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Antique 18th Century Good Quality Bureau in Oak

18th century
Sold 13 February 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
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Description

Exclusive Georgian Bureau Of Fine Quality

In oak

Having a beautifully fitted interior to the upper section consisting of six small drawers and numerous compartments for storage. Below are four large drawers all having their original knob handles.

The piece is stood on sturdy bracket feet and is made out of the finest quality timber which is displaying a magnificent grain and colour all throughout.

Overall in great condition ready to go to it’s new home! ( please inspect the pictures provided for any age related imperfections )

Year 1800

Product Reference : AF - 3162

Measurements : 102cm Width x 53cm Depth x 107.5cm Height ( 85cm Desk Height )

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Hereford strictly by appointment only.

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Antique Oak Bureau to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107.5cm (42.32")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1117423
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3162
Description
Exclusive Georgian Bureau Of Fine Quality

In oak

“
Having a beautifully fitted interior to the upper section consisting of six small drawers and numerous compartments for storage.
ActFurniture LTD

Below are four large drawers all having their original knob handles.

fig 1. An eighteenth century brown oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and brass keyhole escutcheons.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Bureau in Oak

The piece is stood on sturdy bracket feet and is made out of the finest quality timber which is displaying a magnificent grain and colour all throughout.

Overall in great condition ready to go to it’s new home! ( please inspect the pictures provided for any age related imperfections )

fig 2. An eighteenth century brown oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and brass keyhole escutcheons.
fig 2. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Bureau in Oak

Year 1800

Product Reference : AF - 3162

Measurements : 102cm Width x 53cm Depth x 107.5cm Height ( 85cm Desk Height )

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Hereford strictly by appointment only.

fig 3. An eighteenth century brown oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and brass keyhole escutcheons.
fig 3. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Bureau in Oak

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 4. An eighteenth century brown oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and brass keyhole escutcheons.
fig 4. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Bureau in Oak

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

fig 5. An eighteenth century brown oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and brass keyhole escutcheons.
fig 5. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Bureau in Oak

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

fig 6. An eighteenth century brown oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and brass keyhole escutcheons.
fig 6. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Bureau in Oak

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

fig 7. An eighteenth century brown oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and brass keyhole escutcheons.
fig 7. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Bureau in Oak

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Antique Oak Bureau to the Georgian era.

Height
107.5cm (42.32")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117423
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3162
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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Archive I An eighteenth century brown oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and brass keyhole escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 18th Century Good Quality Bureau in Oak

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Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
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An eighteenth century brown oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and brass keyhole escutcheons.
Antique 18th Century Good Quality Bureau In Oak
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front fall, Graduated drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 107.5 cm (42 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

The bureau evolved in late 17th century Europe, primarily drawing inspiration from earlier slant-front chest designs, to provide a secure, private writing surface with integrated storage for documents and correspondence.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid native timbers such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, pegged frames, and traditional brass escutcheons and pulls.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction hallmarks such as hand-planed surfaces, irregular dovetailing, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, hand-forged iron or brass hardware, and the absence of modern machine tool marks.

A traditional writing bureau functions effectively as a focal point in a home office or living space, pairing well with contemporary minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between historical texture and modern design.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying or fading, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax polish while avoiding modern silicone-based cleaning agents.
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