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Queen Anne Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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Queen Anne Walnut Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Sold 8 April 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Fine Queen Anne walnut bureau bookcase circa 1710 .

This fine walnut bureau bookcase case has a desirable double dome top with mirrored doors . the top is fitted with drawers cubby holes and two shelves .below this there are two candle slides .

The bureau base has a well fitted interior with shaped drawers cubby holes secret drawers and a sunken well . with a green biaze writing insert . below this there are two large oak lined deep drawers .

There are keys for the the doors and fall front .

The bureau comes in three sections for transport .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for our competitive prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
219cm (86.22")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112784
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Description
Fine Queen Anne walnut bureau bookcase circa 1710 .

This fine walnut bureau bookcase case has a desirable double dome top with mirrored doors . the top is fitted with drawers cubby holes and two shelves .below this there are two candle slides .

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The bureau base has a well fitted interior with shaped drawers cubby holes secret drawers and a sunken well.
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. with a green biaze writing insert . below this there are two large oak lined deep drawers .

fig 1. An antique walnut bureau bookcase featuring double domed mirrored top doors, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below.
fig 1. Queen Anne Walnut Bureau Bookcase

There are keys for the the doors and fall front .

The bureau comes in three sections for transport .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for our competitive prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Height
219cm (86.22")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112784
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Archive I An antique walnut bureau bookcase featuring double domed mirrored top doors, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Queen Anne Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Archive II An antique walnut bureau bookcase featuring double domed mirrored top doors, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View II
Archive III An antique walnut bureau bookcase featuring double domed mirrored top doors, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View III
Archive IV An antique walnut bureau bookcase featuring double domed mirrored top doors, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View IV
Archive V An antique walnut bureau bookcase featuring double domed mirrored top doors, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View V
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Archive VII An antique walnut bureau bookcase featuring double domed mirrored top doors, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View VII
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Telephone 07852 312541
Location
Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
Verified Since Aug 2017
Items For Sale 32
Items Sold 1,202
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An antique walnut bureau bookcase featuring double domed mirrored top doors, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below.
Queen Anne walnut bureau bookcase
Ref: SA1112784
An antique walnut bureau bookcase featuring double domed mirrored top doors, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below.
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  • ObjectSecures and Desks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDouble domed top, Sloping fall-front, Brass drop handles, Mirrored cabinet doors
  • SizeH 219 cm (86 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

The Queen Anne style emerged in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, characterised by a shift towards comfort, elegance, and the prominent use of walnut timber following the introduction of veneer and marquetry techniques.

These pieces were traditionally crafted using fine timber veneers such as walnut, often applied over secondary woods like pine or oak, and featured dovetail joinery, brass hardware, and hand-cut glass mirror plates.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber grain, secondary wood species, hand-beveled mirror plates, traditional hand-cut dovetails, and the natural oxidisation and wear patterns on the brass hardware and finish.

A bureau bookcase functions effectively as a focal point in a study or living area, pairing well with minimalist contemporary decor to highlight the rich texture and warm tones of the antique wood.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the traditional polished finish.
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