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Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau – Beautiful Condition | 19th Century
Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd
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Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau – Beautiful Condition | 19th Century

19th century
Description

A stunning Victorian burr walnut bureau, richly figured and beautifully preserved, dating from the mid to late 19th century.

This elegant piece features exceptional quality walnut veneers with deep, warm colouring and striking grain patterns throughout. The bureau stands on original turned bun feet and offers excellent storage, charm, and functionality.

Dimension

Height = 99cm (39")

Width = 104cm (41")

Depth = 60cm (24")

Condition

Beautiful antique condition throughout

Woodworm-free, fully checked

No loose joints – structurally firm and stable

Drop-front opens smoothly and sits solid when open

All drawers run well and are clean inside

Original brass handles and escutcheons in lovely condition

The interior compartments are well-preserved, with a central locking door, small drawers, pigeonholes and original details

Professionally cleaned, polished and ready for immediate use

Beautiful Features

Striking burr walnut veneers with exceptional patterns

Original Victorian brass hardware

Classic sloped writing front

Rich, warm patina

Traditional interior layout with drawers and pigeonholes

Stands on solid bun feet

Elegant moulded front and sides

Interior

Inside the fall-front you’ll find:

Multiple pigeonholes for letters and documents

Small drawers

A central cupboard with turned columns

Clean writing surface in strong condition

A charming, authentic Victorian piece

Perfect for a study, living room, hallway, or bedroom.A lovely combination of elegance, character, and functionality – ideal for anyone who appreciates fine antique craftsmanship.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184463
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Description
A stunning Victorian burr walnut bureau, richly figured and beautifully preserved, dating from the mid to late 19th century.
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This elegant piece features exceptional quality walnut veneers with deep, warm colouring and striking grain patterns throughout.
Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

The bureau stands on original turned bun feet and offers excellent storage, charm, and functionality.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above graduating drawers with brass drop handles and raised on turned bun feet.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau – Beautiful Condition | 19th Century

Dimension

Height = 99cm (39")

Width = 104cm (41")

Depth = 60cm (24")

Condition

Beautiful antique condition throughout

Woodworm-free, fully checked

No loose joints – structurally firm and stable

Drop-front opens smoothly and sits solid when open

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above graduating drawers with brass drop handles and raised on turned bun feet.
fig 2. Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau – Beautiful Condition | 19th Century

All drawers run well and are clean inside

Original brass handles and escutcheons in lovely condition

The interior compartments are well-preserved, with a central locking door, small drawers, pigeonholes and original details

fig 3. A Victorian burr walnut bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above graduating drawers with brass drop handles and raised on turned bun feet.
fig 3. Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau – Beautiful Condition | 19th Century

Professionally cleaned, polished and ready for immediate use

Beautiful Features

Striking burr walnut veneers with exceptional patterns

Original Victorian brass hardware

Classic sloped writing front

Rich, warm patina

fig 4. A Victorian burr walnut bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above graduating drawers with brass drop handles and raised on turned bun feet.
fig 4. Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau – Beautiful Condition | 19th Century

Traditional interior layout with drawers and pigeonholes

Stands on solid bun feet

Elegant moulded front and sides

Interior

Inside the fall-front you’ll find:

Multiple pigeonholes for letters and documents

Small drawers

fig 5. A Victorian burr walnut bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above graduating drawers with brass drop handles and raised on turned bun feet.
fig 5. Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau – Beautiful Condition | 19th Century

A central cupboard with turned columns

Clean writing surface in strong condition

A charming, authentic Victorian piece

Perfect for a study, living room, hallway, or bedroom.A lovely combination of elegance, character, and functionality – ideal for anyone who appreciates fine antique craftsmanship.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184463
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A Victorian burr walnut bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap above graduating drawers with brass drop handles and raised on turned bun feet.
Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau – Beautiful Condition | 19th Century
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A Victorian burr walnut bureau is a 19th-century writing desk featuring a slanted fall-front lid that opens to reveal an interior arrangement of small drawers and compartments, positioned above a chest of drawers. Burr walnut refers to the highly figured veneer cut from walnut tree burls, which was prominently used for decorative furniture during the mid-to-late Victorian era.

These pieces typically feature solid pine or oak carcass construction faced in figure-matched burr walnut veneers. Drawers were constructed with hand-cut dovetail joints, fitted with cast brass drop handles and key escutcheons, and elevated on turned bun feet or bracket feet.

Authentic period bureaux display hand-cut dovetail joinery, natural timber shrinkage on back panels, and hand-worked brass hardware. The interior fitted section should exhibit age-appropriate wear, original lock mechanisms, and hand-planed drawer bases.

A burr walnut bureau serves as a functional home office workstation or a focal point in a hallway or living room. Positioning modern ceramic vessels or framed contemporary artwork above the piece creates a visual balance between traditional craftsmanship and current interior trends.

Dust the wood surface regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually to maintain the timber moisture and grain clarity. Keep the bureau away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or colour fading.
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