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18th Century Mahogany Bureau
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18th Century Mahogany Bureau

18th century
Sold 18 October 2025 · Walton House Antiques
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Description

A good mid 18th century mahogany bureau of superb colour with original handles and a fabulous interior

The piece with a rare mirrored door to the centre with book ends that open on both sides.

Dimensions

Height 42" 107cm

Width 40.5" 103cm

Depth 21" 54cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this 18th Century Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1136748
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9282
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
A good mid 18th century mahogany bureau of superb colour with original handles and a fabulous interior

The piece with a rare mirrored door to the centre with book ends that open on both sides.

Dimensions

fig 1. An 18th-century mahogany bureau featuring a drop-front writing flap with a leather insert, internal pigeonholes, and three long drawers below with brass pull handles.
fig 1. 18th Century Mahogany Bureau

Height 42" 107cm

Width 40.5" 103cm

Depth 21" 54cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this 18th Century Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136748
Dealers Internal Ref
WH9282
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany bureau featuring a drop-front writing flap with a leather insert, internal pigeonholes, and three long drawers below with brass pull handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An 18th-century mahogany bureau featuring a drop-front writing flap with a leather insert, internal pigeonholes, and three long drawers below with brass pull handles. View II
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BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century mahogany bureau featuring a drop-front writing flap with a leather insert, internal pigeonholes, and three long drawers below with brass pull handles.
18th Century mahogany bureau
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front fall flap, Fitted interior pigeonholes, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

The bureau evolved during the late 17th and 18th centuries in England and Europe, transitioning from a simple writing chest into a sophisticated piece of furniture featuring a sloping fall-front flap that concealed fitted pigeonholes and small drawers.

Authentic period pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or oak, often featuring secondary woods like pine or oak for drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and traditional brass swing handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentication involves examining construction details such as hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate brass hardware, tool marks, and overall patination consistent with age and centuries of use.

An antique bureau can serve as a functional workstation or a statement focal point in a contemporary room, contrasting effectively against neutral modern walls and paired with minimalist seating to highlight its historic craftsmanship.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate bees-wax polish to nourish the timber without building up heavy residue.
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