Georgian Mahogany Writing Bureau 18th Century

Name: 18 Th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240644
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesks & Bureaux
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourRich Brown
MotifsSlant front, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Pull-out lopers
SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This eighteenth-century Georgian bureau is rendered in rich brown mahogany with an oak lining and brass hardware. The piece presents a slant-front writing lid positioned above four long graduated drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles, paired with pull-out lopers to support the fall front, keyholes on each drawer fascia, and sturdy bracket feet at the base. The wood displays natural variations in tone and grain patterns across the sloping lid and drawer fronts, while the metalwork shows a warm aged patina. Measuring 106 cm high, 92 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, this practical workspace functions effectively in a study, home office, or living room as a traditional writing desk and storage unit. The internal compartments provide dedicated spaces for stationery and correspondence, keeping desktop surfaces clear for everyday use.

FAQs

Originating in the 18th century, a Georgian writing bureau is a multi-functional piece of furniture featuring an angled fall-front flap that opens to reveal an interior writing surface and fitted compartments, positioned above a series of drawers.

Georgian bureaux were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or oak, often featuring secondary timbers like pine or oak for drawer linings, along with hand-cut dovetail joints and brass hardware such as swan-neck handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic 18th-century bureaux typically show signs of hand-planed timber, irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass fittings with signs of oxidisation, and natural shrinkage or minor wear consistent with age.

In modern interior schemes, a mahogany bureau serves as a compact workspace or hallway statement piece, effectively balanced by neutral wall tones, contemporary task lighting, and minimal decorative accessories.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and applying a good quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, while keeping the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

18 Th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau