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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Fall Front Desk

$7,700
£5,913.27
€6,776.53
CA$10,839.70
A$12,142.86
CHF 6,315.79
MX$148,117.80
NOK 80,408.47
SEK 75,819.45
DKK 50,578.19

About the Item

A two part Swedish Gustavian fall front desk. Upper section top opens to an ample work surface, eleven drawers with brass pulls and four storage cubbies. The lower section has three large drawers. Front corners are canted and fluted. Back corners are fluted as well. Sits atop small fluted rectangular feet. Original brass hardware and 19th century replacement locks. Tastefully repainted black exterior and light blue upper interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)
  • Style:
    Gustavian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Replacements made: Replacement 19th century locks. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Repainted.
  • Seller Location:
    Huntington, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9178241083422

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