19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810 - JAA
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
A Swedish folk art cabinet, circa 1810. The stepped cornice creates a bold architectural profile above two large paneled doors with clean, minimal ornament — the deliberate simplicity of Swedish folk cabinetmaking, in which form and proportion carry the aesthetic weight that continental styles expressed through carved or painted ornament. The interior shelves show the natural, time-worn surface of a piece in long domestic use. The painted finish, in a soft muted tone, has developed an authentic distressed patina through more than two centuries of handling — the kind of honest surface wear that is intrinsic to the character of Swedish folk furniture and cannot be replicated. Swedish folk cabinets of this period, made by rural craftsmen working outside the major urban workshops, have a directness and individuality that distinguishes them from more formal production. Cabinet body: 43.5"W × 15"D × 76.375"H. Crown: 47.375"W × 17.125"D.
Antique Condition & Upholstery Disclaimer
This item is an authentic antique. Due to its age and historical use, signs of wear, surface variation, repairs, and imperfections are to be expected. These characteristics are inherent to antique pieces and contribute to their unique character and authenticity.Upholstery may show wear, subtle fading, texture variation, or irregularities consistent with age and use.Please review all photographs carefully for condition details and contact us prior to purchase with any questions.
Place of Origin: Sweden
Period: 19th Century
Dimensions: 43.5"W x 15"D x 76.375"H Crown: 47.375"W x 17.125"D
Inventory Number: YY187
Location: WRH
Price: $ 9950
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