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Style: Karl Johan
Biedermeier Sideboard, Sweden 1840
Biedermeier Sideboard, Sweden 1840

Biedermeier Sideboard, Sweden 1840

Located in New York, NY

This classically designed cabinet exemplifies the simple Swedish interpretation of Biedermeier, otherwise named after the Swedish King Karl-Johan who reigned during this period. Four locking upper drawers with original bone hardware sit atop four symmetrical, locking doors. The interior section, designed for china and silver storage...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Cabinets

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Fir

Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820
Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820

Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820

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A Swedish Karl Johan period tall wooden clock cabinet from the early 19th century. This antique cabinet from Sweden, standing just shy of 7 feet in height, features an elegant swans-...

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19th Century European Antique Karl Johan Cabinets

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Wood

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