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George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase

18th century
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George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Item Code: S27-785A

A fine and elegant George I period walnut bureau bookcase, dating to the early 18th century and displaying beautifully figured walnut veneers throughout. This tall and well-proportioned piece combines refined architectural presence with practical storage, making it a striking focal point for any traditional interior.

The upper section is fitted with a glazed door enclosing adjustable shelving, ideal for books or display, and framed by a moulded cornice of pleasing classical form. Below, the sloping fall opens to reveal a well-fitted interior with a central cupboard, small drawers, and pigeonholes, all retaining their original charm and functionality. The lower section is fitted with four graduated long drawers, each with attractive period brass handles and escutcheons, and raised on sturdy bracket feet.

Key Features:

* Authentic George I walnut bureau bookcase

* Early 18th century, circa 1720–1730

* Attractive figured walnut veneers throughout

* Glazed upper bookcase with adjustable shelving

* Fall-front bureau with fitted interior of drawers and pigeonholes

* Four graduated lower drawers with period brass fittings

* Elegant moulded cornice and strong architectural proportions

* Raised on original bracket feet

* Rich colour, excellent patina, and good antique condition

Dimensions:

* Width: 76cm

* Depth: 51cm

* Height: 211cm

A highly desirable and practical George I bureau bookcase, offering timeless elegance, quality craftsmanship, and superb functionality for both storage and display.

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188369
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-785A
Description
George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Item Code: S27-785A

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A fine and elegant George I period walnut bureau bookcase, dating to the early 18th century and displaying beautifully figured walnut veneers throughout.
FB Antiques

This tall and well-proportioned piece combines refined architectural presence with practical storage, making it a striking focal point for any traditional interior.

fig 1. A tall George I walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirrored upper door, a slant-front writing desk, four lower drawers, and brass fittings.
fig 1. George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase

The upper section is fitted with a glazed door enclosing adjustable shelving, ideal for books or display, and framed by a moulded cornice of pleasing classical form. Below, the sloping fall opens to reveal a well-fitted interior with a central cupboard, small drawers, and pigeonholes, all retaining their original charm and functionality. The lower section is fitted with four graduated long drawers, each with attractive period brass handles and escutcheons, and raised on sturdy bracket feet.

fig 2. A tall George I walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirrored upper door, a slant-front writing desk, four lower drawers, and brass fittings.
fig 2. George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Key Features:

Authentic George I walnut bureau bookcase

Early 18th century, circa 1720–1730

Attractive figured walnut veneers throughout

Glazed upper bookcase with adjustable shelving

Fall-front bureau with fitted interior of drawers and pigeonholes

fig 3. A tall George I walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirrored upper door, a slant-front writing desk, four lower drawers, and brass fittings.
fig 3. George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Four graduated lower drawers with period brass fittings

Elegant moulded cornice and strong architectural proportions

Raised on original bracket feet

Rich colour, excellent patina, and good antique condition

fig 4. A tall George I walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirrored upper door, a slant-front writing desk, four lower drawers, and brass fittings.
fig 4. George I Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Dimensions:

Width: 76cm

Depth: 51cm

Height: 211cm

A highly desirable and practical George I bureau bookcase, offering timeless elegance, quality craftsmanship, and superb functionality for both storage and display.

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188369
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-785A
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A tall George I walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched mirrored upper door, a slant-front writing desk, four lower drawers, and brass fittings.
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A George I bureau bookcase typically features a sloping drop-front writing section mounted over a chest of drawers, topped with a mirrored or panelled cabinet door, constructed during the early 18th century in Great Britain.

Craftsmen constructed these pieces using solid oak or pine carcasses veneered with highly figured walnut or burr walnut, often detailed with feather banding, engraved brass handles, and mirrored glass panels.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer construction, oak drawer linings, original brass escutcheons, feather-banded inlay borders, and appropriate age-related patination.

Incorporate this focal piece into a study, hallway, or living room alongside neutral wall finishes and clean-lined modern seating to balance its historical visual weight.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting with a clean microfibre cloth, applying a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, and maintaining a stable humidity level away from direct heat sources.
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