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Outstanding Quality 18th Century Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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Outstanding Quality 18th Century Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

18th century
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Outstanding quality 18th century antique Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase with a beautiful carved shaped cornice above a pair of marquetry inlaid carved panelled doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior above a bombe shaped bureau with a fitted interior consisting of ten drawers, pigeons holes, centre door, and a sliding well above three bombe shaped drawers with original ornate brass handles, fantastic marquetry inlaid sides standing on carved walnut paw feet united by a shaped carved walnut apron

A magnificent example displaying exceptional design and craftsmanship of first class quality

Dimensions:

Height 240.5 cm (94.68 in)

Width 133 cm (52.36 in)

Depth 67 cm (26.37 in)

To the fall 86 cm (33.85 in)

Dated 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
240.5cm (94.69")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191951
Dealers Internal Reference
2132
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Outstanding quality 18th century antique Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase having an outstanding quality Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bureau bookcase with a beautiful carved shaped cornice above a pair of marquetry inlaid carved panelled doors opening to reveal an adjustable shelved interior above a bombe shaped bureau with a fitted interior consisting of ten drawers, pigeons holes, centre door, and a sliding well above three bombe shaped drawers with original ornate brass handles, fantastic marquetry inlaid sides standing on carved walnut paw feet united by a shaped carved walnut apron
fig 1. An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality 18th Century Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

A magnificent example displaying exceptional design and craftsmanship of first class quality

Dimensions:

Height 240.5 cm (94.68 in)

Width 133 cm (52.36 in)

Depth 67 cm (26.37 in)

To the fall 86 cm (33.85 in)

Dated 1780

Height
240.5cm (94.69")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191951
Dealers Internal Ref
2132
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet.

Outstanding Quality 18th Century Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Archive II An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View X
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Archive XIV An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View XIV
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Archive XVI An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View XVI
Archive XVII An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View XVII
Archive XVIII An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View XVIII
Archive XIX An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View XIX
Archive XX An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View XX
Archive XXI An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View XXI
Archive XXII An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View XXII
Archive XXIII An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View XXIII
Archive XXIV An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet. View XXIV
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Stutton
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An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet.
Outstanding Quality 18th Century Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA1191951
An 18th-century Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase decorated with intricate floral marquetry inlays, featuring a fall-front desk section, shaped drawers, and an arched two-door upper cabinet.
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An 18th-century Dutch marquetry bureau bookcase combines a slant-front writing slope over a lower chest of drawers with a tall two-door upper cabinet. These pieces are distinctive for intricate floral inlay work, known as marquetry, crafted across fine burr walnut veneers and often set upon a shaped bombe base.

Cabinet makers used high-grade walnut and burr walnut veneers laid over an oak carcass. The decorative marquetry inlays incorporated contrasting woods such as boxwood, holly, fruitwoods, and occasionally dyed timbers or mother-of-pearl, anchored by hand-cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut dovetail joinery, oak drawer linings showing age-related shrinkage, natural oxidisation of inlay woods, and hand-forged iron locks. Authentic veneers often display subtle surface movement and hairline cracking following the natural grain of the wood carcass beneath.

A large bureau bookcase functions as a primary focal point when placed against a neutral wall in a study, drawing room, or hallway. Modern interiors balance its visual weight by pairing it with clean architectural lines, simple contemporary lighting, and minimal decorative accessories.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and sudden changes in humidity to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to protect the original finish.
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