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Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-quality
Prior and Willis
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-quality

18th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-Quality Display

Full of authentic charm and character, this impressive Georgian walnut bureau bookcase features a split-arch toothed pediment and a lovely worn gilt surround to the glass. A stunning addition to any home, this fine-quality display piece combines elegance, practicality, and period appeal.

Features

18th Century, Georgian

Oak-lined drawers slide freely

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Very old, tooled leather writing skiver

Adjustable shelves

Separates into two halves for ease of transport

Condition

In good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic knocks, marks, wear, cracks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with functional antique furniture. A few historic extinct woodworm holes have been treated. Later back. Locks are untested and keys are not functional (those shown in photos are for use as handles only).

Dimensions

Overall: Width 103 cm Depth 59 cm Height 224 cm

Base: 108 cm high Top: 117 cm high

Writing surface: Height 79 cm Width 90 cm Depth 55 cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 19548

A rare and elegant Georgian walnut bureau bookcase that is full of period charm and quality craftsmanship.

Physical Dimensions
Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Georgian Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1185198
Dealers Internal Reference
19548
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-Quality Display
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Full of authentic charm and character, this impressive Georgian walnut bureau bookcase features a split-arch toothed pediment and a lovely worn gilt surround to the glass.
Prior and Willis

A stunning addition to any home, this fine-quality display piece combines elegance, practicality, and period appeal.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper doors, a fall-front desk, and four graduated drawers.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-quality

Features

18th Century, Georgian

Oak-lined drawers slide freely

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Very old, tooled leather writing skiver

Adjustable shelves

Separates into two halves for ease of transport

Condition

fig 2. An 18th-century Georgian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper doors, a fall-front desk, and four graduated drawers.
fig 2. Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-quality

In good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic knocks, marks, wear, cracks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with functional antique furniture. A few historic extinct woodworm holes have been treated. Later back. Locks are untested and keys are not functional (those shown in photos are for use as handles only).

fig 3. An 18th-century Georgian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper doors, a fall-front desk, and four graduated drawers.
fig 3. Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-quality

Dimensions

Overall: Width 103 cm Depth 59 cm Height 224 cm

Base: 108 cm high Top: 117 cm high

Writing surface: Height 79 cm Width 90 cm Depth 55 cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 19548

A rare and elegant Georgian walnut bureau bookcase that is full of period charm and quality craftsmanship.

Height
224cm (88.19")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Georgian Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185198
Dealers Internal Ref
19548
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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An 18th-century Georgian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper doors, a fall-front desk, and four graduated drawers.
Antique 18th Century Georgian Large Walnut Bureau Bookcase – High-Quality
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An 18th-century Georgian burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a broken arch pediment, glazed upper doors, a fall-front desk, and four graduated drawers.
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A Georgian bureau bookcase is a dual-purpose timber cabinet originating in 18th-century Britain, featuring a slant-front writing desk on the lower section topped by a glazed or panelled cupboard for book storage.

These cabinets were typically constructed using native hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and later mahogany, often detailed with decorative burr veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces generally show hand-sawn construction marks, irregular oak drawer linings, original brass drop handles fixed with hand-cut nuts, and natural wood shrinkage along veneer joints.

Place the bureau against a main wall in a study, living area, or hallway, pairing its dark wood tone with neutral wall paint, modern art prints, or contemporary ceramics.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to avoid veneer lifting, and wax the surfaces periodically using a microcrystalline or beeswax polish.
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