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18th Century Gustavian Mora Clock Bureau
$4,800
£3,638.12
€4,211.49
CA$6,776.35
A$7,546.01
CHF 3,939.94
MX$91,433.88
NOK 49,686.85
SEK 46,883.46
DKK 31,438.24
About the Item
A rare example of multifunctional Swedish design, this sekretär med ur (secretary with clock) combines the two most important furnishings in an 18th-century household: the Mora clock and the writing desk. Crafted in pine and reflecting the understated elegance of the Gustavian style, the piece embodies both utility and refinement. Families in rural Sweden often merged these forms to conserve space and create a central “command piece” for the home—timekeeping, correspondence, and storage all in one tall cabinet.
The upper section features a traditional Mora clock, no longer functional, with a plaster-over-iron face and ornate brass hands. The circular dial is set within a tall, tapering paneled compartment, with a small door below that opens to reveal a narrow shelf.
The center section forms the bureau, its drop-front opening to a bank of eight small drawers fitted with brass knobs and two open cubbies. The writing surface rests on newly restored hinges, while locks have been updated for usability. The interior is painted a deep black, a striking contrast to the pale pine exterior now scrubbed back to its natural finish.
Below, two paneled doors open to reveal interior shelving, accented with original ornamental escutcheons. Subtle Gustavian restraint can be seen in the clean lines, honest construction, and quiet proportions—qualities that make the piece as relevant to modern interiors as it was in its own day.
Practical, sculptural, and distinctly Swedish, this Mora clock bureau tells the story of a culture where beauty was expected to serve daily life.
Found in Sweden, circa 1780.
The bureau has been restored to its original natural pine finish, except for the interior of the desk portion (black paint) and the interior cupboard doors (alabaster paint), as found.
Hints of the original alabaster paint is present in areas, especially around the base of the bureau.
Original glass is present on the bonnet.
The original inner workings of the clock are intact.
The wooden pulleys, brass pendulum, and winding tool are present; the weights, however, have been lost along the way.
The lock at the center of the writing desk and the brass hinges are recent additions.
A small shelf has been fitted within the neck of the clock (not original) (as found).
Wear consistent with age and use.
Measures approximately 47.5” W x 19” D x 90” H.
- Dimensions:Height: 90 in (228.6 cm)Width: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Style:Gustavian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:Late 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The bureau has been restored to its original natural pine finish, as found. The lock at the center of the writing desk and the brass hinges are recent additions.
- Seller Location:Mckinney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7326246425752
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