An Edwardian Mahogany bureau bookcase and dating from around 1900. This bookcase has a moulded cornice with a castlelated strung lip underneath. It features two astragal glazed doors with key and three original fully adjustable shelves inside. The bureau has a satinwood strung fall front with a large inlaid shell to the centre. Inside are pigeon holes small drawers all satinwood fronted with a leather writing surface. Underneath this are two doors each has a satinwood cross banded edge and a key with a shelf inside. It is moulded around the bottom and stands on a plinth base. The top lifts off the bottom for ease of movement.

Measures: Height to Top: 91.5" x Depth: 20" x Internal Depth to Top: 9" x Width: 47"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions

Height

232.5cm (91.54")

Width

119.5cm (47.05")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1204867

Dealers Internal Reference

W3933/29.3

Dealers Notes

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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

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Description

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper cabinet with astragal glazed doors, a slanted fall-front writing flap with marquetry inlay, and lower cupboards. — fig 1. An Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase C1900

Measures: Height to Top: 91.5" x Depth: 20" x Internal Depth to Top: 9" x Width: 47"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring an upper cabinet with astragal glazed doors, a slanted fall-front writing flap with marquetry inlay, and lower cupboards. — fig 2. An Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase C1900

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

“

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES.

Castleforge Antiques Ltd

VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions

Height

232.5cm (91.54")

Width

119.5cm (47.05")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1204867

Dealers Internal Ref

W3933/29.3

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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008

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An Edwardian bureau bookcase, dating from approximately 1901 to 1910, typically features a slanted fall-front writing surface set below a glazed display cabinet. The design emphasises classical proportions, delicate marquetry or inlay work, and lighter wood tones compared to earlier Victorian furniture.

These pieces were predominantly crafted using solid and veneered mahogany, often incorporating satinwood or boxwood inlays for decorative banding and marquetry motifs. Glass panels with wood astragal glazing bars comprise the upper doors, supported by brass hardware.

Authentic pieces display period-specific features such as hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawers, original glass with subtle imperfections, and cast brass handles. Look for neoclassical motifs like leaf or urn marquetry medallions on the slant fall front.

Place the unit against a feature wall in a home office, living room, or hallway to serve as a focal point. Use the upper glazed shelves to display contemporary ceramics or structured book collections, balancing the rich mahogany wood tones.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax twice yearly to protect the timber finish. Clean glass panels using a dedicated glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than sprayed directly onto the wood.

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An Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase C1900

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