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Antique 20th Century Small Edwardian Bureau in Oak
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Antique 20th Century Small Edwardian Bureau in Oak

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 20th century small Edwardian bureau in oak, a charming and cleverly designed piece with plenty of character packed into its compact proportions. Standing on four sturdy legs joined by supporting stretchers, the bureau has a solid and well-balanced form. 

Two drawers provide useful everyday storage and are finished with knob handles, while delicate carved detailing adds an attractive decorative touch. 

Opening the bureau reveals a fitted interior with numerous small storage compartments, providing a neat and organised space for letters, stationery and personal items. 

Beautiful oak grain and rich colour can be admired throughout, giving the piece a warm and inviting appearance. 

Presented in good condition, well made and of good quality, this desirable bureau offers a lovely combination of useful storage, traditional craftsmanship and charming Edwardian character.

Product Reference : AF - 6509

Measurements : 61cm Width x 44cm Depth x 100cm Height [ 72.5cm Desk Height ] 

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236316
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6509
Description
Antique 20th century small Edwardian bureau in oak, a charming and cleverly designed piece with plenty of character packed into its compact proportions.
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Standing on four sturdy legs joined by supporting stretchers, the bureau has a solid and well-balanced form.
ActFurniture LTD

 

fig 1. A small Edwardian dark oak writing bureau on a tall stand with two drawers featuring carved central panels and turned knobs.
fig 1. Antique 20th Century Small Edwardian Bureau in Oak

Two drawers provide useful everyday storage and are finished with knob handles, while delicate carved detailing adds an attractive decorative touch. 

Opening the bureau reveals a fitted interior with numerous small storage compartments, providing a neat and organised space for letters, stationery and personal items. 

fig 2. A small Edwardian dark oak writing bureau on a tall stand with two drawers featuring carved central panels and turned knobs.
fig 2. Antique 20th Century Small Edwardian Bureau in Oak

Beautiful oak grain and rich colour can be admired throughout, giving the piece a warm and inviting appearance. 

Presented in good condition, well made and of good quality, this desirable bureau offers a lovely combination of useful storage, traditional craftsmanship and charming Edwardian character.

fig 3. A small Edwardian dark oak writing bureau on a tall stand with two drawers featuring carved central panels and turned knobs.
fig 3. Antique 20th Century Small Edwardian Bureau in Oak

Product Reference : AF - 6509

Measurements : 61cm Width x 44cm Depth x 100cm Height [ 72.5cm Desk Height ] 

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

fig 4. A small Edwardian dark oak writing bureau on a tall stand with two drawers featuring carved central panels and turned knobs.
fig 4. Antique 20th Century Small Edwardian Bureau in Oak

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

fig 5. A small Edwardian dark oak writing bureau on a tall stand with two drawers featuring carved central panels and turned knobs.
fig 5. Antique 20th Century Small Edwardian Bureau in Oak

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

fig 6. A small Edwardian dark oak writing bureau on a tall stand with two drawers featuring carved central panels and turned knobs.
fig 6. Antique 20th Century Small Edwardian Bureau in Oak

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

fig 7. A small Edwardian dark oak writing bureau on a tall stand with two drawers featuring carved central panels and turned knobs.
fig 7. Antique 20th Century Small Edwardian Bureau in Oak

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236316
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6509
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A small Edwardian dark oak writing bureau on a tall stand with two drawers featuring carved central panels and turned knobs.
Antique 20th Century Small Edwardian Bureau In Oak
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  • ObjectBureaus
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlant front, carved blind fretwork, turned knobs, square stretchered legs
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This antique Edwardian bureau is an oak writing desk from the 20th century, rendered in a dark brown timber finish with visible grain patterns throughout its structure. The form incorporates a slant front lid above a pair of drawers, each fitted with small turned wooden knobs and a central vertical panel of carved blind fretwork. Below the drawers, a tall stand holds the writing cabinet on four square legs connected by lower stretchers, while small round brass escutcheon plates sit on the upper corners of the main body. The entire piece measures 100 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 44 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this compact furniture item functions well in a gentleman's library, a study, or a living room corner as a designated writing space. The fitted interior compartments organise letters and stationery, while the two external drawers provide everyday storage for household items. The stand lifts the storage section to a comfortable working level, making the bureau practical for daily correspondence and administrative tasks in domestic rooms with limited floor space.

FAQs

Manufactured during the early 20th century, Edwardian bureaus reflect a period that combined historical revival styles, such as Jacobean and Georgian, with lighter proportions suitable for compact domestic spaces.

Craftsmen typically utilised solid oak or mahogany, employing dovetailed joints for drawers, mortise and tenon joints for the leg framing, and hand-turned wooden hardware or cast brass fittings.

Authentic pieces show signs of age through natural wood grain variation, authentic patination, hand-finished drawer linings, and period-correct joinery rather than modern fasteners.

A compact bureau functions effectively as a dedicated laptop desk in a hallway nook, living room corner, or guest bedroom without overwhelming the surrounding space.

Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and an occasional application of high-quality beeswax preserve the timber lustre while shielding the finish from moisture loss.
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