Swedish writing desk the Mora clock. The upper section features a traditional Mora clock, no longer functional, with a plaster-over-iron face and ornate brass hands. The center section forms the bureau, its drop-front opening to a bank of eight small drawers fitted with brass knobs and two open cubbies. The writing surface rests on newly restored hinges, while locks have been updated for usability. The interior is painted a deep black, a striking contrast to the pale pine exterior now scrubbed back to its natural finish

This Mora clock bureau tells the story of a culture where beauty was expected to serve daily life.

Found in Sweden, circa 1780. The bureau has been taken back to its original natural pine finish, except for the interior of the desk portion (black paint) and interior cupboard doors (alabaster paint), as found. Hints of the original alabaster paint are present in areas, especially around the base of the bureau. Original glass is present on the bonnet. The original inner workings of the clock are intact, but need repair. The wooden pulleys, brass pendulum, and winding tool are present; the weights, however, have been lost along the way. The lock at the center of the writing desk and the brass hinges are recent additions.
Measures approximately

Measurements: 47.5” W x 19” D x 90” H