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Large Antique Fall-front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780
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Large Antique Fall-front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

18th century
Description

This is a large antique fall-front bureau. An English, oak five-drawer writing cabinet, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1750. Exuding refined 18th century craftsmanship, this bureau presents a beautifully executed writing interior with fine detailing and excellent utility.

Handsome Georgian bureau, offering period charm and exceptional proportion

Crafted from select English oak, with warm caramel hues and prominent grain interest

Oak graced with an abundance of medullary rays throughout

Fall-front writing slope opens smoothly, resting upon a pair of sliding lopers

Writing surface set at a comfortable height of 75cm, ideal for everyday use

Finished with a classic forest green baize skiver, lightly time-worn with character

Interior reveals a suite of small drawers and pigeonholes, centred around a lockable cabinet door

Features a pair of concealed compartments, ingeniously disguised as flanking pilasters

Retains its original brass hardware, including batwing backplates and shaped drop handles

Standing upon a traditional set of ogee bracket feet, lending poised elevation

Upper drawer to the right hand side of the interior offers a pair of charming glass ink wells

Keys present for the working fall-front lock and interior cupboard door

This is a superb antique bureau, with wonderful Georgian presence and fine interior detail. Ideal for the distinguished study, writing room or period reception space. Superior timbers and craftsmanship make it a lasting and highly decorative piece. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 112cm (44'')

Max Depth: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Max Height: 105cm (41.25'')

Extended Depth: 91cm (35.75'')

Skiver Width: 87.5cm (34.5'')

Skiver Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Writing Height: 75cm (29.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
57.5cm (22.64")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Bureau Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1151077
Dealers Internal Reference
25522
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Description
This is a large antique fall-front bureau. An English, oak five-drawer writing cabinet, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1750.
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Exuding refined 18th century craftsmanship, this bureau presents a beautifully executed writing interior with fine detailing and excellent utility.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
fig 1. Large Antique Fall-front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

Handsome Georgian bureau, offering period charm and exceptional proportion

Crafted from select English oak, with warm caramel hues and prominent grain interest

Oak graced with an abundance of medullary rays throughout

fig 2. An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
fig 2. Large Antique Fall-front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

Fall-front writing slope opens smoothly, resting upon a pair of sliding lopers

Writing surface set at a comfortable height of 75cm, ideal for everyday use

Finished with a classic forest green baize skiver, lightly time-worn with character

fig 3. An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
fig 3. Large Antique Fall-front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

Interior reveals a suite of small drawers and pigeonholes, centred around a lockable cabinet door

Features a pair of concealed compartments, ingeniously disguised as flanking pilasters

Retains its original brass hardware, including batwing backplates and shaped drop handles

fig 4. An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
fig 4. Large Antique Fall-front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

Standing upon a traditional set of ogee bracket feet, lending poised elevation

Upper drawer to the right hand side of the interior offers a pair of charming glass ink wells

Keys present for the working fall-front lock and interior cupboard door

fig 5. An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
fig 5. Large Antique Fall-front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

This is a superb antique bureau, with wonderful Georgian presence and fine interior detail. Ideal for the distinguished study, writing room or period reception space. Superior timbers and craftsmanship make it a lasting and highly decorative piece. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 6. An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
fig 6. Large Antique Fall-front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

Dimensions:

Max Width: 112cm (44'')

Max Depth: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Max Height: 105cm (41.25'')

Extended Depth: 91cm (35.75'')

Skiver Width: 87.5cm (34.5'')

Skiver Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Writing Height: 75cm (29.5'')

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
57.5cm (22.64")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Bureau Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1151077
Dealers Internal Ref
25522
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet.

Large Antique Fall-front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet. View VIII
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Archive X An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet. View X
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An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780
Ref: SA1151077
An 18th-century Georgian oak fall-front bureau desk shown open with a green writing surface, fitted interior pigeonholes, and lower drawers on bracket feet.
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FAQs

A Georgian fall-front bureau is an 18th-century writing desk featuring a sloped, hinged lid that opens downwards to form a flat writing surface, revealing an interior layout of pigeonholes and small drawers above a chest of larger drawers.

English bureaus from this era were constructed using solid woods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass drop handles, and baize-lined writing surfaces.

Authentic Georgian bureaus display hand-sawn timber drawer linings, irregular hand-cut dovetail joinery, original cast brass hardware, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Position an antique bureau in a study, hallway, or living space alongside contemporary task lighting and minimal ceramics to balance traditional woodwork with modern design elements.

Maintain oak furniture by positioning it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and applying beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber surface.
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