Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau in Dry-Scraped Pine

$3,800.00

18th-century Swedish writing bureau in pine, defined by its practical form and softly worn, dry-scraped surface. A fixed writing-height top is paired with small upper drawers and deeper storage below, offering both function and simplicity.

A restrained, early piece shaped by everyday use and time.

  • Found in Sweden, circa 1760 - 1790

  • Gustavian period writing bureau

  • Pine construction

  • Dry-scraped surface with layers of historic paint and exposed wood

  • Fixed writing-height upper surface

  • Small drawers above with deeper storage below

  • Original, simple hardware

  • Softened edges and natural surface variation from age

  • Earlier, more utilitarian form compared to later 19th-century examples

  • Structurally sound and functional

  • Measures approximately 38.75” W x  19.25” D x 37.25” H; writing surface 28” H

Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.

This item requires either freight shipping or white-glove delivery service.
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Request a trade discount here.

18th-century Swedish writing bureau in pine, defined by its practical form and softly worn, dry-scraped surface. A fixed writing-height top is paired with small upper drawers and deeper storage below, offering both function and simplicity.

A restrained, early piece shaped by everyday use and time.

  • Found in Sweden, circa 1760 - 1790

  • Gustavian period writing bureau

  • Pine construction

  • Dry-scraped surface with layers of historic paint and exposed wood

  • Fixed writing-height upper surface

  • Small drawers above with deeper storage below

  • Original, simple hardware

  • Softened edges and natural surface variation from age

  • Earlier, more utilitarian form compared to later 19th-century examples

  • Structurally sound and functional

  • Measures approximately 38.75” W x  19.25” D x 37.25” H; writing surface 28” H

Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.

This item requires either freight shipping or white-glove delivery service.
Request a shipping quote here.

Request a trade discount here.