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A Fine 18th Century Bureau Bookcase in Oak. Stepped Interior
Wickersley Antiques
for sale €1,755     $1,905
£1,500

Wickersley Antiques

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A Fine 18th Century Bureau Bookcase in Oak. Stepped Interior

18th century
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A lovely George II Bureau bookcase in oak, it has a wonderful stepped interior with lots of small drawers, the upper section has raised fielded panels to the front and sides, it has matching black and white line inlay top and bottom, all oak lined drawers, 2 original locks and keys . A super item of period furniture with a great colour and patina

Circa 1740

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH OF BASE 100 CMS

WIDTH OF CORNICE OF BOOKCASE 107 CMS

DEPTH 56 CMS

HEIGHT 220 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA1231885
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Description
A lovely George II Bureau bookcase in oak, it has a wonderful stepped interior with lots of small drawers, the upper section has raised fielded panels to the front and sides, it has matching black and white line inlay top and bottom, all oak lined drawers, 2 original locks and keys . A super item of period furniture with a great colour and patina

Circa 1740

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH OF BASE 100 CMS

WIDTH OF CORNICE OF BOOKCASE 107 CMS

DEPTH 56 CMS

HEIGHT 220 CMS

Height
220cm (86.61")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231885
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase featuring an upper cabinet with double panelled doors above a slant-front writing desk and lower drawers with brass handles.
A fine 18th century Bureau bookcase in oak. stepped interior
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The bureau bookcase emerged in the early 18th century during the Georgian period as a multi-functional piece of furniture. Combining a slant-front writing desk, storage drawers, and an upper cabinet for books or display, it became a staple of study interiors in British homes.

Georgian bureau bookcases were primarily constructed from solid native timbers such as oak and walnut, with mahogany becoming prevalent later in the 18th century. Interior linings were typically made of secondary woods like pine or oak, fitted with hand-cast brass handles and hinges.

Authentic 18th-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed backboards, and irregular iron or brass fixings. Natural shrinkage over centuries often results in slight gaps in panel joints, while the wood displays a deep patina from historical handling.

An antique oak bureau bookcase can serve as a focal point in a modern study, dining room, or hallway. Pair the rich, dark timber with neutral wall paint and contemporary lighting to create visual contrast while retaining functional desk space.

Maintain antique oak by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish cracking.
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