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Victorian Bureau Walnut Antique Writing Table 1890
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Victorian Bureau Walnut Antique Writing Table 1890

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut bureau writing desk with herring bone crossbanding

Circa 1890

The drop down slope is sturdy on the runners that can be pulled out making it the perfect size for a laptop.

It has original brass tear drop handles.

the desk compartment has lots of different sized compartments to keep items neat and tidy, it also has a working lock and key

It has 4 good sized graduated drawers all with a key and working locks.

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

Will ship to anywhere in the world, please contact for shipping quotes

Dimensions in inches (CM):

19.5" (49cm) x 19"(48cm) x 34" (86.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau to the 1890s.

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SA1215270
Description
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut bureau writing desk with herring bone crossbanding

Circa 1890

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The drop down slope is sturdy on the runners that can be pulled out making it the perfect size for a laptop.
Canonbury Antiques

It has original brass tear drop handles.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap with key, four graduated drawers, brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Victorian Bureau Walnut Antique Writing Table 1890

the desk compartment has lots of different sized compartments to keep items neat and tidy, it also has a working lock and key

It has 4 good sized graduated drawers all with a key and working locks.

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

Will ship to anywhere in the world, please contact for shipping quotes

Dimensions in inches (CM):

19.5" (49cm) x 19"(48cm) x 34" (86.5cm)

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215270
Canonbury Antiques
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A Victorian burr walnut bureau featuring a slanted fall-front writing flap with key, four graduated drawers, brass handles, and bracket feet.
Victorian Bureau Walnut Antique Writing Table 1890
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A Victorian writing bureau is a compact piece of case furniture featuring a slanted fall-front flap that opens to reveal an interior writing surface and stationery compartments, set above a series of storage drawers.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently used rich hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, and burr walnut veneer, often accented with secondary timber drawer linings like pine, along with brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic late Victorian bureaux typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer sides, natural age-related patination on the timber, original brass hardware, and secondary woods inside the casing.

Position the bureau against a neutral or deep dark wall in a study, hallway, or living room alcove to allow the timber figure to stand out, balancing it with contemporary lighting and art.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid drying out the veneer.
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