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Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750
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Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750

18th century
Description

This is a large antique fall-front bureau. An English, walnut six-drawer writing cabinet, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1750. Presenting refined 18th century craftsmanship, this bureau presents a delightfully executed writing interior with fine detailing and excellent utility.

Attractive Georgian bureau, offering period charm and fine proportion

Crafted from select walnut stocks, with warm caramel hues and prominent grain interest

Walnut accentuated with crossbanded herringbone stringing to fascia and drawer fronts

Fall-front writing slope opens smoothly, resting upon a pair of sliding lopers

Writing surface set at a comfortable height of 80cm (31.5'') - ideal for everyday use

Finished with a classic bottle green baize skiver, lightly time-worn with character

Interior reveals a suite of pigeonholes, and striking concave drawer fascia

Central slide opens and tucks away beneath the gallery for further storage

Graceful brass hardware, including batwing backplates and shaped drop handles

Standing upon a traditional set of ogee bracket feet, lending poised elevation

Key present for the working fall-front lock; drawer locks untested — keys absent

This is a superb antique bureau, with a wonderful Georgian presence and fine interior detail. Ideal for the distinguished study, writing room or period reception space. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 103cm (40.5'')

Closed Depth: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Height: 106.5cm (42'')

Extended Depth: 92cm (36.25'')

Skiver Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Skiver Depth: 25.5cm (10'')

Surface Height: 80cm (31.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Writing Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216308
Dealers Internal Reference
26075
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Description
This is a large antique fall-front bureau. An English, walnut six-drawer writing cabinet, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1750.
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Presenting refined 18th century craftsmanship, this bureau presents a delightfully executed writing interior with fine detailing and excellent utility.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An antique Georgian walnut bureau with an open fall-front desk revealing a green leather writing surface and internal pigeonholes above three graduated drawers.
fig 1. Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750

Attractive Georgian bureau, offering period charm and fine proportion

Crafted from select walnut stocks, with warm caramel hues and prominent grain interest

Walnut accentuated with crossbanded herringbone stringing to fascia and drawer fronts

fig 2. An antique Georgian walnut bureau with an open fall-front desk revealing a green leather writing surface and internal pigeonholes above three graduated drawers.
fig 2. Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750

Fall-front writing slope opens smoothly, resting upon a pair of sliding lopers

Writing surface set at a comfortable height of 80cm (31.5'') - ideal for everyday use

Finished with a classic bottle green baize skiver, lightly time-worn with character

fig 3. An antique Georgian walnut bureau with an open fall-front desk revealing a green leather writing surface and internal pigeonholes above three graduated drawers.
fig 3. Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750

Interior reveals a suite of pigeonholes, and striking concave drawer fascia

Central slide opens and tucks away beneath the gallery for further storage

Graceful brass hardware, including batwing backplates and shaped drop handles

fig 4. An antique Georgian walnut bureau with an open fall-front desk revealing a green leather writing surface and internal pigeonholes above three graduated drawers.
fig 4. Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750

Standing upon a traditional set of ogee bracket feet, lending poised elevation

Key present for the working fall-front lock; drawer locks untested — keys absent

This is a superb antique bureau, with a wonderful Georgian presence and fine interior detail. Ideal for the distinguished study, writing room or period reception space. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 5. An antique Georgian walnut bureau with an open fall-front desk revealing a green leather writing surface and internal pigeonholes above three graduated drawers.
fig 5. Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750

Dimensions:

Max Width: 103cm (40.5'')

Closed Depth: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Height: 106.5cm (42'')

Extended Depth: 92cm (36.25'')

Skiver Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Skiver Depth: 25.5cm (10'')

Surface Height: 80cm (31.5'')

Height
106.5cm (41.93")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Writing Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216308
Dealers Internal Ref
26075
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An antique Georgian walnut bureau with an open fall-front desk revealing a green leather writing surface and internal pigeonholes above three graduated drawers.
Antique Fall Front Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1750
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An antique Georgian walnut bureau with an open fall-front desk revealing a green leather writing surface and internal pigeonholes above three graduated drawers.
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A fall front bureau is a writing cabinet featuring a hinged sloping flap that opens to reveal a fitted writing surface and interior compartments, set above a chest of drawers. Popularised in the 18th century during the Georgian period, it served as both a practical workspace and a storage piece for correspondence.

Georgian bureaus were typically crafted from solid native timbers such as oak or pine for the carcass, veneered with figured walnut, mahogany, or fruitwood. Internal drawers often featured dovetailed joints, hand-planed drawer linings, and hand-cast brass handles or escutcheons.

Look for signs of hand construction, including irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn backboards, and natural timber shrinkage lines. Authentic pieces from around 1750 frequently display brass drop handles, oak drawer linings, and bracket feet consistent with period craftsmanship.

A historic writing bureau functions as an accent piece in a home office, hallway, or living area when paired with modern artwork or contemporary lighting. The interior flap can be left open to display stationary items or closed to maintain a streamlined aesthetic.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement, veneer lifting, and colour fading.
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