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George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Description

This Fine George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase dates from circa 1750.

It is topped by a well-carved cornice and has fielded panel doors and a pair of candle slides. Inside the bookcase it is fitted with adjustable, shaped, mahogany division’s.

The bureau has a well-fitted interior, two secret column drawers with spring. Release catches and two further secret drawers above the pigeon holes.

The whole has a good colour and patina.

Height: 85 inches (216 cm)

Width: 41.5 inches (105 cm)

Depth: 21.5 inches (55 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 1750s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08327502
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques Date1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 255-285 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1750s:
Hand-cut dovetails and solid oak linings: mid-eighteenth-century drawer construction.
Egg-and-dart carving with dentil moulding on the cornice: architectural taste of the 1750s.
Fielded panel doors with candle slides below: standard arrangement for early bureau cabinets.
Horizontal backboards showing dark oxidisation: decades of undisturbed timber ageing.
Stepped amphitheatre interior with fluted column document slides: typical mid-Georgian cabinetwork.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
216cm (85.04")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1046786
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Description
This Fine George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase dates from circa 1750.

It is topped by a well-carved cornice and has fielded panel doors and a pair of candle slides. Inside the bookcase it is fitted with adjustable, shaped, mahogany division’s.

fig 1. An 18th-century George II mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a moulded cornice, twin panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing bureau, and graduated drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. George II Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

The bureau has a well-fitted interior, two secret column drawers with spring. Release catches and two further secret drawers above the pigeon holes.

The whole has a good colour and patina.

Height: 85 inches (216 cm)

Width: 41.5 inches (105 cm)

Depth: 21.5 inches (55 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 1750s.

Independent Date Report ID 08327502
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques dating1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 255-285 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1750s:
Hand-cut dovetails and solid oak linings: mid-eighteenth-century drawer construction.
Egg-and-dart carving with dentil moulding on the cornice: architectural taste of the 1750s.
Fielded panel doors with candle slides below: standard arrangement for early bureau cabinets.
Horizontal backboards showing dark oxidisation: decades of undisturbed timber ageing.
Stepped amphitheatre interior with fluted column document slides: typical mid-Georgian cabinetwork.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
216cm (85.04")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1046786
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I An 18th-century George II mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a moulded cornice, twin panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing bureau, and graduated drawers with brass handles.

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An 18th-century George II mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a moulded cornice, twin panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing bureau, and graduated drawers with brass handles.
GEORGE II MAHOGANY BUREAU BOOKCASE
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An 18th-century George II mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a moulded cornice, twin panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing bureau, and graduated drawers with brass handles.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDentil moulding, Panelled cupboard doors, Fall-front desk, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 216 cm (85 in) x W 105 cm (41 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This George II bureau bookcase originates from circa 1750 and is rendered in solid mahogany with a deep brown timber tone and a polished finish. The upper section displays a carved dentil moulding beneath the cornice, enclosing twin fielded panel cupboard doors above a pair of pull-out candle slides, while the lower body incorporates a sloped fall-front desk that opens to reveal internal compartments and secret drawers. Four graduated drawers below the writing surface are fitted with decorative brass swing handles and backplates, and the entire unit is elevated on shaped bracket feet. Visible details include brass keyhole escutcheons on the desk flap and doors, alongside traditional panel trims. The piece stands 216 cm high, 105 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. In a modern residence, it provides substantial storage and a dedicated writing workspace suited for a study, library, or principal living room.

FAQs

A George II bureau bookcase is a two-part 18th-century British furniture piece combining a fall-front writing desk at the base with a storage or display cabinet above. Popularised during the mid-1700s, it provided a self-contained workstation for writing, reading, and document storage.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense mahogany timber, valued for its grain and durability. Secondary woods like oak or pine were used for drawer linings, complemented by hand-cast brass handles, escutcheons, and iron hinges.

Authentic examples feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-sawn timber marks on back panels, and period-correct cast brass hardware. Natural wear around writing surfaces, age-appropriate patination on the wood, and hand-cut locks also indicate age.

Place the bookcase in a study, living area, or hallway to create a focal point with built-in functionality. Pair its dark timber tones with neutral wall palettes, task lighting, and curated ceramics or books inside the upper cabinet.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent warping and bleaching. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a bees wax polish annually to protect the original finish and preserve the patina.
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