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Fine Quality William IV Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, Circa 1840
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Fine Quality William IV Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, Circa 1840

19th century
Description

A fine quality William IV mahogany bureau bookcase of elegant proportions, dating to circa 1840.

The upper section is fitted with a pair of panelled doors opening to reveal adjustable shelving, ideal for books or display. The fall-front writing surface below is beautifully inlaid with a classical urn motif within a satinwood oval, opening to a well-fitted interior comprising an arrangement of small drawers, pigeonholes and a central cupboard, all flanked by turned columns.

The base is fitted with two short and three long graduated drawers, retaining their original brass handles and escutcheons, and standing on shaped bracket feet.

The piece is finely figured throughout, with rich colour and attractive grain, further enhanced by delicate inlaid detailing to the drawer fronts and fall.

A practical and decorative item of English furniture, offering both storage and a refined writing surface.

Condition:

In good overall condition with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The interior is clean and well preserved.

Physical Dimensions
Height
226cm (88.98")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this William IV Bureau Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231830
Dealers Internal Reference
C2827
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Description
A fine quality William IV mahogany bureau bookcase of elegant proportions, dating to circa 1840.
The upper section is fitted with a pair of panelled doors opening to reveal adjustable shelving, ideal for books or display.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The fall-front writing surface below is beautifully inlaid with a classical urn motif within a satinwood oval, opening to a well-fitted interior comprising an arrangement of small drawers, pigeonholes and a central cupboard, all flanked by turned columns.

fig 1. An antique William IV dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, a sloping slant-front writing desk, and lower drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. Fine Quality William IV Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, Circa 1840

The base is fitted with two short and three long graduated drawers, retaining their original brass handles and escutcheons, and standing on shaped bracket feet.

The piece is finely figured throughout, with rich colour and attractive grain, further enhanced by delicate inlaid detailing to the drawer fronts and fall.

fig 2. An antique William IV dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, a sloping slant-front writing desk, and lower drawers with brass handles.
fig 2. Fine Quality William IV Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, Circa 1840

A practical and decorative item of English furniture, offering both storage and a refined writing surface.

Condition:

In good overall condition with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The interior is clean and well preserved.

Height
226cm (88.98")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this William IV Bureau Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231830
Dealers Internal Ref
C2827
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I An antique William IV dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, a sloping slant-front writing desk, and lower drawers with brass handles.

Fine Quality William IV Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, Circa 1840

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An antique William IV dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, a sloping slant-front writing desk, and lower drawers with brass handles.
Fine Quality William IV Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, circa 1840
Ref: SA1231830
An antique William IV dark mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a two-door upper cabinet, a sloping slant-front writing desk, and lower drawers with brass handles.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Originating in the 1830s during the reign of King William IV, a bureau bookcase is a dual-function furniture piece featuring a slant-front writing desk beneath an upper cabinet designed for housing books or documents.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring decorative wood marquetry, brass hardware, and hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints.

Authentic William IV furniture often displays robust proportions, detailed wood inlays such as urn or foliate motifs, flame mahogany veneers, and original brass pull handles or escutcheons.

Position the cabinet against a neutral or rich accent wall, styling the upper cabinet with modern ceramics or curated books to balance historical craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and moisture.
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