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George III Oak Bureau Bookcase
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George III Oak Bureau Bookcase

18th century
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Georgian elegance! This is an exceptional, honest piece in superb original condition. A wonderful classic piece of English antique oak furniture. This George III oak bureau bookcase is a stylish, functional and well-made piece that would be a great addition to any home. Formed of two sections the top has a moulded and dentil cornice over two panelled doors which open to an interior with adjustable shelves. The base section has a drop-down front which opens to an interior fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes. The base also features four graduated drawers with brass handles. The whole piece is supported on elegant bracket feet. This is a superb piece of furniture, that combines craftsmanship, history and everyday practicality. Please see the other antique, vintage and retro pieces that we have listed. Dimensions- total height 216cm, working height 78cm width 106cm, total closed depth 57cm, top depth 27cm and open working depth 66cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
216cm (85.04")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated this George III Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1133306
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HF1464
Description
Georgian elegance! This is an exceptional, honest piece in superb original condition. A wonderful classic piece of English antique oak furniture.
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This George III oak bureau bookcase is a stylish, functional and well-made piece that would be a great addition to any home.
Designer Antiques4u

Formed of two sections the top has a moulded and dentil cornice over two panelled doors which open to an interior with adjustable shelves. The base section has a drop-down front which opens to an interior fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes. The base also features four graduated drawers with brass handles. The whole piece is supported on elegant bracket feet. This is a superb piece of furniture, that combines craftsmanship, history and everyday practicality. Please see the other antique, vintage and retro pieces that we have listed. Dimensions- total height 216cm, working height 78cm width 106cm, total closed depth 57cm, top depth 27cm and open working depth 66cm

Height
216cm (85.04")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this George III Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133306
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1464
Designer Antiques4u
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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Archive I A George III oak bureau bookcase featuring a dentil cornice above two panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slope opening to a fitted interior, and three long drawers below with brass handles.

George III oak bureau bookcase

Archive II A George III oak bureau bookcase featuring a dentil cornice above two panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slope opening to a fitted interior, and three long drawers below with brass handles. View II
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A George III oak bureau bookcase featuring a dentil cornice above two panelled upper doors, a slant-front writing slope opening to a fitted interior, and three long drawers below with brass handles.
George III oak bureau bookcase
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Originating in 18th-century Britain during the reign of King George III, a bureau bookcase is a two-part furniture piece combining a slant-front writing desk with an upper cabinet for book or document storage.

English oak, mahogany, and walnut were primary timber choices, often featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, oak secondary woods, and cast brass swan-neck or drop handles.

Authentic period examples display hand-sawn timber marks, hand-carved dovetail joints, original iron or brass locks, and natural wear around the fall-front writing surface and drawer runners.

Position the piece in a study, library, or hallway to serve as both functional desk space and storage, pairing its warm wood tones with neutral wall colours and contemporary task lighting.

Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood finish.
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