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George I Burr Walnut Bureau
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George I Burr Walnut Bureau

18th century
Sold 15 January 2026 · Rawlings Antiques
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A beautiful George I walnut bureau, displaying fantastic colour and patination. Crossbanded drawers with a very fine herringbone detail throughout. Opening the fall reveals a well-fitted interior with an arrangement of pigeon holes, drawers , above a sliding well. two over two drawers, fitted with brass handles and escutcheons. Raised on shaped bracket feet.

Excellent original colour and condition,

We can arrange delivery through out the uk and ship worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive delivery / shipping costs

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Rawlings Antiques has dated this George I Burr Walnut Bureau to the 1700s.

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SA1185846
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Description
A beautiful George I walnut bureau, displaying fantastic colour and patination. Crossbanded drawers with a very fine herringbone detail throughout.
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Opening the fall reveals a well-fitted interior with an arrangement of pigeon holes, drawers , above a sliding well.
Rawlings Antiques

two over two drawers, fitted with brass handles and escutcheons. Raised on shaped bracket feet.

Excellent original colour and condition,

We can arrange delivery through out the uk and ship worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive delivery / shipping costs

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this George I Burr Walnut Bureau to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185846
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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A front-facing view of a George I burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass drop handles, and multiple drawer tiers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A front-facing view of a George I burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass drop handles, and multiple drawer tiers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George I Burr Walnut Bureau

Archive II A front-facing view of a George I burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass drop handles, and multiple drawer tiers. View II
Archive III A front-facing view of a George I burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass drop handles, and multiple drawer tiers. View III
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Telephone 07852 312541
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Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2017
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A front-facing view of a George I burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass drop handles, and multiple drawer tiers.
George I burr walnut bureau
Ref: SA1185846
A front-facing view of a George I burr walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, brass drop handles, and multiple drawer tiers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBureaux
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloping fall-front lid, Book-matched burr walnut veneer, Brass drop handles and escutcheons, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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The George I period spans the early 18th century, characterised by the transition from heavy baroque designs to more refined, elegant proportions, often utilising rich veneers like burr walnut.

Pieces from this era typically feature native oak and pine secondary timbers, faced with expensive decorative veneers such as burr walnut, secured with hand-cut dovetails and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction methods including hand-cut dovetailing, patination consistent with age, original or period brasses, and timber shrinkage cracks inherent to aged wood.

This piece can be integrated into a modern home office or living room by pairing it with minimalist seating to highlight its rich wood tones and historic craftsmanship without overwhelming the space.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.
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