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Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box

$2,858.27
£2,128.36
€2,400
CA$3,915.25
A$4,365.95
CHF 2,277.97
MX$53,571.87
NOK 28,994.90
SEK 27,472.03
DKK 18,270.33
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About the Item

Rare antique blue box in folk art from Sweden made during the mid 1800s. The box is an attractive size and can be used for anything from storing documents and stationary to perfume and jewellery. The box is made in painted pine and has the original untouched paint. The blue paint has faded slightly and shifts tones towards white in places which creates a charming patina. The interior is wood bare and has never been painted. There is also a small compartment for the stationary. The height goes from 20 to 13 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pine,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kramfors, SE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 21061stDibs: LU2446334470372

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