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Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau De Dame with Brass Inlay, C.1870
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Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau De Dame with Brass Inlay, C.1870

19th century
Description

A fine Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame, dating to circa 1870, displaying richly figured veneers throughout and finely detailed with brass line inlay and decorative motifs.

The raised superstructure is enclosed by a pair of panelled doors, each centred with an elegant brass inlaid motif and opening to reveal a fitted interior of pigeonholes, compartments and two small drawers. Above is a beautifully figured top enclosed on three sides by a pierced brass gallery.

Below, the shaped writing surface is particularly well figured and decorated with brass inlay, while a pull-out writing drawer provides a red tooled leather writing surface together with a fitted pen and ink compartment.

The lower section is enclosed by a large panelled cupboard door with striking book-matched burr walnut veneers, opening to reveal a shelved interior. The front is flanked by architectural pilasters with carved corbel and scroll detail, the whole raised on a plinth base with concealed castors.

An unusually decorative and practical piece of Victorian cabinet furniture, combining a compact writing desk with considerable storage. The exceptional burr walnut veneers and restrained brass inlay give the piece a particularly rich appearance.

Circa 1870.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230416
Dealers Internal Reference
C2848
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Description
A fine Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame, dating to circa 1870, displaying richly figured veneers throughout and finely detailed with brass line inlay and decorative motifs.

The raised superstructure is enclosed by a pair of panelled doors, each centred with an elegant brass inlaid motif and opening to reveal a fitted interior of pigeonholes, compartments and two small drawers. Above is a beautifully figured top enclosed on three sides by a pierced brass gallery.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame featuring intricate brass inlay, a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer, and a lower cupboard set on castors.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau De Dame with Brass Inlay, C.1870

Below, the shaped writing surface is particularly well figured and decorated with brass inlay, while a pull-out writing drawer provides a red tooled leather writing surface together with a fitted pen and ink compartment.

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The lower section is enclosed by a large panelled cupboard door with striking book-matched burr walnut veneers, opening to reveal a shelved interior.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The front is flanked by architectural pilasters with carved corbel and scroll detail, the whole raised on a plinth base with concealed castors.

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame featuring intricate brass inlay, a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer, and a lower cupboard set on castors.
fig 2. Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau De Dame with Brass Inlay, C.1870

An unusually decorative and practical piece of Victorian cabinet furniture, combining a compact writing desk with considerable storage. The exceptional burr walnut veneers and restrained brass inlay give the piece a particularly rich appearance.

Circa 1870.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230416
Dealers Internal Ref
C2848
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame featuring intricate brass inlay, a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer, and a lower cupboard set on castors.

Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau De Dame with Brass Inlay, C.1870

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame featuring intricate brass inlay, a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer, and a lower cupboard set on castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame featuring intricate brass inlay, a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer, and a lower cupboard set on castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame featuring intricate brass inlay, a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer, and a lower cupboard set on castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame featuring intricate brass inlay, a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer, and a lower cupboard set on castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame featuring intricate brass inlay, a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer, and a lower cupboard set on castors. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame featuring intricate brass inlay, a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer, and a lower cupboard set on castors. View VII
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A Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame featuring intricate brass inlay, a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer, and a lower cupboard set on castors.
Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau de Dame with Brass Inlay, c.1870
Ref: SA1230416
A Victorian burr walnut bureau de dame featuring intricate brass inlay, a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer, and a lower cupboard set on castors.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Furniture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Timber
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Brass inlay, Twin-door upper cabinet, Castor wheels
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This Victorian bureau de dame is a piece of writing furniture from the Victorian period, rendered in warm brown burr walnut timber with brass line inlay and decorative motifs. The piece comprises a top cabinet with twin doors, a full-width drawer fitted with small turned wooden pull handles, and a lower cupboard, all supported on small castor wheels at the base. Fine details include book-matched veneers, geometric panel mouldings on the doors and drawer fronts, and carved scroll corbels on the vertical pilasters flanking the lower section. The piece measures 110 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this compact cabinet functions as a decorative writing desk and storage unit suited for a study, living room, or bedroom. The upper cabinet doors and lower cupboard provide enclosed storage space, while the pull-out drawer mechanism allows the furniture to serve as a writing surface. The configuration accommodates letters, stationery, and small personal items while maintaining a modest footprint on the floor.

FAQs

A bureau de dame is a small writing cabinet designed specifically for womens correspondence, gaining widespread popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. These pieces typically combine a writing surface with small drawers, cupboards, or slots for organizing stationery.

Victorian bureaus were frequently constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany as a carcass, finished with high-figured veneers like burr walnut or rosewood. Metal accents, including brass inlay, handles, and castors, were commonly integrated for structural strength and decoration.

Authentic Victorian pieces display period construction techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass castors, and natural wood contraction marks. Veneers like burr walnut exhibit distinct, irregular grain patterns and subtle surface patina consistent with nineteenth-century hand finishing.

A Victorian bureau functions well as an accent piece in a study, hallway, or living room, offering modern functionality as a compact workspace or charging station. Placing minimal contemporary decorative objects alongside the piece balances its intricate woodwork and historical silhouette.

Dust surfaces regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can lift natural veneers. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain to nourish the timber, and wipe brass elements lightly to prevent excess tarnish build-up.
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