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Antique 18th Century Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau
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Antique 18th Century Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau

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Antique 18th century quality burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid bombe shaped bureau having a fantastic quality large burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid bureau with a shaped fall opening to reveal a spectacular fitted interior consisting of 10 drawers, pigeon holes, bookends and a door to the centre opening to reveal a single drawer and a well with secret compartments above three bombe shaped drawers with original ornate brass handles. It stands on claw feet united by a shaped apron and a magnificent floral marquetry and Mother of Pearl inlay throughout this incredible two part bureau

The quality of this showcase piece is breathtaking from the superior design to the incredible inlay. This was most certainly crafted by one of the top cabinet makers of the 18th century and is in beautiful original condition

H 113.7 x W 144 x D 67cm

To surface 87.5cm

Date 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
113.7cm (44.76")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bombe Bureau to the 18th Century.

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SA1234805
Dealers Internal Reference
1746
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Antique 18th century quality burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid bombe shaped bureau having a fantastic quality large burr walnut floral marquetry inlaid bureau with a shaped fall opening to reveal a spectacular fitted interior consisting of 10 drawers, pigeon holes, bookends and a door to the centre opening to reveal a single drawer and a well with secret compartments above three bombe shaped drawers with original ornate brass handles.
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It stands on claw feet united by a shaped apron and a magnificent floral marquetry and Mother of Pearl inlay throughout this incredible two part bureau.
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fig 1. An 18th-century burr walnut bombe bureau featuring floral marquetry inlay, three curved drawers with brass handles, a slant top, and carved feet.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau

The quality of this showcase piece is breathtaking from the superior design to the incredible inlay. This was most certainly crafted by one of the top cabinet makers of the 18th century and is in beautiful original condition

H 113.7 x W 144 x D 67cm

To surface 87.5cm

Date 1780

Height
113.7cm (44.76")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bombe Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234805
Dealers Internal Ref
1746
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An 18th-century burr walnut bombe bureau featuring floral marquetry inlay, three curved drawers with brass handles, a slant top, and carved feet.
Antique 18th Century Quality Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau
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  • ObjectBureau Desks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleDutch Rococo
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Fruitwood Marquetry, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBombe profile, Floral marquetry inlay, Fall-front desk, Carved claw feet
  • SizeH 113.7 cm (45 in) x W 144 cm (57 in) x D 67 cm (26 in)

This eighteenth-century Dutch Rococo bureau desk presents a bombe form rendered in warm brown burr walnut with intricate fruitwood floral marquetry inlay throughout the exterior surfaces. Ornate cast brass swing handles accent the three curved long drawers below a slant fall-front, while carved claw feet support the base alongside a shaped apron. The piece measures 113.7 cm high by 144 cm wide and 67 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a study, library, or formal living room, this practical workspace offers extensive storage capacity through its internal drawers and central compartment. The substantial timber construction and detailed decorative marquetry suit traditional domestic interiors, providing a functional writing surface combined with display presence.

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An 18th-century Dutch bombe bureau features a convex, outward-swelling lower structure combined with a sloping fall-front writing surface. Frequently decorated with floral marquetry inlay, these pieces reflect the curvilinear forms and ornamental detailing characteristic of the Rococo period.

Cabinetmakers used high-density woods such as oak for the carcass, layered with decorative veneers of burr walnut, fruitwood, boxwood, and holly. The inlays were cut by hand and fitted alongside hand-dovetailed drawer joinery and cast brass hardware.

Authentic period examples exhibit irregular hand-sawn veneer thickness, hand-cut dovetail joints, and oak secondary drawer linings. Ageing evidence includes natural timber shrinkage cracks, oxidisation on interior drawer surfaces, and uneven wear around brass key escutcheons.

A bombe bureau acts as a structural focal point in an entryway, study, or living space when set against neutral plaster or painted walls. The rich wood tones can be balanced by pairing the piece with contemporary abstract art, simple linen curtains, and subtle lighting.

Dusting should be performed with a dry microfibre cloth, followed by an occasional application of natural beeswax polish worked along the grain. To avoid timber warping or veneer lifting, the item must be placed away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas of variable humidity.
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