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18th Century Norwegian Carved Oak Bureau Bookcase
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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18th Century Norwegian Carved Oak Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Description

Stunning and rare norwegian baroque oak bureau bookcase circa 1760.

Comprising of 3 sections due to the monumental proportions.

Top section with shaped cornice, below which the carved double doors open to 5 shelves and 4 fitted drawers.  fall front with matching carvings opens to reveal a fully fitted interior.  shaped interior with central tabernacle containing 8 fitted drawers flanked either side by 6 shaped drawers.

Bottom section with a concealed shallow drawer and partitions, followed by 3 deep drawers with original handles.  standing on bracket feet.

Missing lock to top drawer.  expected minor marks to woodwork, fading to sides.  restoration to back boards.

Fall height: 29 1/4"

Physical Dimensions
Height
254cm (100.00")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
64.8cm (25.51")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1044357
Dealers Internal Reference
EA2233
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Description
Stunning and rare norwegian baroque oak bureau bookcase circa 1760.

Comprising of 3 sections due to the monumental proportions.

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Top section with shaped cornice, below which the carved double doors open to 5 shelves and 4 fitted drawers.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  fall front with matching carvings opens to reveal a fully fitted interior.  shaped interior with central tabernacle containing 8 fitted drawers flanked either side by 6 shaped drawers.

fig 1. An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons.
fig 1. 18th Century Norwegian Carved Oak Bureau Bookcase

Bottom section with a concealed shallow drawer and partitions, followed by 3 deep drawers with original handles.  standing on bracket feet.

Missing lock to top drawer.  expected minor marks to woodwork, fading to sides.  restoration to back boards.

Fall height: 29 1/4"

Height
254cm (100.00")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
64.8cm (25.51")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1044357
Dealers Internal Ref
EA2233
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons.

18th Century Norwegian Carved Oak Bureau Bookcase

Archive II An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons. View XI
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
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An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons.
18TH CENTURY NORWEGIAN CARVED OAK BUREAU BOOKCASE
Ref: SA1044357
An 18th-century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an arched pediment, panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slant, serpentine lower drawers, and brass escutcheons.
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18th-century Scandinavian bureau bookcases often blend Baroque and Rococo design elements, featuring heavy oak construction, arched pediments, intricate panel carvings, and shaped serpentine lower drawers.

These cabinets were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or walnut, using hand-cut dovetail joinery, mortise and tenon framing, and cast brass hardware for handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of age such as hand-planed timber surfaces, uneven saw marks on rear panels, original iron locks, hand-cast brass mountings, and natural oxidisation inside drawer linings.

Position the piece as a focal anchor along a main wall, balancing its substantial visual weight with clean-lined seating, neutral wall paint, and contemporary task lighting to complement the wood tones.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, ensuring the furniture is kept away from direct heat sources and maintained in a stable humidity environment.
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