangential to the Arctic Circle. During the winter its towns get an average of only four and half hours of sunshine a day. To combat

A fine gustavian period secretary from northern Sweden. All the paint is original, with the exterior being dry scraped down to its original off-white paint. The interior features stepped drawers, arched nooks, and a reeded door all in the original deep bottle green paint with red accents and initials of the owner (KPD) and date

This charming cabinet is a hard-to-find piece. It has two doors which are carved with a repeated and deep ribbed pattern. The interior provides room for lots of storage. The legs and body shape are typical of the Gustavian period. There is a narrow drawer at the very bottom. The off-white paint is from a

This Gustavian Period country cabinet from northern Sweden was made during the early 19th century, around 1810. The cabinet retains the original finish, with a layer of white old historic paint added at some point later during the 1800’s. The inside with the original bare wood is exceptionally clean. The upper cabinet has a spoon

This stately Gustavian chest of drawers has both country charm and elegant details. All the hardware is original, including the drawer pulls, and shield shaped escutcheons. The feet are unique with nice detailing in their scroll design. The top includes a three-inch solid back rail, stopping items from rolling off. This sturdy chest has been

Two doors with raised carvings open to reveal original hardware on this beautiful piece of 18th century Swedish antique furniture. The graceful legs with subtle curves are hallmarks of the rococo period. The blue paint appears to be original, is nicely worn, and is a great shade of turquoise blue. This piece will be sure

This well preserved 19th century chest from the county of Jämtland in Sweden has that “stop-you-in-your-tracks” beauty. Juxtaposing lines, and swooping half circles give a playful yet stately elegance. The Faux Bois paint, imitating natural wood grain, is original; so too is the hardware, and both are in great condition. All the drawers work nicely,

Another great contribution of Swedish design, this cupboard looks like an elegant column but is extremely useful for storage. With the door opened it works as a display piece, closed as storage for linens or dishes in a dining room. The exterior paint surface is original. ref. 7-7256 $5,900 65.5” high 28.5” wide 20.5” deep