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Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
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Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

1920 - 1940
Sold 17 May 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A beautiful antique Queen Anne style burr walnut writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

It is of superb quality and is a very useful item. This is beautifully constructed, there is lots of storage space in the lower drawers which have gorgeous brass handles. The upper pull down writing area is nicely fitted out, with an inset leather writing surface and additional pigeon hole storage. There are stunning burr walnut grain patterns, this stands on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carving at the knees.

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

Width – 32 inches , 82 cm

Depth – 20 inches , 51 cm

Height – 41 inches , 104 cm

Knee height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1115573
Dealers Internal Reference
9696
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Description
A beautiful antique Queen Anne style burr walnut writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

It is of superb quality and is a very useful item.

“
This is beautifully constructed, there is lots of storage space in the lower drawers which have gorgeous brass handles.
Marylebone Antiques

The upper pull down writing area is nicely fitted out, with an inset leather writing surface and additional pigeon hole storage. There are stunning burr walnut grain patterns, this stands on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carving at the knees.

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

Width – 32 inches , 82 cm

Depth – 20 inches , 51 cm

Height – 41 inches , 104 cm

Knee height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115573
Dealers Internal Ref
9696
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Marylebone Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, three lower drawers, and carved cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Archive II An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, three lower drawers, and carved cabriole legs. View II
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An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, three lower drawers, and carved cabriole legs.
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
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An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, three lower drawers, and carved cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front writing flap, Cabriole legs, Dovetailed drawers, Drop brass handles
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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The Queen Anne style emerged in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, characterised by graceful curves, cabriole legs, and a shift away from heavy ornamentation towards understated elegance and comfort.

Bureaux from this era typically utilise native and exotic timbers such as walnut, oak, and pine, often featuring decorative veneering like burr walnut on carcases assembled with traditional dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction methods, hand-cut dovetailing, natural timber shrinkage, genuine patination on hardware, and historical tool marks rather than modern machine fabrication.

An antique bureau works well as a focal point in a modern room by pairing its rich timber tones with minimalist seating and contemporary art to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Preserve antique walnut by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and applying periodic applications of traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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