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Antique Late 18th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Peabody, MA
A fine late 18th century Gustavian period Swedish pine secretary desk in original ox blood, yellow
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Wood Desk with Carved Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood desk from the mid 19th century, with carved rosettes and
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
Materials
Brass
Genuine Antique Blue Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Desk Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue gustavian style country desk in pine from Hälsingland in northern Sweden. The table is a
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
Antique Swedish Genuine Gustavian Neoclassical Pine Desk or Dining Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish Gustavian table, also known as the Neoclassical style. The table is handcrafted in
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish off-white, light grey painted writing desk from the 19th century with three-quarter
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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
Blue Painted Pine Farm Table Writing Table With 2 Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
table from Sweden.
Notice the two usable drawers with brass pulls that add function and traditional
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Brass
Swedish 1860s Painted Wood Desk with Dark Patina and Reeded Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood desk from the mid 19th century, with reeded motifs, turned legs and dark
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Desk with Carved Fluted Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style desk from circa 1890 with light gray painted finish, five drawers, carved
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Brass
Antique Swedish Genuine Desk with Original Paint from the Gustavian Period
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian desk from the gustavian period. The desk is in original untouched
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Desk with Two Drawers and Reeded Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted desk from the mid-19th century, with two drawers, fluted motifs
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Desk with Single Drawer and Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style wooden desk circa 1850 with carved apron, single drawer, tapered legs and
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Period Elegant Desk Made by Hand in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique elegant desk from the gustavian period during the late 1700s. Frame in solid pine
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
Swedish 1880s Blue Gray Painted Slant Front Desk with Carved Panels and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish slant-front desk from circa 1880 with blue gray painted finish, carved panels, two
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
Antique Original Blue Painted Table or Small Desk With Tapered Legs from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
wear merely add to the vintage appeal of this blue side table that can also serve as a desk with single
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
Antique Swedish Black Desk in Gustavian Style, Made by Hand in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique desk in gustavian style from around 1820. The desk is made by hand with a frame in
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
Antique Swedish Desk or Work Table in Gustavian Style, Black Paint and Drawer
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish desk or work table. The table is a genuine country house furniture from the early
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
Antique Genuine Unusual Desk, Dining or Work Table in Pine from Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine unusual dining table or work table from Härjedalen in Northern Sweden. The table is made
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
Mid-19th Century Gustavian Styled Writing Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian styled writing table or desk from the mid-19th century. Swedish Origin. Height to rim 61
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
19th Century Large Gustavian Styled Writing Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Large Gustavian styled writing table. The table has one centered drawer. The legs are straight and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
Gustavian Painted Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late Gustavian desk manufactured, circa 1820. This piece has been repainted.
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
$4,244
Carl Malmsten Veneered Pedestal Desk
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
Veneered Pedestal Desk designed by Carl Malmsten (1923)
Desk includes floral motifs, a central
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
Small Swedish table, circa 1810
Located in Copenhagen, K
Small early 19th century mahogany brass and gilt bronze mounted writing desk or table. The top
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19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
Swedish Rococo table circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Swedish Rococo table circa 1780, showcasing the sinuous charm and refined craftsmanship
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Work Table with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 19th century Swedish desk or writing table with four drawers.
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19th Century Swedish Other Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
18th Century Rococo Slant Front Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century slant front Rococo desk.
With an attractive fall front desk opening to five
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Painted End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect for today's casual decor, this 19th century Swedish end table features a two-toned painted
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Oak
Neoclassical Ebonized Swedish Center or Library Table
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III style. Will make an excellent writing table or desk. Original black painted finish, robust
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Napoleon III Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
Antique White Painted Secretary Bureau from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling in the early 1800's. The
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood, Oak, Paint
19th Century Painted Swedish Pine Kitchen Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted Swedish pine kitchen table, circa 1870.
With the Swedish being renowned for
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
Genuine Swedish Rococo Table with Candle Trays
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rococo table of the period during the late 1700s from Sweden. The table has a profiled rim with
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Table in Gustavian Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early 19th century Swedish table. The table can both be used as a desk and side table. The table is
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
19th Century Baroque Revival Painted Oak Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century baroque revival painted oak desk circa 1880.
