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An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box

$5,800
£4,368.02
€5,103.70
CA$8,217.63
A$8,254.12
CHF 4,785.97
MX$100,708.81
NOK 55,387.35
SEK 56,830.30
DKK 38,152.25

About the Item

A rare and important primitive antique desk organizer, hand-carved from solid oak in Norway and dated September 24, 1711. The front panel features detailed Baroque-style carved patterns and an inscribed inscription reading: "JENS JONSEN TANGEN MAREN PEDERS DATER HAFRWEN TEMBER DEN 24 SEP ANNO 1711" This unique, one-of-a-kind piece functions as a document box, keepsake chest, travel writing slope, or desktop storage organizer. Crafted in 1711 as a wedding gift. An exquisite example of Norwegian farmhouse folk art, it embodies wabi-sabi—the appreciation of imperfection, impermanence, and humble natural materials. Equally at home in a rustic country, Scandinavian minimalist, primitive, cottagecore, or slow living interior. The patina, developed over three centuries, tells a quiet story of daily use and enduring craft. Dimensions: --Front: Width 27.5 cm (10.8 in), Height 9 cm (3.5 in) --Back: Width 27.5 cm (10.8 in), Height 16.5 cm (6.5 in) --Depth: 23.5 cm (9.3 in) Condition: Good antique condition with beautiful, deep patina. Age-related wear, small damages, natural wood cracks, and old repairs—each flaw celebrated as evidence of a long, honest life. Perfect for the collector who seeks character over perfection. Lock and Key missing. Provenance: Norwegian farmhouse / country folk art. A rare find for Scandinavian folk art collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Width: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Depth: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Oak,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Norway
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1711 or before
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Replacements made: side trim panel from later period. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Skien, NO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10177250210962

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