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Georgian Elm Bureau
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Georgian Elm Bureau

18th century
Description

A charming Georgian elm bureau of pleasing colour and practical design.

The bureau features three working drawers, along with a faux top drawer, all retaining their original oval plate handles and matching escutcheons — a wonderful sign of authenticity and period character.

The fall-front opens to reveal a well-fitted interior, comprising an arrangement of pigeonholes, small drawers, and a central sunken well, providing useful storage for correspondence and writing essentials. The interior layout reflects the traditional craftsmanship associated with Georgian pieces.

Presented in good condition, this bureau offers both decorative appeal and everyday functionality.

Size:

Height: 40" (102 cm)

Width: 37" (94 cm)

Depth: 20" (51 cm)

Working Height: 30" (76 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Elm Writing Bureau to the Georgian era.

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SA1198017
Dealers Internal Reference
PP105-16
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Description
A charming Georgian elm bureau of pleasing colour and practical design.

The bureau features three working drawers, along with a faux top drawer, all retaining their original oval plate handles and matching escutcheons — a wonderful sign of authenticity and period character.

fig 1. A Georgian period elm writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, four graduated drawers with oval brass handles, and standing on bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Elm Bureau

The fall-front opens to reveal a well-fitted interior, comprising an arrangement of pigeonholes, small drawers, and a central sunken well, providing useful storage for correspondence and writing essentials. The interior layout reflects the traditional craftsmanship associated with Georgian pieces.

Presented in good condition, this bureau offers both decorative appeal and everyday functionality.

Size:

Height: 40" (102 cm)

Width: 37" (94 cm)

Depth: 20" (51 cm)

Working Height: 30" (76 cm)

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Elm Writing Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198017
Dealers Internal Ref
PP105-16
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A Georgian period elm writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, four graduated drawers with oval brass handles, and standing on bracket feet.

Georgian Elm Bureau

Archive II A Georgian period elm writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, four graduated drawers with oval brass handles, and standing on bracket feet. View II
Archive III A Georgian period elm writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, four graduated drawers with oval brass handles, and standing on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A Georgian period elm writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, four graduated drawers with oval brass handles, and standing on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A Georgian period elm writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, four graduated drawers with oval brass handles, and standing on bracket feet. View V
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Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Sprowston
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United Kingdom

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A Georgian period elm writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, four graduated drawers with oval brass handles, and standing on bracket feet.
Georgian Elm Bureau
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A Georgian period elm writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, four graduated drawers with oval brass handles, and standing on bracket feet.
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  • ObjectBureaux & Desks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialElm, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloping fall front, Graduated drawers, Oval brass handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Georgian elm bureau exhibits a warm brown timber finish across its sloping fall-front lid and four graduated drawers. The piece stands on bracket feet and incorporates brass oval drop handles with matching escutcheons on each drawer, alongside a keyhole plate on the fall-front. Measuring 102 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, the desk functions as a practical writing workstation. Positioned in a study, library, or living room, the bureau serves as a traditional writing desk. The hinged fall-front opens to provide a writing surface, while the interior accommodates stationery, letters, and accessories within its pigeonholes and small compartments.

FAQs

A Georgian bureau typically features a sloping fall-front lid that opens to reveal a fitted writing interior with small drawers and pigeonholes, positioned above a chest of graduated drawers. Produced throughout the 18th century, these pieces combine compact practical storage with refined proportions.

Georgian bureaux were frequently crafted from native hardwoods such as oak, elm, walnut, and mahogany. Construction details often include hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber drawer linings, and cast brass drop handles with escutcheons.

Authentic Georgian bureaux exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, irregular dovetail jointing inside drawers, original brass hardware marks, and natural age-related shrinkage in the solid wood panels. Look for bracket feet and hand-carved runners underneath the drawers.

Place the bureau in a study, hallway, or living area as a functional desk and storage unit. Pair it with a contemporary desk chair, a brass desk lamp, and curated ceramic vessels placed on the top surface when closed.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the wood patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping or splitting.
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