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Edwardian Oak Narrow Oak Writing Bureau
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Edwardian Oak Narrow Oak Writing Bureau

1900 - 1920
Description

Edwardian period solid oak narrow writing bureau.

Having fall down front revealing fitted interior and writing surface.

Central front opening storage drawer with original metal handles.

Lower open storage shelving.

In good sturdy condition. An ideal workstation, taking up little space in the home and offering useful storage.

Circa 1910

Measurements

Height 38"

Width 29"

Depth 12"

Delivery: UK Mainland £40

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142959
Dealers Internal Reference
WH Bdr
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Description
Edwardian period solid oak narrow writing bureau.

Having fall down front revealing fitted interior and writing surface.

Central front opening storage drawer with original metal handles.

Lower open storage shelving.

In good sturdy condition. An ideal workstation, taking up little space in the home and offering useful storage.

Circa 1910

Measurements

Height 38"

Width 29"

Depth 12"

Delivery: UK Mainland £40

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142959
Dealers Internal Ref
WH Bdr
Affordable Old Furniture
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An Edwardian narrow oak writing bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap with a keyhole, a single drawer, and an open lower shelf.
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Archive I An Edwardian narrow oak writing bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap with a keyhole, a single drawer, and an open lower shelf.

Edwardian Oak Narrow Oak Writing Bureau

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An Edwardian narrow oak writing bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap with a keyhole, a single drawer, and an open lower shelf.
Edwardian Oak Narrow Oak Writing Bureau
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An Edwardian narrow oak writing bureau featuring a sloped fall-front flap with a keyhole, a single drawer, and an open lower shelf.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Bureau
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front flap, Keyhole escutcheon, Single drawer, Shaped side supports
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

This Edwardian writing bureau is made from solid oak with a warm brown finish. The compact piece measures 96.5 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep, taking up little floor space in a home. Notable details visible include a sloped fall-front flap fitted with a keyhole escutcheon and key, a single horizontal drawer beneath the writing slope with two round metal drop handles, and shaped side supports that extend down to bracket feet alongside a lower open storage shelf. Solid construction provides a sturdy workstation for modern interiors. The narrow profile suits placement in a hallway, bedroom, or compact living area where surface workspace and practical storage are required.

FAQs

An Edwardian writing bureau is a compact desk popular in early 20th-century Britain, featuring a sloped fall-front flap that opens to reveal writing space and internal stationery compartments.

These bureaux were predominantly constructed from solid oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring dovetail drawer joinery, brass keyhole escutcheons, and metal drop handles.

Authentic Edwardian pieces exhibit lighter proportions than heavy Victorian furniture, visible wood grain finishes, original brass fittings, and hand-cut joinery within the internal drawers.

A narrow oak bureau functions as a compact laptop station in a modern hallway, alcove, or bedroom, pairing warm wood tones with contemporary brass lighting or minimalist ceramics.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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