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Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Georgian Mahogany Bureau

19th century
Description

A fine Georgian mahogany bureau, raised on traditional bracket feet.

The lower section is fitted with four oak-lined graduated drawers, each retaining decorative brass plate handles, combining practicality with period charm.

The fall-front opens to reveal a well-appointed fitted interior, comprising an arrangement of pigeon holes and small drawers, ideal for organising correspondence and writing implements.

An appealing feature of this piece is the central bank of five drawers, which withdraws as one complete section to reveal a concealed secret compartment—demonstrating the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Georgian period.

Presented in good condition

Size:

Height 45 1/2" (116cm)

Width 42" (107cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Working height 32" (81cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206832
Dealers Internal Reference
PP117-32
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A fine Georgian mahogany bureau, raised on traditional bracket feet.
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The lower section is fitted with four oak-lined graduated drawers, each retaining decorative brass plate handles, combining practicality with period charm.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A Georgian mahogany bureau with a sloped fall-front lid over four graduated drawers featuring brass handles and bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Bureau

The fall-front opens to reveal a well-appointed fitted interior, comprising an arrangement of pigeon holes and small drawers, ideal for organising correspondence and writing implements.

An appealing feature of this piece is the central bank of five drawers, which withdraws as one complete section to reveal a concealed secret compartment—demonstrating the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Georgian period.

Presented in good condition

Size:

Height 45 1/2" (116cm)

Width 42" (107cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Working height 32" (81cm)

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206832
Dealers Internal Ref
PP117-32
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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A Georgian bureau is a writing desk popularised in 18th-century Britain, featuring a sloped hinged front that lowers to create a writing surface, mounted above multiple storage drawers.

Primary timbers included solid mahogany, walnut, and oak, frequently paired with brass drop handles, steel lock mechanisms, and oak or pine drawer linings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass backplate handles, natural shrinkage marks in solid timber, and period-correct interior cubbyholes or secret compartments.

A Georgian bureau serves as a compact home office desk or hallway focal point, pairing traditional wood tones with modern task lighting and contemporary seating.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish twice a year along the wood grain, keeping the item away from direct radiators and humidity fluctuations.
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