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18th Century Painted Writing Bureau

18th century
Sold 20 March 2025 · Arcadia Antiques
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Description

18th century English painted oak writing bureau with original brass handles. Good fitted interior. 1780.

Height to the underside of fall front is 30.5" (77.5cm).

Code: 8680

Dimensions:

W: 37.5" (95.3 cm)

H: 41.5" (105.4 cm)

D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this 18th Century Writing Bureau to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1113253
Dealers Internal Reference
8680
Description
18th century English painted oak writing bureau with original brass handles. Good fitted interior. 1780.

Height to the underside of fall front is 30.5" (77.5cm).

Code: 8680

Dimensions:

W: 37.5" (95.3 cm)

H: 41.5" (105.4 cm)

D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this 18th Century Writing Bureau to the 18th Century.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113253
Dealers Internal Ref
8680
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I An 18th-century blue painted writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above three long graduated drawers with brass handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Painted Writing Bureau

Archive II An 18th-century blue painted writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above three long graduated drawers with brass handles. View II
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Archive IV An 18th-century blue painted writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above three long graduated drawers with brass handles. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century blue painted writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above three long graduated drawers with brass handles. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century blue painted writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above three long graduated drawers with brass handles. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century blue painted writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above three long graduated drawers with brass handles. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century blue painted writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above three long graduated drawers with brass handles. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century blue painted writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above three long graduated drawers with brass handles. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century blue painted writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above three long graduated drawers with brass handles. View X
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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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An 18th-century blue painted writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above three long graduated drawers with brass handles.
18th Century Painted Writing Bureau
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An 18th-century blue painted writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above three long graduated drawers with brass handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialPine, Brass, Leather
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsSlant-front fall lid, Fitted pigeonhole interior, Drop-down writing surface, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Writing bureaux evolved during the late 17th and 18th centuries, merging a storage chest with a sloping desktop to accommodate the rise in personal correspondence and record-keeping.

Authentic period bureaux are typically constructed from solid hardwoods like oak, walnut, or mahogany, featuring dovetailed drawer construction, hand- forged brass hardware, and secondary woods for internal dividers.

Authentication involves examining hand-cut dovetails, tool marks, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, original lock mechanisms, and the natural patina developed on the painted or polished surfaces over centuries.

Pairing a brightly painted antique bureau with minimalist modern seating or placing it against a neutral wall creates a striking focal point that balances historic character with clean, modern lines.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, keep the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent paint fading, and clean surfaces exclusively with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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