This table could function well as a
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Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Oak, Paint
19th Century Gustavian Styled Swedish Folk Art Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian styled Swedish folk art table. The legs have corner consoles and the surface has been dry
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
18th Century Swedish Fall Front Bureau with Small Interior Compartments
Located in London, England
Late Circa 18th century Swedish fall front bureau. The interior comprises of small drawers and
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Oak
Biedermeier Partners Pedestal Desk Ormolu Style Detail, Early 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual partners desk in the Biedermeier style from the early 20th century.
It has three drawers
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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Birch
Late 18th Century Northern Swedish Blue Folk Art Trestle Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue folk art trestle table from northern Sweden. The table is made with a drawer and all parts are
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
A Swedish Baroque Style Wooden Table With Carved Apron, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Swedish early 19th century Baroque style wooden table / desk.
With its richly carved
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19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
1920s Library/Dining Table Incorporating All the Woods of the Swedish Forest
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and gleaming, this table doubles as a desk for inspiration or a dining table for an
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Birch
Antique White Painted Gustavian Side Table with Single Drawer, Sweden, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
be used as small writing table or desk.
Restored, later professionally painted in shades of white
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Side Table Circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style side table with tapered legs. Scalloped carved details surround the skirt
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood, Paint
19th Century Gustavian Styled Folk Art Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian styled Folk Art table with traces of original paint. From northern Sweden. Manufactured
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Pine
Late 18th Century Gustavian End Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Great size side table or desk with a single drawer. Unbeatable patina and in original paint in the
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Brass
19th Century Carved Palisander Low Occasional Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
table that could be used as a sofa or hall table or a ladies desk.
Single large drawer to the front
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Palisander
Antique Black Painted Writing Table Desk from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine Swedish writing table on four tapered legs with a single drawer in the apron, is
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Writing Desk
19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Bureau or Writing Desk, Pinewood Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian bureau, writing desk or table made of hand carved pinewood and bronze
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Metal, Brass, Bronze
Karl Johan Writing Desk in West Indies Mahogany w/ Black Leather, Sweden, c 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely Karl Johan writing desk in fine West Indies mahogany with adjustable black leather
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1820s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Leather, Mahogany
Swedish 18th Century Writing Desk And Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
One of a kind writing desk with drop-down writing desk and multiple cubbyholes for papers etc
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
Materials
Stone
Secretary Writing Desk Swedish Black Blue Interior, 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Secretary writing desk Swedish black blue interior, 18th century, Sweden. A secretary made during
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Swedish Writing Desk
Swedish Miniature Birch Secretary Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish 19th Century Biedermeier 3-drawer chest and writing desk with drop down top and a series
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1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Birch
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian Secretary / Writing Desk from early 19th century
A rectangular top sitting above
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Brass
Biedermeier Writing Desk Chiffonier Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Birch
Biedermeier Writing Desk Chiffonier Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Birch
Antique Golden Ash
Ebony Biedermeier Writing Desk Secretary Chest Sweden 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant antique Biedermeier Golden Ash & Ebony Biedermeier secretary chest, Sweden, circa
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1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Ash, Ebony, Burl
Early 19th Century Gustavian Slanted Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish slanted front desk writing desk with a refreshed painted finish. The desk has
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
Antique Original Oil on Canvas Petite Painting of Woman at Writing Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
by lamplight in the fading hours of the day. The sitting room includes a curved Swedish sofa/settee
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Canvas
1880s Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Desk with Five Drawers and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
as a writing desk, this Swedish Gustavian style table will imbue any space with a serene, timeless
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
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Wood
Painted Swedish Side Table with Drawer
Located in Troy, MI
Painted Swedish side table/writing desk with single center drawer, circa late 19th century. Antique
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Writing Desk
Materials
Wood
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Antique Swedish Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique Swedish writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each antique Swedish writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, birch and pine. There are many kinds of the antique Swedish writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Swedish writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Empire and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique Swedish writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Biedermeier are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Swedish Writing Desk?
An antique Swedish writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,509, while the lowest priced sells for $1,107 and the highest can go for as much as $8,730.
Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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