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Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Shaped Writing Bureau, English , C1930
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Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Shaped Writing Bureau, English , C1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 22 September 2026 · Art Deco World
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This is a fantastic 1930s Art Deco writing bureau of small proportions, a really superb piece of furniture. Veneered in a lovely figured walnut 'Flame Grain' with three drawers to the base and a pull down top reveals a desk area with slots for envelopes and a little drawer for pens. The resting area is lined in leather, this comes with a working key so you can lock the top. Still retains it's original chrome bar handles. Overall shape is lovely with a cloud shape to the top and fretted out plinth. The whole piece has been newly and professionally French polished and so is great condition. A great piece of furniture if space is an issue and a charming focal point to any room. Ideal size for laptops. All drawers open smoothly and without effort. This piece definitely won't disappoint.

UK MAINLAND TWO MAN DELIVERY 45 pounds

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
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SA1204127
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This is a fantastic 1930s Art Deco writing bureau of small proportions, a really superb piece of furniture.
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Veneered in a lovely figured walnut 'Flame Grain' with three drawers to the base and a pull down top reveals a desk area with slots for envelopes and a little drawer for pens.
Art Deco World

The resting area is lined in leather, this comes with a working key so you can lock the top. Still retains it's original chrome bar handles. Overall shape is lovely with a cloud shape to the top and fretted out plinth. The whole piece has been newly and professionally French polished and so is great condition. A great piece of furniture if space is an issue and a charming focal point to any room. Ideal size for laptops. All drawers open smoothly and without effort. This piece definitely won't disappoint.

UK MAINLAND TWO MAN DELIVERY 45 pounds

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1930s.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1204127
Art Deco World
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Specialists in fine quality art deco originals

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Archive I An Art Deco burr walnut writing bureau featuring a cloud-shaped fall-front top and three lower drawers with horizontal chrome handles. SOLD22 SEP 26

Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Shaped Writing Bureau, English , C1930

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An Art Deco burr walnut writing bureau featuring a cloud-shaped fall-front top and three lower drawers with horizontal chrome handles.
Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Shaped Writing Bureau, English , c1930
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An Art Deco burr walnut writing bureau featuring a cloud-shaped fall-front top and three lower drawers with horizontal chrome handles.
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  • ObjectBureaux
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Chrome, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCloud-shaped outline, Bookmatched burr walnut veneer, Chrome bar handles, Fall-front slope
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This 1930 Art Deco writing bureau is made of English burr walnut in a warm brown colour with flame grain veneer. The cabinet has a cloud-shaped outline at the top with a brass keyhole escutcheon, a fall-front slope, three lower drawers fitted with horizontal chrome bar handles, and a fretted out plinth base. Measuring 109 cm high, 72 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, the compact bureau fits well in a home study, bedroom, or living room as a stylish desk space for laptop use where floor area is limited. Inside the drop-down desk area, there are interior slots for envelopes and a small drawer for pens, with the resting surface lined in leather. The furniture is freshly French polished, and the drawers open smoothly. A working key is included to secure the top compartment. The piece provides practical storage and surface space while serving as an eye-catching focal point in contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Art Deco bureaux from the 1930s typically feature clean geometric or streamlined curves, such as cloud-shaped tops, along with decorative wood veneers like burr walnut and modern metal hardware like chrome.

Craftsmen during this period predominantly used highly figured timber veneers, including burr walnut, mahogany, and maple, often combined with solid timber frames, brass locks, and chrome or phenolic handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit era-specific construction techniques, such as hand-cut or early machine dovetail joints, period-correct metal fittings, original lock mechanisms, and characteristic bookmatched veneer patterns.

A writing bureau functions as a compact home workstation or statement accent piece, pairing well with contemporary modern lighting and understated minimalist decor to highlight the timber grain.

Preserve burr walnut by dusting regularly with a soft cloth, applying high-quality beeswax twice a year, and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading.
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