Search 0
31,376  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 88 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
88 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1240009
FOR SALE
£1,150
Email Phone
Save
Victorian Bureau Desk Walnut Antique Writing Table 1890
For sale by Canonbury Antiques
for sale €1,346     $1,461
£1,150
Canonbury Antiques

Canonbury Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2021
Browse dealers 341 items
  • About Us
    London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1240009
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Victorian Bureau Desk Walnut Antique Writing Table 1890

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut bureau writing desk with herring bone crossbanding

Circa 1890

The drop down slope is sturdy on the runners that can be pulled out making it the perfect size for a laptop.

It has original brass tear drop handles.

the desk compartment has lots of different sized compartments to keep items neat and tidy, it also has a working lock and key

It has 4 good sized graduated drawers all with a key and working locks.

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

Will ship to anywhere in the world, please contact for shipping quotes

Dimensions in inches (CM):

19.5" (49cm) x 19"(48cm) x 34" (86.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Bureau Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240009
Description
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut bureau writing desk with herring bone crossbanding

Circa 1890

“
The drop down slope is sturdy on the runners that can be pulled out making it the perfect size for a laptop.
Canonbury Antiques

It has original brass tear drop handles.

fig 1. A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles.
fig 1. Victorian Bureau Desk Walnut Antique Writing Table 1890

the desk compartment has lots of different sized compartments to keep items neat and tidy, it also has a working lock and key

It has 4 good sized graduated drawers all with a key and working locks.

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

Will ship to anywhere in the world, please contact for shipping quotes

Dimensions in inches (CM):

19.5" (49cm) x 19"(48cm) x 34" (86.5cm)

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Bureau Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240009
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021

London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Canonbury Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles.
1 / 11
Archive I A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles.

Victorian Bureau Desk Walnut Antique Writing Table 1890

Archive II A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles. View II
Archive III A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles. View IX
Archive X A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles. View X
Archive XI A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles. View XI
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Canonbury Antiques

Canonbury Antiques
Telephone 01707 644877
Location
Potters Bar
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/canonbury
Verified Since Apr 2021
Items For Sale 341
Items Sold 512
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2021
View Dealer Info
Location: Potters Bar , Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/canonbury
Verified
Apr 2021
For Sale
341
Sold
512
A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles.
Victorian Bureau Desk Walnut Antique Writing Table 1890
Ref: SA1240009
A late Victorian walnut slant-front bureau desk with four drawers and brass teardrop handles.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

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.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front, Teardrop handles, Bracket feet, Crossbanded border
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This Victorian bureau desk dates from 1890 and is executed in warm brown burr walnut with herringbone crossbanded borders. The slant-front writing slope sits above four graduated drawers fitted with brass teardrop handles and working locks with keys, supported by bracket feet. Measuring 86.5 cm high, 49 cm wide and 48 cm deep, the interior comprises multiple compartments for storage. Position this writing table in a study or home office for practical everyday use, where the drop-down slope accommodates a laptop alongside traditional writing tasks. The rich wood grain and classic silhouette integrate easily with traditional or eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

A Victorian walnut bureau desk is a compact writing cabinet originating from the late nineteenth century, featuring a sloping hinged fall-front that opens to reveal a writing surface and internal pigeonholes above a series of storage drawers.

Victorian bureaus frequently featured solid pine or oak carcasses veneered in decorative cuts such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, finished with cast brass hardware and dovetail drawer joinery.

Authentic late nineteenth-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural timber shrinkage, cast brass drop handles or escutcheons, and a french polish finish showing age-appropriate patina.

Position the bureau in a quiet alcove, hallway, or study area, balancing the warm timber tone with neutral wall paint and contemporary lighting accessories to create an understated workspace.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax twice yearly to protect the finish, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories