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Small Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau C.1930
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Small Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau C.1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 6 January 2025 · Arthur Rawes Antiques
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Small Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau dating to C.1930. The bureau is Queen Anne in style and small in size. It sits on cabriole legs with 2 inverted drawers and a fold down writing desk with a working lock and key and internal storage. In good original condition with some age related wear.

Overall Height - 98.5cm

Working Height - 74cm

Width - 54cm

Depth - 44cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1930s.

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Small Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau dating to C.1930. The bureau is Queen Anne in style and small in size.
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It sits on cabriole legs with 2 inverted drawers and a fold down writing desk with a working lock and key and internal storage.
Arthur Rawes Antiques

In good original condition with some age related wear.

Overall Height - 98.5cm

Working Height - 74cm

Width - 54cm

Depth - 44cm

Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1058501
Arthur Rawes Antiques
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Archive I A small antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a slant front, two lower drawers, and cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau C.1930

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Arthur Rawes Antiques

Arthur Rawes Antiques
Telephone 07548 050358
Location
Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage
Willows lane
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 3SS
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rawesrec
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 36
Items Sold 338
Arthur Rawes Antiques
Arthur Rawes Antiques
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Location: Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage, Willows lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3SS, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A small antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a slant front, two lower drawers, and cabriole legs.
Small Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau c.1930
Ref: SA1058501
A small antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a slant front, two lower drawers, and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Slant front fall, Cabriole legs, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 98.5 cm (39 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

FAQs

A writing bureau is a traditional desk featuring a hinged sloping flap that opens to reveal a writing surface and small pigeonholes, often constructed using highly figured burr walnut veneer.

These pieces generally utilise a secondary softwood or hardwood carcass overlaid with decorative burr walnut veneers, complemented by solid walnut mouldings and cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining traditional joinery techniques, timber ageing characteristics, hand-cut dovetails within the drawer construction, and the presence of period-appropriate brass fittings.

A bureau serves as a functional workspace or decorative focal point in a study or living area, pairing effectively with both modern minimalist seating and traditional furnishings.

Maintenance requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying high-quality beeswax to nourish the timber, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive moisture.
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