Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Painted Swedish Secretary, 19th Century

$7,800
£5,921.63
€6,773.08
CA$10,897.73
A$12,120.66
CHF 6,329.03
MX$147,495.49
NOK 80,831.37
SEK 75,805.56
DKK 50,550.08
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

This 19th-century Swedish secretary is a captivating example of timeless design. Its cream-painted exterior exudes classic charm, while the writing surface features the popular faux marble finish seen in many Swedish pieces from the era. Upon opening, this secretary unveils a meticulously crafted interior, boasting ten small drawers and seven pigeonholes, offering ample space for storing letters and essentials. Below, the lower drawers follow a practical two-over-three configuration, adding to its functionality. With its delicate color palette and thoughtfully designed layout, this Swedish secretary showcases the elegance and practicality that define the era's furniture, making it a delightful addition to any space. 40.75"w x 20"d x 43"h. Desk is 30.5"h.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 40.75 in (103.51 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Paint has been retouched.
  • Seller Location:
    South Salem, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MADE1003052641stDibs: LU5074236524792

More From This Seller

View All
French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
This late 19th-century French secretary exudes timeless elegance with its creamy painted finish. Its writing surface boasts a faux marble pattern, a lovely feature of French furnitur...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
This stunning Mid-19th-century French Painted Secretary Desk has a captivating fall-front design. This piece showcases an elegant white exteri...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Swedish Secretary Bureau
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century Swedish secretary bureau with a drop front writing surface. Two over three drawers sits atop ogee bracket feet. Later paint.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
Splendid early antique Gustavian style secretary cabinet, made in Sweden, circa late 19th century. This rustic cabinet retains its historic p...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Louis Philippe Drop Front Secretary, late 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
Experience the timeless allure of a Louis Philippe secretary, resplendent in mahogany veneer and a black stone top. This exquisite piece of 19th-century craftsmanship boasts a drop f...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Painted Dutch Bombe
Located in South Salem, NY
Dutch commode dry scarped to it's original painted surface. Unusual brass hardware featuring two lion heads holding a swag and branches. This is a simplified version of the iconic Dutch bombe commodes...
Category

Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

You May Also Like

18th Century English Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century narrow painted bureau with a fitted interior and working lock and key. The interior features a hidden well and a lovely original chinoiserie lacquer. 1790. Heigh...
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Swedish Secretary in Black with Painted Interior, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully patinated Swedish secretary desk dating from circa 1810–1830, crafted in solid pine and painted in a rich, aged black. The front of the piece features decorative horizo...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Danish Painted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual 18th century Danish painted bureau bookcase with a very good fitted interior. 1780. Height to the underside of desk is 77cm. Code: 8569 Dimensions: W: 44" (111.8 cm) H: 80...
Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Early Swedish 19th Century Rococo Secretary
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Early 19th Century Rococo secretary. With a decorative carved pediment with two doors opening to storage. With a fall front desk opening to writing space. With drawers below two sh...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part painted wood secretary circa 1856 with slant front desk, four doors and bracket feet. of Scandinavian taste for light palettes. Enrich your space with a...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Original Painted Pine Swedish Secretary, circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pine secretary crafted in the early 1800's in Sweden. Note the original gray painted finish (with green undertones) with red and blue accents as well. The original painted finish h...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

Materials

Brass