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Rare George I Oak Corner Bureau C1720-30
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Rare George I Oak Corner Bureau C1720-30

18th century
For Sale by Mews Antiques
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This is a Rare Antique George I Oak Corner Bureau c1720-30. A lovely piece raised on short turned legs with a large lower cupboard with double doors and a key to the lower door as well as the upper flap. The writing slope supports are unusual and pull out to support the flap when it is down. Internally there are a pair of drawer with pigeon holes above although I think at some point i need to find a pigeon to put in one at some point. There is also a lower section as is all bureau's of this period for stuff, writing impliments probably. It has great patination and a lovely mellow colour.

Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Corner Bureau to the 1700s.

Independent Date Check ID 08843381
Dealer's Item Date1700s
Sellingantiques Date1700s
Sellingantiques agingItem 265-315 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1700s:
Sliding well in the desk interior: cabinet-making technique before drawer-only arrangements became standard.
Hand-pierced brass escutcheons: metalwork typical of the early to mid-18th century.
Dark ink staining and uneven wear across the writing flap: age from long handling.
Quartersawn oak show wood with medullary rays: classic 18th-century timber selection.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120483
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock No 1116
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We are Antique Furniture Dealers and a family firm of 50 years. We are Based in Worcestershire with a 4000 sqft warehouse and south of Edinburgh we endeavour to deliver personally.

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01905 923702

Mews Antiques

Description
This is a Rare Antique George I Oak Corner Bureau c1720-30.
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A lovely piece raised on short turned legs with a large lower cupboard with double doors and a key to the lower door as well as the upper flap.
Mews Antiques

The writing slope supports are unusual and pull out to support the flap when it is down. Internally there are a pair of drawer with pigeon holes above although I think at some point i need to find a pigeon to put in one at some point. There is also a lower section as is all bureau's of this period for stuff, writing impliments probably. It has great patination and a lovely mellow colour.

Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Corner Bureau to the 1700s.

Independent Date Report ID 08843381
Dealer's Item Date1700s
Sellingantiques dating1700s
Sellingantiques agingItem 265-315 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1700s:
Sliding well in the desk interior: cabinet-making technique before drawer-only arrangements became standard.
Hand-pierced brass escutcheons: metalwork typical of the early to mid-18th century.
Dark ink staining and uneven wear across the writing flap: age from long handling.
Quartersawn oak show wood with medullary rays: classic 18th-century timber selection.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120483
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock No 1116
Mews Antiques
Mews Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

We are are antique furniture dealers specialising in arts and crafts furniture but not solely.

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A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard.
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Archive I A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard.

Rare George I Oak Corner Bureau C1720-30

Archive II A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard. View II
Archive III A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard. View III
Archive IV A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard. View IV
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Archive VI A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard. View VI
Archive VII A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard. View VII
Archive VIII A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard. View VIII
Archive IX A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard. View IX
Archive X A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard. View X
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Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard.
RARE GEORGE I OAK CORNER BUREAU c1720-30
Ref: SA1120483
A George I period warm brown oak corner bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope, brass escutcheon, and double-door lower cupboard.
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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front, Corner construction, Brass escutcheon, Turned feet
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

This George I period oak corner bureau combines a slant-front writing slope with a double-door lower cupboard in a warm brown timber. It stands on short turned feet, with brass escutcheons decorating both the upper flap and the lower doors. The warm brown oak surface displays rich graining and a mellow finish, while the structural design is specifically tailored for a corner placement in a room. Measuring 106 cm high, 80 cm wide, and 80 cm deep, the unit provides compact storage and a functional writing surface. In a modern home, this practical piece serves well in a living room, hallway, or study as an antique writing desk and cabinet combination.

FAQs

A George I period corner bureau dates from approximately 1714 to 1727, characterised by a space-saving triangular rear profile designed to fit room corners. These pieces typically feature a sloping fall-front writing surface, brass hardware, and lower storage enclosed by panelled doors or drawers.

Primary woods during the early 18th century included native English oak and walnut, often paired with secondary woods like pine or fruitwood for drawer linings. Construction techniques featured hand-cut dovetail joints, peg construction, and cast brass escutcheon plates.

Authentic pieces exhibit uneven wear patterns, hand-planed secondary timbers, and original iron or brass fixings showing natural oxidisation. Internal drawer construction will reveal wide, hand-cut dovetails and shrinkage gaps consistent with centuries of timber movement.

A corner bureau effectively utilises underused alcoves or room corners in a study, hallway, or living room. It pairs well with a modern accent chair and minimalist brass desk lamps, offering an enclosed workspace that conceals clutter when closed.

Preserve oak furniture by applying a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to maintain moisture and patina. Keep the piece clear of direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping or uneven fading.
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