Late 18th-Century Swedish Secretary, c. 1780-90
Beautiful Gustavian secrétaire desk / bureau crafted in oak and finished in a decorative light blue hue with an attractive patina.
The piece is constructed in two sections, with an upper cabinet featuring a profiled cornice and finely carved dentil moulding. The two panelled doors are elegantly framed with moulded edges and open to a well-organised interior with shelves and compartments, including notched sections originally intended for silverware.
The lower section features a slanted writing flap that opens to reveal a light grey interior. Inside is a well-arranged layout with numerous small drawers and a central cupboard with decorative geometric wood carving.
Beneath the writing flap is a drawer adorned with a refined, carved à la grec frieze, followed by three spacious drawers below.
The piece is finished with fluted legs and a decorative carved central apron.
A charming and well-proportioned secrétaire desk with a beautiful patina, retaining its original brass fittings, hinges, iron locks, and key.
Sweden, circa 1780–1790.
| SKU | 106587 |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sweden |
| Year | 1780-1790 |
| Measurements | H: 211 | W: 114 | D: 57 / 86 |
| Material | Oak | Brass | Iron |
| Color | Light blue | Light gray |
| Location | Kirstinehøj 27C, 2770 Kastrup |
| Style | Gustavian |
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