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George II Walnut Veneered Bureau Chest
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George II Walnut Veneered Bureau Chest

18th century
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A good mid 18th century George II Walnut veneered bureau of well figured timber. The piece with a well and fitted drawers as well as oak lined drawers, bracket feet and plaate brass handles.

Height 40.5" 103cm

Width 39" 99cm

Depth 20.5" 52cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215164
Dealers Internal Reference
Wh9724
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
A good mid 18th century George II Walnut veneered bureau of well figured timber.
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The piece with a well and fitted drawers as well as oak lined drawers, bracket feet and plaate brass handles.
Walton House Antiques

Height 40.5" 103cm

fig 1. A George II walnut veneered bureau featuring a slant-front writing lid above four drawers with decorative brass handles and bracket feet.
fig 1. George II Walnut Veneered Bureau Chest

Width 39" 99cm

Depth 20.5" 52cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215164
Dealers Internal Ref
Wh9724
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A George II walnut veneered bureau featuring a slant-front writing lid above four drawers with decorative brass handles and bracket feet.

George II Walnut Veneered Bureau Chest

Archive II A George II walnut veneered bureau featuring a slant-front writing lid above four drawers with decorative brass handles and bracket feet. View II
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A George II walnut veneered bureau featuring a slant-front writing lid above four drawers with decorative brass handles and bracket feet.
George II Walnut veneered bureau chest
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  • ObjectBureaux
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant-front lid, Pierced brass escutcheons, Featherbanded veneer, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This George II bureau is a Georgian writing cabinet fashioned from walnut veneer and solid wood with a warm brown coloration, standing on bracket feet. The exterior presents a slant-front writing lid fitted with a keyhole escutcheon, above two small drawers and three long drawers below, all secured with brass handles and pierced brass key escutcheons. Featherbanded borders accent the timber panels, and the construction incorporates oak linings within the drawers. The furniture measures 103 cm high, 99 cm wide, and 52 cm deep. Positioned in a study, library, or traditional hallway, the bureau functions primarily as a writing desk and a storage cabinet for paperwork and stationery. The drop-down writing flap provides a practical writing surface while concealing internal compartments and small drawers, while the lower banks of drawers offer concealed storage for household items. The traditional aesthetic complements period interiors, blending into rooms furnished with antique wooden furniture and traditional textiles.

FAQs

A George II walnut bureau is an eighteenth-century writing cabinet produced during the reign of King George II (17271760). It typically features a sloping fall-front top opening to a fitted interior, mounted above a series of long drawers supported on bracket feet.

These bureaux were predominantly crafted with walnut veneers over a solid oak or pine carcass. Fine details often included crossbanding, featherbanding, deal drawer linings, and cast brass drop handles with decorative backplates.

Authentic pieces display period construction techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, hand-planed rear boards, and original lock mechanisms. The walnut veneer should show natural surface patination and age-appropriate shrinkage marks around decorative borders.

A walnut bureau can serve as a functional home office workstation in a living room, library, or hallway. Its warm timber tones pair well with contemporary neutral wall colours, table lamps, and modern upholstered seating to create a balanced scheme.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the wood veneer from drying, fading, or lifting. Regular light dusting and an occasional application of beeswax polish will help maintain the finish and protect the timber.
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