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Light Oak Bureau

1920 - 1940
Sold 23 June 2026 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Light oak bureau having a fall front that opens to reveal a fitted interior with a leather scriber , above two short drawers and a two door cupboard base , raised on short shaped legs .

Height

103 cm / 40 3/4"

Width

77 cm / 30 1/2"

Depth

49 cm / 19 1/2"

Good Condition Wax Finished With Working Lock & Key

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Light Oak Bureau to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1118740
Dealers Internal Reference
378026
Dealers Notes

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Description
Light oak bureau having a fall front that opens to reveal a fitted interior with a leather scriber , above two short drawers and a two door cupboard base , raised on short shaped legs .

Height

103 cm / 40 3/4"

fig 1. A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs.
fig 1. Light Oak Bureau

Width

77 cm / 30 1/2"

Depth

49 cm / 19 1/2"

Good Condition Wax Finished With Working Lock & Key

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Light Oak Bureau to the 1930s.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118740
Dealers Internal Ref
378026
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. SOLD23 JUN 26

Light Oak Bureau

Archive II A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. View II
Archive III A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. View III
Archive IV A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. View IV
Archive V A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. View V
Archive VI A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. View VI
Archive VII A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. View VII
Archive VIII A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. View VIII
Archive IX A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. View IX
Archive X A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. View X
Archive XI A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. View XI
Archive XII A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs. View XII
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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
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Items Sold 6,481
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
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A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs.
Light Oak Bureau
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A light oak bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing surface, two drawers, and two lower cabinet doors supported by short square tapered legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialOak, Oak Veneer
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsFall-front writing flap, Fitted interior compartments, Panelled cabinet doors, Square tapered legs
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

The bureau evolved in Europe during the late 17th and 18th centuries, transitioning from a simple chest of drawers with a sloping lid into a dedicated piece of furniture for correspondence and record-keeping.

Traditional bureaus are crafted from solid oak or oak veneers over secondary woods, typically featuring dovetail joints on the drawers and pegged or mortise-and-tenon framing for structural durability.

Authentication involves inspecting the drawer construction for hand-cut dovetails, checking the timber for age-related shrinkage and patination, and examining the hardware and backboards for period-appropriate manufacture.

A vintage bureau functions effectively as a compact workspace in a living room or bedroom, pairing well with minimalist modern seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new textures.

Preservation requires keeping wooden items out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, cleaning surfaces with a soft, dry cloth, and applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the finish.
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