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George III Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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George III Walnut Bureau Bookcase

19th century
Sold 29 January 2026 · FB Antiques
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George III Bureau bookcase and later ( the top has been added later 20th Century) with glazed doors to the top enclosing two adjustable shelves, below the top when the fall is down the interior has pigeon holes drawers and a small cupboard to the centre. The base has two small drawers and to long drawers standing on bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135544
Dealers Internal Reference
EL12/721
Description
George III Bureau bookcase and later ( the top has been added later 20th Century) with glazed doors to the top enclosing two adjustable shelves, below the top when the fall is down the interior has pigeon holes drawers and a small cupboard to the centre. The base has two small drawers and to long drawers standing on bracket feet.
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135544
Dealers Internal Ref
EL12/721
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Archive I A tall George III walnut bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet doors, a fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A tall George III walnut bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet doors, a fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View II
Archive III A tall George III walnut bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet doors, a fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View III
Archive IV A tall George III walnut bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet doors, a fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View IV
Archive V A tall George III walnut bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet doors, a fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View V
Archive VI A tall George III walnut bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet doors, a fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View VI
Archive VII A tall George III walnut bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet doors, a fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View VII
Archive VIII A tall George III walnut bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet doors, a fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below. View VIII
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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fbantiques
Verified Since Jul 2014
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Location: Rawlings Farm Buildings, Unit 7 Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford , Essex, CM3 8DY, United Kingdom
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A tall George III walnut bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet doors, a fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below.
George III Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA1135544
A tall George III walnut bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper cabinet doors, a fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated drawers below.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSecures and Bookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed arched pane doors, Fall-front writing slope, Graduated drawer configuration, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

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The George III style, spanning the mid-to-late 18th century, is characterised by architectural symmetry, neoclassical influences, and the use of high-quality timbers such as mahogany and walnut, often featuring refined proportions and understated carving.

These pieces typically utilized native hardwoods like oak and pine for internal carcases and drawer linings, faced with decorative veneers such as figured walnut or mahogany, and assembled using traditional dovetail joints and hand-cut joinery.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber patination, hand-cut dovetailing on drawer construction, original backboards, hand-blown window glass with bubbles or imperfections, and period-appropriate brass hardware fixings.

An antique bureau bookcase can serve as a focal point in a study or living room, pairing well with neutral wall colours and modern minimalist seating to highlight the warmth and figuring of the walnut timber.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber finish.
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