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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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fir

19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers

19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1884. Good quality chest of drawers that was easy to date as it was written on the back in pencil. Made in an unusual birch with q...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish Karl Johan Mahogany "Wellington" Chest of Drawers, circa 1840s
Swedish Karl Johan Mahogany "Wellington" Chest of Drawers, circa 1840s

Swedish Karl Johan Mahogany "Wellington" Chest of Drawers, circa 1840s

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish Karl Johan well figured mahogany "Wellington" from chest of drawers, circa 1840s, the molded top with rounded corners above 10 drawers with drop down fronts. Flanked by a p...

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1840s Swedish Antique Karl Johan Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

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Antique Northern Swedish Rare Folk Art Cabinet with Original Paint
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Located in Kramfors, SE

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