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A Fine 18th Century Crossbanded Oak Bureau with Stepped Interior & Secret Drawers
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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A Fine 18th Century Crossbanded Oak Bureau with Stepped Interior & Secret Drawers

18th century
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An attractive early 18th-century crossbanded oak bureau, in country house condition, dating to circa 1720. The fall-front opens to reveal a beautifully stepped interior fitted with small drawers, pigeonholes, and secret compartments – a fine example of period craftsmanship. Below are two short drawers over two long drawers, providing excellent storage. The bureau stands on shaped bracket feet and retains correct later brass handles in keeping with the period style.

The oak has developed a warm, rich patina, highlighting the quality of the crossbanding and dovetail joinery. Perfect for collectors of early Georgian furniture, this antique bureau combines functionality with charm and would make an elegant addition to a study, library, or traditional interior.

circa 1720

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this 18th Century Oak Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1155119
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C2167
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An attractive early 18th-century crossbanded oak bureau, in country house condition, dating to circa 1720.
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The fall-front opens to reveal a beautifully stepped interior fitted with small drawers, pigeonholes, and secret compartments – a fine example of period craftsmanship.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

Below are two short drawers over two long drawers, providing excellent storage. The bureau stands on shaped bracket feet and retains correct later brass handles in keeping with the period style.

fig 1. An 18th-century oak slant-front bureau featuring crossbanded drawers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
fig 1. A Fine 18th Century Crossbanded Oak Bureau with Stepped Interior & Secret Drawers

The oak has developed a warm, rich patina, highlighting the quality of the crossbanding and dovetail joinery. Perfect for collectors of early Georgian furniture, this antique bureau combines functionality with charm and would make an elegant addition to a study, library, or traditional interior.

circa 1720

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this 18th Century Oak Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155119
Dealers Internal Ref
C2167
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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An 18th-century oak slant-front bureau featuring crossbanded drawers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
A Fine 18th Century Crossbanded Oak Bureau with Stepped Interior & Secret Drawers
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An 18th-century oak slant-front bureau featuring crossbanded drawers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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An 18th-century oak bureau is a piece of Georgian writing furniture characterized by a sloped fall-front lid opening to reveal a fitted interior of small drawers and pigeonholes, set above a lower chest of drawers.

Pieces from this era typically feature solid oak primary construction, hand-cut dovetail joints, crossbanded veneer borders, and hand-forged brass teardrop or batwing handles secured with original iron locks.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-planed secondary timbers, irregular dovetailing, age-appropriate shrinkage to drawer linings, original keyhole escutcheons, and natural wear patterns on the bracket feet.

An oak bureau can be placed in a home office, hallway, or living area, serving as a functional workspace or decorative storage unit alongside contemporary lighting and neutral upholstery.

Preservative care involves regular dusting with a soft cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax. Avoid placing the wood near direct heat sources or in fluctuating humidity to prevent movement and cracking.
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