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Early 20th Century Georgian-style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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Early 20th Century Georgian-style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

1920 - 1940
Sold 7 January 2026 · Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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An exceptionally handsome antique bureau bookcase in rich burr walnut, crafted in the early 20th century and beautifully inlfuenced by late Georgian aesthetics.

This elegant cabinet features a dramatic arched pediment, bevelled mirrored doors, a fitted writing bureau interior and graduated drawers with ornate brass handles. The bookcase opens to reveal two shelves - ideal for displaying cherished books, curiosities, or fine antiques.

With its warm walnut tones, refined proportions, and silhouette, this piece makes a magnificent statement in a study, library, hallway or refined living space.

Physical Dimensions
Height
191cm (75.20")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 1930s.

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SA1176122
Description
An exceptionally handsome antique bureau bookcase in rich burr walnut, crafted in the early 20th century and beautifully inlfuenced by late Georgian aesthetics.
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This elegant cabinet features a dramatic arched pediment, bevelled mirrored doors, a fitted writing bureau interior and graduated drawers with ornate brass handles.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The bookcase opens to reveal two shelves - ideal for displaying cherished books, curiosities, or fine antiques.

With its warm walnut tones, refined proportions, and silhouette, this piece makes a magnificent statement in a study, library, hallway or refined living space.

Height
191cm (75.20")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176122
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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An early 20th century Georgian-style burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass hardware. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 20th century Georgian-style burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass hardware. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Georgian-style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Archive II An early 20th century Georgian-style burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass hardware. View II
Archive III An early 20th century Georgian-style burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass hardware. View III
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Archive V An early 20th century Georgian-style burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass hardware. View V
Archive VI An early 20th century Georgian-style burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass hardware. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th century Georgian-style burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass hardware. View VII
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 950
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Verified Since Oct 2012
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Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
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An early 20th century Georgian-style burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass hardware.
Early 20th Century Georgian-Style Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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An early 20th century Georgian-style burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring arched glazed upper doors, a fall-front writing flap, and multiple lower drawers with brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched pediment, Glazed cabinet doors, Fall-front writing slope, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 191 cm (75 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

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A bureau bookcase is a combination furniture piece featuring a sloping fall-front desk enclosing pigeonholes and small drawers, paired with an upper glazed bookcase section, crafted in the 18th-century Georgian revival style using decorative burr walnut veneers.

These pieces typically utilise solid secondary woods like oak or pine carcases, finished with highly figured burr walnut veneers, cross-banding, brass swing-handle hardware, and hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage patterns, old hand-blown glass panes in the doors, patination on the brass hardware, and the construction methods used on the drawer linings and backboards.

This piece works well as a focal point in a home office or living room, contrasting cleanly against neutral modern walls while providing functional closed storage and display space.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and apply microcrystalline wax occasionally to nourish and protect the polished finish.
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