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Petite George II Fruitwood and Cedarwood 'Chippendale' Bureau C. 1750
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Petite George II Fruitwood and Cedarwood 'Chippendale' Bureau C. 1750

18th century
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A very beautiful small George II bureau in fruitwood, possibly cherry, with cedar lined drawers and a lovely fitted interior. The upper drawer with a break front and carved starburst over two break fronted well shaped drawers in the manner of Thomas Chippendale.

Extremely slender well shaped boards form the pigeon holes and there are two long drawers flanking, all with original brass button handles and cedar linings with well formed dovetailed joints. The cedar still retains a lovely spice aroma.

The fall opens on original hinges and rests firm and level on the slide out oak lopers.

The three principal graduated drawers have full cedar linings.

The handles are correct for period and sit in the original positions. They have natural wear – which takes centuries to appear - and good patination. These may well be original as having removed one there is no outline or sign of an earlier handle beneath. Original steel locks.

Beautiful shapely bracket feet with a hand carved waved apron to front and sides.

A very unusual and very small Georgian bureau dating from around 1750 and probably made bespoke for a child.

In excellent original condition, usable and with an excellent colour.

Dimensions are:

30.5 inches high, 30 inches wide, 16.25 inches deep.

The height from floor to the underside of the fall when extended is 22 inches.

The internal usable heights of the three principal drawers are – top: 2.75 inches, middle: 3.75 inches and bottom: 4.75 inches.

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Webberley Antiques has dated this George II Fruitwood Bureau to the 1750s.

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Description
A very beautiful small George II bureau in fruitwood, possibly cherry, with cedar lined drawers and a lovely fitted interior.
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The upper drawer with a break front and carved starburst over two break fronted well shaped drawers in the manner of Thomas Chippendale.
Webberley Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century George II fruitwood slant-front bureau shown open, displaying fitted internal pigeonholes, small drawers, and brass hardware.
fig 1. Petite George II Fruitwood and Cedarwood 'Chippendale' Bureau C. 1750

Extremely slender well shaped boards form the pigeon holes and there are two long drawers flanking, all with original brass button handles and cedar linings with well formed dovetailed joints. The cedar still retains a lovely spice aroma.

fig 2. An 18th-century George II fruitwood slant-front bureau shown open, displaying fitted internal pigeonholes, small drawers, and brass hardware.
fig 2. Petite George II Fruitwood and Cedarwood 'Chippendale' Bureau C. 1750

The fall opens on original hinges and rests firm and level on the slide out oak lopers.

The three principal graduated drawers have full cedar linings.

The handles are correct for period and sit in the original positions. They have natural wear – which takes centuries to appear - and good patination. These may well be original as having removed one there is no outline or sign of an earlier handle beneath. Original steel locks.

fig 3. An 18th-century George II fruitwood slant-front bureau shown open, displaying fitted internal pigeonholes, small drawers, and brass hardware.
fig 3. Petite George II Fruitwood and Cedarwood 'Chippendale' Bureau C. 1750

Beautiful shapely bracket feet with a hand carved waved apron to front and sides.

A very unusual and very small Georgian bureau dating from around 1750 and probably made bespoke for a child.

In excellent original condition, usable and with an excellent colour.

fig 4. An 18th-century George II fruitwood slant-front bureau shown open, displaying fitted internal pigeonholes, small drawers, and brass hardware.
fig 4. Petite George II Fruitwood and Cedarwood 'Chippendale' Bureau C. 1750

Dimensions are:

30.5 inches high, 30 inches wide, 16.25 inches deep.

The height from floor to the underside of the fall when extended is 22 inches.

The internal usable heights of the three principal drawers are – top: 2.75 inches, middle: 3.75 inches and bottom: 4.75 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George II Fruitwood Bureau to the 1750s.

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An 18th-century George II fruitwood slant-front bureau shown open, displaying fitted internal pigeonholes, small drawers, and brass hardware.
Petite George II Fruitwood and Cedarwood 'Chippendale' Bureau c. 1750
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A George II period bureau, created between 1727 and 1760, typically features a slant-front writing flap opening to reveal a fitted interior of drawers and pigeonholes. Construction from this era often incorporates solid hardwoods or native fruitwoods, resting on bracket feet with brass swan-neck or batwing handle plates.

Primary woods commonly included walnut, mahogany, oak, and native fruitwoods like apple or pearwood. Secondary timbers, used for drawer linings and internal framing, frequently consisted of pine, oak, or cedarwood, valued for its aroma and insect-repellent properties.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, and natural shrinkage cracks along wide timber panels. Original brass hardware will show hand-chased details and irregular backs, alongside age-appropriate patination across the writing surface and base.

A traditional writing bureau can serve as a functional focal point in a hallway, home office, or living room alcove. Pairing the warm timber tones with contemporary artwork, clean-lined task lighting, or modern ceramics creates a balanced, layered interior aesthetic.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, or fading of the original finish.
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