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Antique Georgian Period Bureau in Mahogany
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Antique Georgian Period Bureau in Mahogany

19th century
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A lovely antique Georgian Period bureau desk in mahogany. This was made in England, it dates from around 1790-1810.

This bureau has lovely slim proportions and it is of very high quality. It is very sturdy and heavy, with lots of storage space in the drawers. The work space is beautifully fitted out with a tooled burgundy leather writing surface, it has pigeon holes, drawers and a cabinet door flanked by faux book spines.

We have had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 28.5 inches , 72 cm

Depth – 19 inches , 49 cm

Height – 40 inches , 101 cm

Knee height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

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

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SA1215089
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12680
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Description
A lovely antique Georgian Period bureau desk in mahogany. This was made in England, it dates from around 1790-1810.

This bureau has lovely slim proportions and it is of very high quality. It is very sturdy and heavy, with lots of storage space in the drawers.

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The work space is beautifully fitted out with a tooled burgundy leather writing surface, it has pigeon holes, drawers and a cabinet door flanked by faux book spines.
Marylebone Antiques

We have had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 28.5 inches , 72 cm

Depth – 19 inches , 49 cm

Height – 40 inches , 101 cm

Knee height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215089
Dealers Internal Ref
12680
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive V An open antique Georgian mahogany bureau featuring a slant-front lid lowered to reveal a leather writing surface, fitted pigeonholes, and drawers above three long lower drawers with brass handles. View V
Archive VI An open antique Georgian mahogany bureau featuring a slant-front lid lowered to reveal a leather writing surface, fitted pigeonholes, and drawers above three long lower drawers with brass handles. View VI
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An open antique Georgian mahogany bureau featuring a slant-front lid lowered to reveal a leather writing surface, fitted pigeonholes, and drawers above three long lower drawers with brass handles.
Antique Georgian Period Bureau in Mahogany
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A Georgian bureau is a slant-front writing desk originating in eighteenth-century Britain, featuring a fall-front writing flap that opens to reveal pigeonholes and small drawers, situated above a chest of drawers.

Primary woods typically included solid mahogany or walnut, often complemented by flame mahogany veneers, hand-cut dovetail jointing, cast brass hardware, and tool-embossed leather writing inserts.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber drawer bases, hand-cut dovetail joinery with slight irregularities, original iron or brass locks showing age, and natural patination across the wood finish.

Incorporate the bureau as a functional compact workstation in a study or living area, balancing its dark timber tones with neutral walls, contemporary task lighting, and modern ceramic accents.

Position the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight, dust regularly using a soft dry cloth, and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year following the wood grain.
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