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Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Description

Early George III inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase

Early George III inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase, circa 1760-70, the upper section of break-arched form with fielded panelled twin doors with three adjustable shelves over four short drawers, a pair of candle stands beneath, the bureau with oyster-veneered central oval panel to the fall, enclosing central cupboard, drawers and pigeonholes, over four graduated long drawers on bracket feet

Measuring

Height 206 cms

Width 99cm

Depth 56cms

There are a few losses to the veneers in the drawer bearers which I will replace, there are two old cracks to the sides these I will leave. Overall a lovely colour and patination

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08932603
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-275 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Candle slides beneath the upper cabinet doors: typical of mid-18th century writing cabinets.
Fielded panels with shaped top corners: cabinetmaking practice of the 1760s.
Pierced brass backplates on the handles: hardware style of the mid-Georgian period.
Shaped pigeonhole valances inside the fall: desk fittings standard for the era.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133229
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Description
Early George III inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase

Early George III inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase, circa 1760-70, the upper section of break-arched form with fielded panelled twin doors with three adjustable shelves over four short drawers, a pair of candle stands beneath, the bureau with oyster-veneered central oval panel to the fall, enclosing central cupboard, drawers and pigeonholes, over four graduated long drawers on bracket feet

fig 1. An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles.
fig 1. Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Measuring

Height 206 cms

Width 99cm

Depth 56cms

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There are a few losses to the veneers in the drawer bearers which I will replace, there are two old cracks to the sides these I will leave.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture

Overall a lovely colour and patination

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08932603
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-275 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Candle slides beneath the upper cabinet doors: typical of mid-18th century writing cabinets.
Fielded panels with shaped top corners: cabinetmaking practice of the 1760s.
Pierced brass backplates on the handles: hardware style of the mid-Georgian period.
Shaped pigeonhole valances inside the fall: desk fittings standard for the era.

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
206cm (81.10")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133229
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles.

Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Archive II An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles. View II
Archive III An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles.
Archive V An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles. View V
Archive VI An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles. View VI
Archive VII An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles. View VII
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An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles.
Early Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase
Ref: SA1133229
An early Georgian dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper two-door cabinet, a pull-down slant writing slope revealing small interior drawers and pigeonholes, three lower drawers, and brass handles.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEarly Georgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlant front slope, Candle slides, Bracket feet, Panelled cupboard doors
  • SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This early Georgian bureau bookcase dates from the eighteenth century, constructed from dark brown mahogany with brass hardware. The upper section takes a break-arched form with panelled twin cupboard doors and a pair of pull-out candle slides beneath. A fall-front slant writing slope opens to reveal internal drawers, pigeonholes, and a central cupboard, positioned above three graduated long drawers with ornate brass escutcheons and swing handles. The piece stands on bracket feet and exhibits natural grain variations in the timber alongside signs of historical wear. It measures 206 cm high, 99 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. This substantial furnishing suits a gentleman's library, study, or traditional living room for daily writing tasks and display storage.

FAQs

Emerging in the early 18th century, a Georgian bureau bookcase is a two-part item of case furniture combining a sloped-front writing desk with a fitted cabinet or bookcase section mounted above.

Primary timbers were predominantly dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, and cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, thick veneer cuts, original brass hardware, retractable candle slides beneath the upper cabinet, and period-correct bracket feet.

Positioned in a home office, library, or living room, a mahogany bureau bookcase functions as both a dedicated writing workspace and a substantial focal point against neutral walls.

Maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a clean microfibre cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice per year.
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