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Antique Georgian Period Bureau in Mahogany
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Antique Georgian Period Bureau in Mahogany

19th century
Sold 25 November 2024 · Marylebone Antiques
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A lovely antique Georgian Period bureau desk in mahogany. This was made in England, it dates from around 1790-1810.

This bureau has lovely slim proportions & it is actually of very high quality. It is very sturdy and heavy, with lots of storage space in the drawers, which are graduated in depth and it has a decent sized work space.

We have had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 26 inches , 66 cm

Depth – 19 inches , 49 cm

Height – 39 inches , 99 cm

Knee height – 28 inches , 72 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107945
Dealers Internal Reference
9416
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Description
A lovely antique Georgian Period bureau desk in mahogany. This was made in England, it dates from around 1790-1810.

This bureau has lovely slim proportions & it is actually of very high quality.

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It is very sturdy and heavy, with lots of storage space in the drawers, which are graduated in depth and it has a decent sized work space.
Marylebone Antiques

We have had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 26 inches , 66 cm

Depth – 19 inches , 49 cm

Height – 39 inches , 99 cm

Knee height – 28 inches , 72 cm

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107945
Dealers Internal Ref
9416
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Georgian Period Bureau in Mahogany

Archive II A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. View II
Archive III A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. View III
Archive IV A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. View IV
Archive V A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. View V
Archive VI A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. View IX
Archive X A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. View X
Archive XI A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers. View XI
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A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers.
Antique Georgian Period Bureau in Mahogany
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A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass swan neck handles, and four graduated drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Bureaus
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front writing flap, Graduated drawers, Brass swan neck handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

A Georgian bureau typically refers to a writing cabinet produced during the reigns of the British Kings George I through George IV, spanning from 1714 to 1830. These pieces feature a sloping front flap that folds down to reveal an inner writing surface and fitted compartments.

These items were predominantly constructed from solid timber and veneers, with early examples using walnut and later pieces favouring Cuban or Honduras mahogany. Traditional joinery includes hand-cut dovetails on the drawer construction and secondary softwoods for drawer linings and backboards.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction markers such as hand-cut dovetail joints, handmade brass fixings, and shrinkage cracks appropriate to aged timber. Examination of the interior reveals secondary woods and construction techniques consistent with eighteenth or early nineteenth-century cabinet making.

A traditional wooden bureau serves as a functional focal point when paired with contemporary seating and minimalist artwork to balance historical weight. It functions effectively in a study, living room, or hallway as both a display surface and a compact workspace.

Preservation involves maintaining stable ambient humidity and temperature away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting. Regular dusting with a dry, soft cloth and occasional application of appropriate beeswax helps maintain the finish without damaging the patina.
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