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Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Bureau, English, C1930
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Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Bureau, English, C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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Fabulous 1930s Art Deco heavily figured walnut bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not only does this great bureau look great its very functional too. The top opens up to reveal everything you need to rest a laptop or write a letter (does anyone do that nowadays?!). Sectional areas to store letters and general paper work with working key, below are two generous sized drawers which retain their original chrome bar handles. An excellent piece of furniture and in great condition having been professionally fully re-polished and restored. The resting area is lined in leather, this comes with a working key so you can lock the top. A great piece of furniture if space is an issue and a charming focal point to any room. All drawers open smoothly and without effort. This piece definitely won't disappoint.

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Walnut Bureau to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09600914
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Canted geometric profile: typical of British Art Deco design.
Streamlined chrome bar handles: hardware introduced in the 1930s.
Book-matched burr walnut veneers: characteristic decorative work of the interwar period.
Plywood backboard: standard construction method for 1930s cabinet makers.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1228702
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Description
Fabulous 1930s Art Deco heavily figured walnut bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not only does this great bureau look great its very functional too.
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The top opens up to reveal everything you need to rest a laptop or write a letter (does anyone do that nowadays?!).
Art Deco World

Sectional areas to store letters and general paper work with working key, below are two generous sized drawers which retain their original chrome bar handles. An excellent piece of furniture and in great condition having been professionally fully re-polished and restored. The resting area is lined in leather, this comes with a working key so you can lock the top. A great piece of furniture if space is an issue and a charming focal point to any room. All drawers open smoothly and without effort. This piece definitely won't disappoint.

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Walnut Bureau to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09600914
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Canted geometric profile: typical of British Art Deco design.
Streamlined chrome bar handles: hardware introduced in the 1930s.
Book-matched burr walnut veneers: characteristic decorative work of the interwar period.
Plywood backboard: standard construction method for 1930s cabinet makers.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228702
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An Art Deco burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring two lower drawers with metal bar handles, standing on tall tapered square legs.
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Archive I An Art Deco burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring two lower drawers with metal bar handles, standing on tall tapered square legs.

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Bureau, English, C1930

Archive II An Art Deco burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring two lower drawers with metal bar handles, standing on tall tapered square legs. View II
Archive III An Art Deco burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring two lower drawers with metal bar handles, standing on tall tapered square legs. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring two lower drawers with metal bar handles, standing on tall tapered square legs. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring two lower drawers with metal bar handles, standing on tall tapered square legs. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring two lower drawers with metal bar handles, standing on tall tapered square legs. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring two lower drawers with metal bar handles, standing on tall tapered square legs. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Deco burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring two lower drawers with metal bar handles, standing on tall tapered square legs. View VIII
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An Art Deco burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring two lower drawers with metal bar handles, standing on tall tapered square legs.
Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Bureau, English, c1930
Ref: SA1228702
An Art Deco burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring two lower drawers with metal bar handles, standing on tall tapered square legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Slant front, Straight tapered legs, Metal bar handles
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This Art Deco writing desk bureau dates from 1930 and is constructed from heavily figured burr walnut and walnut veneers in a warm brown tone. The geometric cabinet includes a canted slant-front fall-front lid with an inlaid keyhole escutcheon and a working key, opening to reveal sectional pigeonholes and a leather-lined writing surface. Below, two generous drawers retain their original chrome bar handles and work smoothly. The whole stands on tall, straight tapered square legs that finish in dark wooden feet. Fully re-polished and restored to great condition, the bureau measures 101 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 42 cm deep. It serves as a functional and stylish focal point in a home study, living room, or hallway where floor space is limited.

FAQs

Art Deco furniture from the 1930s is defined by bold geometric shapes, clean angular lines, and expressive wood veneers such as burr walnut. Writing desks of this era combine streamlined functionality with striking surface figuring and minimalist metal hardware.

English bureaus of this era typically feature a solid timber frame faced with high-grade veneers, particularly walnut or mahogany. Drawer linings are frequently made of oak or pine, joined with dovetail construction, and fitted with nickel, chrome, or bakelite handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut or fine period dovetail joinery, original lock mechanisms with accompanying keyholes, and genuine veneer patina. The hardware should reflect authentic period materials like solid brass, nickel, or early plastics rather than modern reproductions.

An Art Deco bureau serves as a functional, space-saving workstation in modern living areas or bedrooms. When closed, it presents a clean, decorative facade that pairs well with contemporary minimalist decor, framed art, and soft table lighting.

To preserve the timber veneer, keep the bureau away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent drying or cracking. Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and occasional application of high-quality beeswax will maintain the wood polish.
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