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Arthur Basil Reynolds Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Bureau
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Arthur Basil Reynolds Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Bureau

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Mews Antiques
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This is a Gorgeous and Rare Cotswold School Arts & Crafts Bureau by Arthur Basil Reynolds who was apprenticed to Stanley Davis of Windemere.

it is

99 cms high

93 cms wide

56 cms deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Mews Antiques has dated this Cotswold School Writing Bureau to the 1930s.

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SA1230820
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We are Antique Furniture Dealers and a family firm of 50 years. We are Based in Worcestershire with a 4000 sqft warehouse and south of Edinburgh we endeavour to deliver personally.

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01905 923702

Mews Antiques

Description
This is a Gorgeous and Rare Cotswold School Arts & Crafts Bureau by Arthur Basil Reynolds who was apprenticed to Stanley Davis of Windemere.

it is

99 cms high

93 cms wide

56 cms deep

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Cotswold School Writing Bureau to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230820
Mews Antiques
Mews Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

We are are antique furniture dealers specialising in arts and crafts furniture but not solely.

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An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School wooden writing bureau featuring a fall-front upper section, two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and slender tapered legs.
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Archive I An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School wooden writing bureau featuring a fall-front upper section, two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and slender tapered legs.

Arthur Basil Reynolds Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Bureau

Archive II An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School wooden writing bureau featuring a fall-front upper section, two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and slender tapered legs. View II
Archive III An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School wooden writing bureau featuring a fall-front upper section, two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and slender tapered legs. View III
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Archive V An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School wooden writing bureau featuring a fall-front upper section, two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and slender tapered legs. View V
Archive VI An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School wooden writing bureau featuring a fall-front upper section, two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and slender tapered legs. View VI
Archive VII An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School wooden writing bureau featuring a fall-front upper section, two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and slender tapered legs. View VII
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Telephone 01905 923702
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Droitwich
Worcestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School wooden writing bureau featuring a fall-front upper section, two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and slender tapered legs.
ARTHUR BASIL REYNOLDS ARTS & CRAFTS COTSWOLD SCHOOL BUREAU
Ref: SA1230820
An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School wooden writing bureau featuring a fall-front upper section, two lower drawers with turned wooden knobs, and slender tapered legs.
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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front lid, Turned wooden knobs, Tapered legs, Flush drawer fronts
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 93 cm (37 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This writing bureau exemplifies the Arts and Crafts Cotswold School style, designed by Arthur Basil Reynolds. Constructed from warm brown oak, the piece displays a smooth polished finish and clean lines typical of the English Country House aesthetic. The upper section comprises a sloping fall-front lid operated by a small central turned wooden knob, while the lower body incorporates two flush drawers fitted with matching turned wooden knobs. Slender tapered legs support the entire structure. Measuring 99 cm high, 93 cm wide and 56 cm deep, the unit provides a compact surface for writing and correspondence. Positioned in a study, home office or bedroom, the bureau serves as a functional workspace with integrated storage for stationery and documents, bringing traditional craftsmanship into modern interiors.

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The Cotswold School was a branch of the British Arts and Crafts movement that emphasised traditional handcraftsmanship, simple structural forms, and the natural grain of solid timber over ornate decoration.

Makers predominantly utilised native British hardwoods such as oak, walnut, and chestnut, employing exposed dovetail joints, hand-planed surfaces, and turned wooden handles.

Authentic pieces generally feature solid timber construction rather than thin veneers, visible hand-cut joinery, unvarnished wax finishes, and sometimes maker marks or workshop stamps beneath drawers.

Position the piece against a clean, neutral backdrop to highlight the wood grain, pairing it with modern desk accessories and understated brass or ceramic lighting to create a balanced aesthetic.

Apply high-grade beeswax twice yearly along the wood grain and wipe with a soft dry cloth, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or warping.
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