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18th c. Swedish Baroque Secretary with Library in Original Gray Paint

Offered by: Maison & Co.

Description
A Swedish slant-front secretary from the 18th century in two parts with arched cornice and bracket base. Found in Kronoberg in southern Sweden, an area known for crystal and furniture. Baroque period, circa 1750. The paint has been hand-scraped down to the original gray paint surface. The upper section has two shelves, the top shaped and slotted for utensils. The slant front opens to reveal nine drawers and a center pigeon hole. Below are two full-length drawers under two long, thin drawers.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	c. 1750
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	2099
Incollect Reference #:	651152

Dimensions

W.	44.13 in;	H.	73.75 in;	D.	20.38 in;
W.	112.09 cm;	H.	187.33 cm;	D.	51.77 cm;

Message from Seller:

Maison & Co. sells beautiful antiques in a fresh palette, perfect for today and tomorrow. A direct importer of fine 18th and 19th century European antiques, many with original paint. Maison and Co. specializes in the Swedish Gustavian, French Louis XVI, as well as the Swedish Rococo and Baroque periods.