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George 11 Walnut Bureau

18th century
Sold 21 August 2026 · Athey Antiques
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Description

Lovely quality George 11 walnut bureau, circa 1750.

The featherbanded fall front ( with working lock and key ) opening to interior fitted with various drawers and compartments and drop well centre, the two short and two long drawers below are again all featherbanded, brass carrying handles to the sides and raised on bracket feet.

With marks / scuffs and some historic repairs as expected with a piece of such immense age, overall this wonderful bureau is in good sound condition with a lovely rich colour and patina, it really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 38" 97 cm

Width 38" 97 cm

depth 21" 54 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the 1750s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1197108
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ath3820
Description
Lovely quality George 11 walnut bureau, circa 1750.

The featherbanded fall front ( with working lock and key ) opening to interior fitted with various drawers and compartments and drop well centre, the two short and two long drawers below are again all featherbanded, brass carrying handles to the sides and raised on bracket feet.

fig 1. A George II period walnut slant-front bureau featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and graduating drawers on bracket feet.
fig 1. George 11 Walnut Bureau

With marks / scuffs and some historic repairs as expected with a piece of such immense age, overall this wonderful bureau is in good sound condition with a lovely rich colour and patina, it really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 38" 97 cm

Width 38" 97 cm

depth 21" 54 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the 1750s.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197108
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3820
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
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Archive I A George II period walnut slant-front bureau featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and graduating drawers on bracket feet. SOLD21 AUG 26

George 11 Walnut Bureau

Archive II A George II period walnut slant-front bureau featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and graduating drawers on bracket feet. View II
Archive III A George II period walnut slant-front bureau featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and graduating drawers on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A George II period walnut slant-front bureau featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and graduating drawers on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A George II period walnut slant-front bureau featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and graduating drawers on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A George II period walnut slant-front bureau featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and graduating drawers on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A George II period walnut slant-front bureau featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and graduating drawers on bracket feet. View VII
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A George II period walnut slant-front bureau featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and graduating drawers on bracket feet.
George 11 Walnut bureau
Ref: SA1197108
A George II period walnut slant-front bureau featuring figured veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and graduating drawers on bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBureaus
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front, Brass escutcheons, Bracket feet, Crossbanded veneer
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A George II walnut bureau is a writing desk constructed in Britain during the reign of King George II between 1727 and 1760. It features a sloped hinged fall-front lid that opens to reveal an internal fitted desk surface, set above a chest of graduating drawers.

These bureaus were constructed using figured walnut veneers applied over pine or oak carcases. They frequently feature featherbanding or crossbanding inlays, solid oak drawer linings, and cast brass backplate handles with matching keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, runner wear on the drawer bottoms consistent with age, period brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and hand-sawn secondary timbers inside the carcase.

Position the bureau in a hallway, study, or living room alcove to serve as a compact workstation. Pair the dark wood tones with contemporary lamp lighting, modern ceramic accents, and light neutral paint colours on surrounding walls.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and high-humidity areas to prevent wood movement and veneer lifting.
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