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19thc. Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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19thc. Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

19th century
Description

19thc. Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

With glazed bookcase above & graduated

Drawers beneath on OG feet.

41”w x 87”h x 23”d

104cm w x 221cm h 59cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Physical Dimensions
Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1191021
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6451
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
19thc. Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

With glazed bookcase above & graduated

Drawers beneath on OG feet.

41”w x 87”h x 23”d

104cm w x 221cm h 59cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Height
221cm (87.01")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Mahogany Bureau Bookcase Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191021
Dealers Internal Ref
6451
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
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A 19th-century mahogany bureau bookcase with two astragal glazed doors above a fall-front slanted writing desk and four long graduated drawers.
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19thc. Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

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Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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A 19th-century mahogany bureau bookcase with two astragal glazed doors above a fall-front slanted writing desk and four long graduated drawers.
19thc. Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA1191021
A 19th-century mahogany bureau bookcase with two astragal glazed doors above a fall-front slanted writing desk and four long graduated drawers.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A bureau bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of historic case furniture featuring a slanted writing bureau at the base and a glass-fronted display or storage cabinet on top, originating in the late 17th and 18th centuries.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, featuring hand-dovetailed timber drawers, glass panes set within wooden astragal glazing bars, and cast brass drop handles.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joinery, slight visual distortions in original cylinder glass panes, historic wear to the interior writing surface, and period-appropriate cast brass ironwork and locks.

Position the piece in a study, library, or living area, pairing its dark timber tones with modern artwork, neutral ceramics within the glazed top shelves, or minimalist desk accessories for a balanced look.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft lint-free cloth, apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice per year, and position the cabinet away from direct sunlight or radiators to prevent timber movement.
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