19th C Swedish Miniature Armoire or Jewelry Case with Blue Paint
This miniature model of a full size armoire is from Sweden circa the 19th century. This could have been a sample used by a furniture maker, today it makes a one of a kind display case. The old paint is nicely patinized. ref. 7-8187 $2,200 6.25” deep 13.5” wide 21.5” high
A Swedish Gustavian Period Commode in Original Paint C. 1780
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
A Cupboard from Jämtland Sweden in Original Coral Paint, C. 1810
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
A Swedish Gustavian Period Secretary with Original Painted Interior C. 1840
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
A Swedish Gustavian Period Country Cabinet in White C. 1810
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