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An 18th Century Figured Burr Walnut Bureau
Seton Manor Antiques
for sale €1,872     $2,032
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An 18th Century Figured Burr Walnut Bureau

18th century
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AN 18TH CENTURY FIGURED BURR WALNUT BUREAU with crossbanded top and fall front enclosing a fitted interior of small drawers and alcoves above four long graduated drawers fitted shaped brass handle plates, lock escutcheons and loop droppers; on bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Seton Manor Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1000491
Description
AN 18TH CENTURY FIGURED BURR WALNUT BUREAU with crossbanded top and fall front enclosing a fitted interior of small drawers and alcoves above four long graduated drawers fitted shaped brass handle plates, lock escutcheons and loop droppers; on bracket feet.
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Seton Manor Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1000491
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Archive I An 18th-century burr walnut bureau featuring a slant-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.

AN 18TH CENTURY FIGURED BURR WALNUT BUREAU

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North Yorkshire
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An 18th-century burr walnut bureau featuring a slant-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
AN 18TH CENTURY FIGURED BURR WALNUT BUREAU
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An 18th-century burr walnut bureau featuring a slant-front flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
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An 18th-century burr walnut bureau is a slant-front writing desk featuring a sloped hinged lid that opens to reveal a fitted writing interior, set above a series of graduated storage drawers. These pieces were prominently crafted during the Queen Anne and Early Georgian periods using figured burr veneer cut from walnut tree growths.

These pieces typically feature burr walnut veneers laid over oak or pine carcasses, often decorated with crossbanding and feather-banding inlay. Secondary timbers like oak or pine form the drawer linings, while handle hardware consists of cast brass handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic 18th-century bureaux display hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, and natural age-related shrinkage in the veneer. Look for hand-pierced brass hardware, steel drawer locks, and pull-out wooden lopers that support the fall-front flap when lowered.

A burr walnut bureau functions well as a focal piece in a home office, hallway, or living room, pairing organic timber grain with modern architectural lines. Keep the top surface uncluttered, styling it with a modern desk lamp or a simple ceramic vessel to emphasize the natural wood texture.

Preserve the finish by positioning the bureau away from direct sunlight, radiators, and heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying or lifting. Clean dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the wood.
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