In a brocante in northern France last week we discovered a fabulous and very unusual Scandinavian bureau/cupboard. It has a very plain, flat front embellished with ornate faux hinge covers. The hinges have an almost oriental look to them.
It’s driving me mad at the moment because I know the maker – a Finnish company, but I can’t remember the name. We have a corner bar cupboard by the same maker in our lounge with exactly the same decorative hinges. They are really quite rare pieces as the company in question were better known for making timber buildings but diversified briefly into furniture in the 1920’s-40’s.
Apart from the ornate hinges the front is plain with a drop down bureau with pigeon holes inside. There are drawers underneath and to the side a full height cupboard. The legs and joining stretchers however, are incredible ornate with some lovely carving.
I think we are going to paint it in a bold colour…under discussion at the moment are gold or black with a contrasting interior. Any suggestions? We’ll post a pic when it’s done…..it’s going to look fabulous!