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Small Fiddleback Mahogany Bureau - 18th Century
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Small Fiddleback Mahogany Bureau - 18th Century

18th century
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A nice sized, 18th century bureau made from a beautiful and rare fiddleback mahogany. The bureau has 3 oak lined drawers and an interior which includes a well and drawers decorated with stringing.

A very rare, attractive and functional piece of furniture.

Height - 43.5" / 110.5cm

Width - 30.25" / 77cm

Depth - 16.5" / 42cm

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1231129
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159/011/439
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A nice sized, 18th century bureau made from a beautiful and rare fiddleback mahogany.
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The bureau has 3 oak lined drawers and an interior which includes a well and drawers decorated with stringing.
Fairford Barn Antiques

A very rare, attractive and functional piece of furniture.

Height - 43.5" / 110.5cm

Width - 30.25" / 77cm

Depth - 16.5" / 42cm

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231129
Dealers Internal Ref
159/011/439
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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An eighteenth-century Georgian dark mahogany writing bureau with an open slant lid showing interior pigeonholes above three drawers with brass hardware.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century Georgian dark mahogany writing bureau with an open slant lid showing interior pigeonholes above three drawers with brass hardware.

Small Fiddleback Mahogany Bureau - 18th Century

Archive II An eighteenth-century Georgian dark mahogany writing bureau with an open slant lid showing interior pigeonholes above three drawers with brass hardware. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century Georgian dark mahogany writing bureau with an open slant lid showing interior pigeonholes above three drawers with brass hardware. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century Georgian dark mahogany writing bureau with an open slant lid showing interior pigeonholes above three drawers with brass hardware. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century Georgian dark mahogany writing bureau with an open slant lid showing interior pigeonholes above three drawers with brass hardware. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century Georgian dark mahogany writing bureau with an open slant lid showing interior pigeonholes above three drawers with brass hardware. View VI
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An eighteenth-century Georgian dark mahogany writing bureau with an open slant lid showing interior pigeonholes above three drawers with brass hardware.
Small fiddleback mahogany bureau - 18th century
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An eighteenth-century Georgian dark mahogany writing bureau with an open slant lid showing interior pigeonholes above three drawers with brass hardware.
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  • ObjectBureaus
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant-front fall lid, Fitted interior pigeonholes, Brass swan-neck handles, Bracket feet

This eighteenth-century Georgian bureau in warm brown fiddleback mahogany brings traditional craftsmanship to a study or living room. The piece pairs a hinged slant-front fall lid with three oak-lined lower drawers, standing securely on bracket feet. Brass swan-neck handles with shaped backplates accent the drawer fronts, while escutcheons sit centrally above each pull. Inside the fall-front writing section, fitted pigeonholes and small drawers display delicate stringing alongside an internal central cupboard door. The solid timber construction reveals rich grain patterns across the fall flap and drawer fronts, while brass hinges support the writing surface when open. Measuring 110.5 cm in height, 77 cm in width, and 42 cm in depth, this compact writing desk provides a dedicated workspace without dominating a room. It suits placement against a wall in a home office, library, or bedroom, offering practical surface area for writing alongside enclosed storage for papers and stationery. The combination of historical materials and a functional configuration makes it a practical antique for daily home organization.

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Eighteenth-century Georgian writing bureaus typically feature a slanted drop-front lid that opens to reveal an arranged interior of small drawers, pigeonholes, and central compartments. Below the writing slope, these pieces feature a series of full-width drawers raised on bracket feet.

Primary surfaces were predominantly crafted from solid or veneered mahogany, imported to Britain during the eighteenth century. Secondary timber such as pine or oak was used for drawer linings and internal framing, complemented by cast brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints inside drawers, hand-planed secondary timbers, and age-appropriate wear to writing surfaces. Original brass hardware will often leave distinct outline marks or shadows on the timber surface.

A compact mahogany bureau serves as a functional home office workstation in contemporary living rooms or bedrooms. Placing modern lighting or minimalist accessories atop the fall front creates a deliberate contrast between historic woodwork and modern accents.

Apply high-grade bees wax sparingly along the timber grain once or twice a year to maintain the natural patina. Position the cabinet away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and finish bleaching.
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