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Bureau Bookcase
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Bureau Bookcase

18th century
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A delightful small late 18th century oak bureau bookcase with mahogany cross banding, standing on original shaped bracket feet, with a fitted interior, small drawers and cupids bow pigeonholes with a central prettily inlaid arch cupboard door. It also has diamond inlaid cornice. It is a good practical size without being too large and measures 31”/79cm to top of the fall when flat, The internal depth of the cupboard is 9 inches/ 23 cm deep circa 1780/90

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Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
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Midwinter Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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Bureau bookcase
Description
A delightful small late 18th century oak bureau bookcase with mahogany cross banding, standing on original shaped bracket feet, with a fitted interior, small drawers and cupids bow pigeonholes with a central prettily inlaid arch cupboard door. It also has diamond inlaid cornice.
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It is a good practical size without being too large and measures 31”/79cm to top of the fall when flat, The internal depth of the cupboard is 9 inches/ 23 cm deep circa 1780/90.
Midwinter Antiques
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA1150755
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Bureau bookcase
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An antique Georgian oak bureau bookcase featuring a double door upper cabinet, a slant-front drop-down desk surface, and four long drawers below with brass handles.
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Originating in the early 18th century, the bureau bookcase combined a sloping slant-front writing surface with lower drawers and a tall upper cabinet for storing books and manuscripts. It served as an all-in-one workstation and secure storage unit for private studies and reception rooms.

These pieces were commonly constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and solid wood back panels. Early examples incorporate cast brass handles, escutcheons, and hand-planed fielded panels on upper cabinet doors.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand tools, including irregular saw marks on rear panels, hand-cut dovetails, and genuine surface patina. Additional indicators include period-appropriate brass hardware, original lock mechanisms, and bracket feet showing natural wear along the base.

An antique bureau bookcase can serve as a focal point in a contemporary study, hallway, or living area when contrasted against neutral walls. The lower drawers offer concealed storage, while the upper cabinet can display curated ceramics, glassware, or hardback books alongside modern decorative objects.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, following the direction of the wood grain. Protect the timber finish by applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, and keep the item away from direct heat sources or high humidity to prevent timber warping.
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