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Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau in Oak
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Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau in Oak

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 May 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
This “Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau in Oak” found a buyer.

It was listed by ActFurniture LTD. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This antique 20th century oak bureau is a charming and functional piece, full of character and craftsmanship. The fall front is decorated with classic linenfold carving, adding depth and traditional style. When opened, it reveals a beautifully fitted interior with compartments and a striking red writing slope, perfect for writing or organising stationery.

Below the fall are three spacious drawers, each retaining their original knob handles, offering ample storage. The bureau comes complete with a key and stands on sturdy bracket feet, giving it a well-balanced and timeless appearance.

Made from oak, the piece displays a gorgeous grain and warm, rich colour throughout. In good overall condition, this bureau is a practical and attractive addition to any vintage or traditional setting.

Product Reference : AF - 3881

Measurements : 79cm Width x 44cm Depth x 99.5cm Height [ 73.5cm 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 Oak Bureau to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1137440
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3881
Description
This antique 20th century oak bureau is a charming and functional piece, full of character and craftsmanship. The fall front is decorated with classic linenfold carving, adding depth and traditional style.
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When opened, it reveals a beautifully fitted interior with compartments and a striking red writing slope, perfect for writing or organising stationery.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A dark oak antique bureau featuring linenfold carved panels on the sloping fall front and multiple storage drawers below.
fig 1. Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau in Oak

Below the fall are three spacious drawers, each retaining their original knob handles, offering ample storage. The bureau comes complete with a key and stands on sturdy bracket feet, giving it a well-balanced and timeless appearance.

fig 2. A dark oak antique bureau featuring linenfold carved panels on the sloping fall front and multiple storage drawers below.
fig 2. Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau in Oak

Made from oak, the piece displays a gorgeous grain and warm, rich colour throughout. In good overall condition, this bureau is a practical and attractive addition to any vintage or traditional setting.

fig 3. A dark oak antique bureau featuring linenfold carved panels on the sloping fall front and multiple storage drawers below.
fig 3. Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau in Oak

Product Reference : AF - 3881

Measurements : 79cm Width x 44cm Depth x 99.5cm Height [ 73.5cm Desk Height ]

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

fig 4. A dark oak antique bureau featuring linenfold carved panels on the sloping fall front and multiple storage drawers below.
fig 4. Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau in Oak

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 dark oak antique bureau featuring linenfold carved panels on the sloping fall front and multiple storage drawers below.
fig 5. Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau in Oak

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 dark oak antique bureau featuring linenfold carved panels on the sloping fall front and multiple storage drawers below.
fig 6. Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau in Oak

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 dark oak antique bureau featuring linenfold carved panels on the sloping fall front and multiple storage drawers below.
fig 7. Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau in Oak

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 dark oak antique bureau featuring linenfold carved panels on the sloping fall front and multiple storage drawers below.
fig 8. Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau in Oak

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 Oak Bureau to the Edwardian era.

Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137440
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3881
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ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 440
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Location: Unit 4, Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR6 5JE, United Kingdom
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A dark oak antique bureau featuring linenfold carved panels on the sloping fall front and multiple storage drawers below.
Antique 20th Century Linenfold Bureau In Oak
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A dark oak antique bureau featuring linenfold carved panels on the sloping fall front and multiple storage drawers below.
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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaus
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLinenfold carving, Fall-front slope, Turned wooden knobs, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 99.5 cm (39 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

Linenfold carving is a style of relief carving that mimics folded fabric, originating in Northern Europe during the late 15th century and enjoying a major revival during the Gothic Revival and Arts and Crafts periods of the 19th and 20th centuries.

These pieces are typically constructed using solid European or American oak, often featuring traditional joinery such as dovetail drawers, mortise and tenon joints, and brass or wooden hardware.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, tool marks, wear patterns on contact points, type of drawer construction, and consistency of the hardware and patination relative to the purported era.

An antique oak bureau can serve as a functional workspace or a focal point in a modern room, contrasting effectively against neutral walls and minimalist decor to add warmth, texture, and historical depth.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, dusting with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate beeswax to nourish the wood.
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