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George III Mahogany Bureau
Shackladys Antiques
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George III Mahogany Bureau

18th century
Description

An elegant George III period mahogany bureau of fine proportions. The sloping fall front opens to reveal a well-fitted interior, complete with an arrangement of pigeonholes, small drawers, and a central cupboard, offering both charm and practicality.

Beneath are four graduated, oak-lined drawers, each retaining fine brass swan-neck handles and decorative escutcheons, providing excellent storage. The bureau is raised on shaped bracket feet, a classic feature of the period, and displays a rich, warm patina developed over centuries of use.

This piece exemplifies the restrained sophistication of late 18th-century English furniture, combining utility with timeless Georgian elegance.

Dimensions

Height 43.5 Inches

Width 43.5 Inches

Depth 24 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

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SA1166080
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Description
An elegant George III period mahogany bureau of fine proportions.
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The sloping fall front opens to reveal a well-fitted interior, complete with an arrangement of pigeonholes, small drawers, and a central cupboard, offering both charm and practicality.
Shackladys Antiques
fig 1. A George III mahogany bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Bureau

Beneath are four graduated, oak-lined drawers, each retaining fine brass swan-neck handles and decorative escutcheons, providing excellent storage. The bureau is raised on shaped bracket feet, a classic feature of the period, and displays a rich, warm patina developed over centuries of use.

fig 2. A George III mahogany bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.
fig 2. George III Mahogany Bureau

This piece exemplifies the restrained sophistication of late 18th-century English furniture, combining utility with timeless Georgian elegance.

Dimensions

Height 43.5 Inches

Width 43.5 Inches

Depth 24 Inches

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166080
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A George III mahogany bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above four graduated drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Bureau
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The mahogany bureau became a quintessential piece of British furniture during the George III era in the mid-to-late eighteenth century. Designed to combine secure storage with a convenient slanted surface for writing, these items reflected the growth of private correspondence and record-keeping in historic homes.

Bureaux from this period were typically constructed using solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over pine or oak carcasses. Hardware, including keyhole escutcheons and handles, was cast in brass, while interior writing surfaces were often fitted with leather, small drawers, and pigeonholes.

Authentic Georgian bureaux feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, thick secondary timber backboards, and natural shrinkage cracks along side panels. Look for cast brass fittings with age-appropriate oxidisation and signs of wear on the slant-front lid support lopers.

A antique bureau serves as a functional and compact work-from-home station in contemporary living rooms or bedrooms. Pairing dark mahogany timber against neutral, light-coloured walls or minimalist decor creates a refined contrast that highlights the wood grain and brass hardware.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and maintain the natural patina. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and sudden changes in humidity to prevent timber warping or cracking.
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