In a rapidly changing world, there is a growing need to search for one's cultural, historical and geographical roots. This is particularly evident in the ever-increasing interest in older cultural objects and their history. This includes folk art and its manifestations in the form of customs and traditions, interiors and furniture, all of which, by their very nature, represent different geographical areas in Sweden. The purpose of our book is to compile the specific characters of the Swedish landscapes in terms of the decorated storage furniture of the peasant society during the period 1750-1850. Our hope is that the book will serve as a guide for anyone with an interest in the painted furniture of Swedish folk art, and that it can be used as a course book on the subject. With the book we want to convey the knowledge of how to learn to read the characteristics of a painted piece of furniture, which in turn can provide the key to the furniture's origin, age and in some cases author. As well as distinguishing original paintings from later overpaintings. Raising awareness of the unique cultural heritage of decorated folk furniture in Sweden should lead to greater caution in the care and preservation of these objects. The greater the knowledge, the greater the respect for what is a historical document, regardless of repairs and centuries of wear and tear.