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George II Red Walnut Bureau

18th century
Sold 9 February 2026 · FB Antiques
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For sale is a good quality George II red walnut bureau, with a hinged fall enclosing a well fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes and secret compartments, with four drawers below, raised on bracket feet. This piece remains in very good condition, showing light signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 96cm Depth: 50cm Height: 105cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the Georgian era.

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SA1085945
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-1021
Description
For sale is a good quality George II red walnut bureau, with a hinged fall enclosing a well fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes and secret compartments, with four drawers below, raised on bracket feet.
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This piece remains in very good condition, showing light signs of wear commensurate with age and use.
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Width: 96cm Depth: 50cm Height: 105cm

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1085945
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S27-1021
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An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass escutcheons and drop handles, four graduated drawers below, and bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass escutcheons and drop handles, four graduated drawers below, and bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George II Red Walnut Bureau

Archive II An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass escutcheons and drop handles, four graduated drawers below, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass escutcheons and drop handles, four graduated drawers below, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass escutcheons and drop handles, four graduated drawers below, and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass escutcheons and drop handles, four graduated drawers below, and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass escutcheons and drop handles, four graduated drawers below, and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass escutcheons and drop handles, four graduated drawers below, and bracket feet. View VII
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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fbantiques
Verified Since Jul 2014
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Items Sold 1,348
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Location: Rawlings Farm Buildings, Unit 7 Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford , Essex, CM3 8DY, United Kingdom
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An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass escutcheons and drop handles, four graduated drawers below, and bracket feet.
George II Red Walnut Bureau
Ref: SA1085945
An antique George II walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass escutcheons and drop handles, four graduated drawers below, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBureaux and Desks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSlant front fall-flap, Brass batwing escutcheons, Graduated drawers, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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The George II style, spanning from 1727 to 1760, bridges the transition from heavier walnut designs to lighter mahogany pieces, characterised by refined proportions, bracket feet, and restrained ornamental carving.

Master cabinetmakers predominantly utilised native walnut, often figuring or veneering selected cuts for rich grain patterns, complemented by secondary structural woods like oak or pine and cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature period construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails on drawer boxes, traditional tongue-and-groove backboards, original secondary timbers, and natural patination consistent with age and use.

An antique bureau functions effectively as a focal point in a contemporary home office or living room, pairing well with minimalist seating to highlight the rich timber tones and historical craftsmanship.

Preserve antique walnut by maintaining stable room temperatures, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished surface.
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