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18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bureau
Camden Antiques
for sale €4,973     $5,398
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18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bureau

18th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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A splendid Dutch walnut marquetry bureau c. 1760. Well constructed in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers onto a solid oak carcas. Decorated throughout with profuse marquetry inlay in various woods , with floral designs and birds. The fall front (lockable, key supplied) opens to reveal a fitted stepped interior with an arrangement of drawers, pigeon holes, a central cupboard as well as a well. The writing surface is fitted with a sumptuous brown leather insert. Beneath is an arrangement of 3 long graduated drawers of pinched-serpentine outline and fitted with original pierced brass handles and escutcheons. All standing on elongated turned front feet in solid walnut. This superb bureau has been sympathetically revived, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. It is offered for sale in wonderful condition, with a rich colour and patina.

Dimensions:

Width 110cms

Depth 60cms

Height 103cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1225058
Dealers Internal Reference
18461
Description
A splendid Dutch walnut marquetry bureau c. 1760. Well constructed in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers onto a solid oak carcas. Decorated throughout with profuse marquetry inlay in various woods , with floral designs and birds.
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The fall front (lockable, key supplied) opens to reveal a fitted stepped interior with an arrangement of drawers, pigeon holes, a central cupboard as well as a well.
Camden Antiques

The writing surface is fitted with a sumptuous brown leather insert. Beneath is an arrangement of 3 long graduated drawers of pinched-serpentine outline and fitted with original pierced brass handles and escutcheons. All standing on elongated turned front feet in solid walnut. This superb bureau has been sympathetically revived, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. It is offered for sale in wonderful condition, with a rich colour and patina.

Dimensions:

Width 110cms

Depth 60cms

Height 103cms

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225058
Dealers Internal Ref
18461
Camden Antiques
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An 18th-century Dutch walnut bureau featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay across the slant-front lid and drawer fronts, accented with brass handles.
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Archive I An 18th-century Dutch walnut bureau featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay across the slant-front lid and drawer fronts, accented with brass handles.

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bureau

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Camden Antiques
Telephone 07887 503 904
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Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/camden
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 166
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An 18th-century Dutch walnut bureau featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay across the slant-front lid and drawer fronts, accented with brass handles.
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bureau
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An 18th-century Dutch walnut bureau featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay across the slant-front lid and drawer fronts, accented with brass handles.
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An 18th-century Dutch marquetry bureau is a slant-front writing desk featuring intricate floral or figurative wood inlay techniques known as marquetry, popularised in the Netherlands during the Baroque period.

These bureaus are typically constructed from an oak carcass veneered in fine walnut or burr walnut, with marquetry patterns crafted using fruitwoods, boxwood, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic 18th-century Dutch marquetry features hand-cut veneers, hand-dovetailed drawer construction, natural timber ageing, and detailed motifs such as floral urns, foliage, and birds.

Position the bureau against a neutral backdrop alongside contemporary lighting and subtle artwork to allow the detailed marquetry work and walnut grain to act as a focal point.

Keep the bureau away from direct sunlight and heat sources to avoid veneer lifting or timber movement, and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly to maintain the wood finish.
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