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Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A magnificent 18th-century Georgian bureau bookcase, well-proportioned, offering both elegant design and functional storage.

Designed for practicality, the bookcase comes in two pieces for ease of transportation and placement.

The upper section features 2 panelled doors in rich Cuban mahogany, adorned with a beautifully figured grain.

The doors open to reveal a spacious interior fitted with height-adjustable shelves, making it versatile for books and with working lock and key.

The lower section has a fall-front bureau opening to reveal a new hand-dyed leather writing surface, edged with delicate tooling.

The well-appointed interior includes, 8 pigeonholes for letters and documents.

8 small drawers, perfect for storing writing materials and valuables.

2 secret drawers, discreetly concealed within the craftsmanship of the piece.

Below the writing surface, the bureau offers 2 short over 3 full-width, graduated drawers.

The drawers are made from solid oak, featuring dovetail joints, a hallmark of quality craftsmanship.

The drawer fronts are cockbeaded, with brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons.

Supported by bracket feet, giving the piece a sturdy yet graceful stance.

Offered in good condition, ready for use in the home or office.

W 99cm (39")

D closed 55cm (21.5")

H 197.5cm (77.75")

Base H 103cm (40.5")

D with bureau open 89cm (34.5")

Writing H 76cm (30")

Floor to underside of writing surface 74cm (29.25")

Physical Dimensions
Height
197.5cm (77.76")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129603
Dealers Internal Reference
WSN250307E
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Description
A magnificent 18th-century Georgian bureau bookcase, well-proportioned, offering both elegant design and functional storage.
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Designed for practicality, the bookcase comes in two pieces for ease of transportation and placement.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A Georgian rich mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, slant-front writing bureau, four drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

The upper section features 2 panelled doors in rich Cuban mahogany, adorned with a beautifully figured grain.

The doors open to reveal a spacious interior fitted with height-adjustable shelves, making it versatile for books and with working lock and key.

fig 2. A Georgian rich mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, slant-front writing bureau, four drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

The lower section has a fall-front bureau opening to reveal a new hand-dyed leather writing surface, edged with delicate tooling.

The well-appointed interior includes, 8 pigeonholes for letters and documents.

fig 3. A Georgian rich mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, slant-front writing bureau, four drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 3. Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

8 small drawers, perfect for storing writing materials and valuables.

2 secret drawers, discreetly concealed within the craftsmanship of the piece.

Below the writing surface, the bureau offers 2 short over 3 full-width, graduated drawers.

fig 4. A Georgian rich mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, slant-front writing bureau, four drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 4. Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

The drawers are made from solid oak, featuring dovetail joints, a hallmark of quality craftsmanship.

The drawer fronts are cockbeaded, with brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons.

Supported by bracket feet, giving the piece a sturdy yet graceful stance.

fig 5. A Georgian rich mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, slant-front writing bureau, four drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 5. Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Offered in good condition, ready for use in the home or office.

W 99cm (39")

D closed 55cm (21.5")

H 197.5cm (77.75")

Base H 103cm (40.5")

D with bureau open 89cm (34.5")

Writing H 76cm (30")

Floor to underside of writing surface 74cm (29.25")

Height
197.5cm (77.76")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129603
Dealers Internal Ref
WSN250307E
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A Georgian rich mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, slant-front writing bureau, four drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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A Georgian rich mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, slant-front writing bureau, four drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
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A Georgian bureau bookcase is a two-part piece of case furniture originating in 18th-century Britain, combining a sloping drop-front writing desk with an upper cabinet for book storage or display.

Hardwoods such as Cuban and Honduras mahogany were predominantly used, featuring flame veneer panels, hand-dovetailed oak drawer linings, and cast brass drop handles.

Authentic pieces display hand-sawn drawer construction, original brass escutcheons, hand-cut dovetail joints, and natural age contraction on solid wood surfaces.

Position the cabinet against a neutral or dark wall in a study or living area, balancing its dark mahogany tones with contemporary lighting and minimalist accessories.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators.
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