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Antique 18th Century Finest Quality Bureau in Mahogany
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Antique 18th Century Finest Quality Bureau in Mahogany

18th century
Sold 26 April 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
This “Antique 18th Century Finest Quality Bureau in Mahogany” found a buyer.

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Description

This stunning antique 18th-century mahogany bureau is a remarkable piece of history, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The rich, deep tones of the mahogany highlight its magnificent grain and lustrous patina, giving the piece an undeniable presence. Standing gracefully on bracket feet, it combines beauty with practicality, making it a standout addition to any period interior.

The fall-front desk opens to reveal a beautifully fitted interior, featuring four small drawers and multiple pigeonholes, providing ample storage for documents and writing essentials. The spacious writing surface offers both functionality and charm, perfect for modern use while maintaining its historical character.

Below, four graduated drawers provide generous storage, each adorned with decorative brass handles that enhance the bureau’s refined aesthetic.

This exquisite piece comes complete with its original key and remains in excellent condition, a true testament to its superior quality and longevity. A rare and desirable find, this bureau is not only a functional writing desk but also a statement piece that will bring sophistication and character to any setting.

The pictures simply don’t do it justice—this is a must-see piece that will undoubtedly impress.

Product Reference : AF - 3782

Measurements : 96cm Width x 55cm Depth x 105cm Height [ 78cm Desk Height ]

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern 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 most of 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 Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1129776
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3782
Description
This stunning antique 18th-century mahogany bureau is a remarkable piece of history, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
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The rich, deep tones of the mahogany highlight its magnificent grain and lustrous patina, giving the piece an undeniable presence.
ActFurniture LTD

Standing gracefully on bracket feet, it combines beauty with practicality, making it a standout addition to any period interior.

fig 1. A front view of an antique mahogany bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Finest Quality Bureau in Mahogany

The fall-front desk opens to reveal a beautifully fitted interior, featuring four small drawers and multiple pigeonholes, providing ample storage for documents and writing essentials. The spacious writing surface offers both functionality and charm, perfect for modern use while maintaining its historical character.

fig 2. A front view of an antique mahogany bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 2. Antique 18th Century Finest Quality Bureau in Mahogany

Below, four graduated drawers provide generous storage, each adorned with decorative brass handles that enhance the bureau’s refined aesthetic.

This exquisite piece comes complete with its original key and remains in excellent condition, a true testament to its superior quality and longevity. A rare and desirable find, this bureau is not only a functional writing desk but also a statement piece that will bring sophistication and character to any setting.

fig 3. A front view of an antique mahogany bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 3. Antique 18th Century Finest Quality Bureau in Mahogany

The pictures simply don’t do it justice—this is a must-see piece that will undoubtedly impress.

Product Reference : AF - 3782

Measurements : 96cm Width x 55cm Depth x 105cm Height [ 78cm Desk Height ]

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

fig 4. A front view of an antique mahogany bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 4. Antique 18th Century Finest Quality Bureau in Mahogany

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 5. A front view of an antique mahogany bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 5. Antique 18th Century Finest Quality Bureau in Mahogany

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 6. A front view of an antique mahogany bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 6. Antique 18th Century Finest Quality Bureau in Mahogany

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 7. A front view of an antique mahogany bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 7. Antique 18th Century Finest Quality Bureau in Mahogany

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 most of 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 8. A front view of an antique mahogany bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles.
fig 8. Antique 18th Century Finest Quality Bureau in Mahogany

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 Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129776
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3782
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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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front writing flap, Graduated drawers, Brass batwing handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

The bureau evolved during the late 17th and 18th centuries from the fall-front desk, becoming a staple piece of elite and middle-class domestic furniture for correspondence and record-keeping.

Authentic period bureaux are constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer boxes and secondary softwoods for internal framing.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber shrinkage, hand-forged or cast brass hardware, irregular dovetailing indicative of hand tools, and the overall patina developed over centuries of use.

An antique bureau acts as a functional focal point when paired with minimalist seating and modern lighting, contrasting historical craftsmanship with clean contemporary lines.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood surface.
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