What is a Georgian walnut bureau?

A Georgian walnut bureau is a wooden writing cabinet produced in Britain during the 18th century. It typically features a angled fall-front writing flap that opens to reveal an interior arrangement of small drawers and pigeonholes, situated above a series of full-width storage drawers.

What materials were traditionally used to construct Georgian bureaus?

Georgian bureaus were commonly constructed using solid woods like oak or pine for the secondary carcass, covered with decorative veneers such as walnut, mahogany, or burr wood. The drawer handles and key escutcheons were typically cast in brass.

How can you identify an authentic 18th-century bureau?

Authentic 18th-century bureaus display hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, and hand-planed back panels. Original brass fittings often show signs of hand-casting and slight asymmetry, alongside natural wear around keyholes and feet.

How do you style a Georgian bureau in a modern interior?

A Georgian bureau works well when paired with contemporary lighting or modern art mounted directly above the unit. Leaving the fall-front open as a dedicated laptop workspace balances historical character with daily utility.

How should you care for and preserve antique walnut furniture?

Dust walnut surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina. Position the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and veneer fading.

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Georgian Walnut Bureau

Name: Georgian Walnut Bureau
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1020805
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this early Georgian Rustic Character Bureau.

A good early one, George 1st, dating 1720 ish and all made in English Walnut, to include all drawer linings and interior.

All raised on these bracket feet and having 2 short over 3 long drawers all fitted with these brass swan neck handles and escutcheon plates. Drawers are all cross banded in this herringbone walnut. The hinged fall fitted with Georgian working lock and key, enclosing a fully fitted interior to include 6 drawers and door enclosing a compartment, also fitted with secret compartment and drawers.

Original polish and patina its this rich Walnut colour with a wax polish finish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints, Please note : this Bureau is Rustic and full of Character, with lots of evidence of historic woodworm, but this worm is historic and has been a long time dead, as per normal this bureau has been treated and is 100% worm free.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Bureau Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1020805

Dealers Internal Reference

00766

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this early Georgian Rustic Character Bureau.

“

A good early one, George 1st, dating 1720 ish and all made in English Walnut, to include all drawer linings and interior.

Brookside Antiques

All raised on these bracket feet and having 2 short over 3 long drawers all fitted with these brass swan neck handles and escutcheon plates. Drawers are all cross banded in this herringbone walnut. The hinged fall fitted with Georgian working lock and key, enclosing a fully fitted interior to include 6 drawers and door enclosing a compartment, also fitted with secret compartment and drawers.

fig 1. A Georgian walnut bureau featuring a sloped hinged front opening above four graduated drawers with decorative brass handles and bracket feet. — fig 1. Georgian Walnut Bureau

Original polish and patina its this rich Walnut colour with a wax polish finish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints, Please note : this Bureau is Rustic and full of Character, with lots of evidence of historic woodworm, but this worm is historic and has been a long time dead, as per normal this bureau has been treated and is 100% worm free.

fig 2. A Georgian walnut bureau featuring a sloped hinged front opening above four graduated drawers with decorative brass handles and bracket feet. — fig 2. Georgian Walnut Bureau

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. A Georgian walnut bureau featuring a sloped hinged front opening above four graduated drawers with decorative brass handles and bracket feet. — fig 3. Georgian Walnut Bureau

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. A Georgian walnut bureau featuring a sloped hinged front opening above four graduated drawers with decorative brass handles and bracket feet. — fig 4. Georgian Walnut Bureau

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. A Georgian walnut bureau featuring a sloped hinged front opening above four graduated drawers with decorative brass handles and bracket feet. — fig 5. Georgian Walnut Bureau

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. A Georgian walnut bureau featuring a sloped hinged front opening above four graduated drawers with decorative brass handles and bracket feet. — fig 6. Georgian Walnut Bureau

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.