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George II Walnut Bureau with Stepped Interior Circa 1730
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George II Walnut Bureau with Stepped Interior Circa 1730

18th century
Description

A charming George II walnut bureau of lovely warm colour and rich patina, dating to circa 1730.

The sloping fall front opens to reveal a beautifully fitted interior, with a central arrangement of pigeonholes and small drawers, flanked by stepped compartments containing four further drawers. The fall provides a generous writing surface and retains attractive brass hinges.

Below are four graduated drawers, fitted with decorative brass handles and escutcheons, raised on shaped bracket feet.

The bureau displays wonderful character throughout, with the beautifully mellowed walnut retaining the marks and wear associated with nearly 300 years of use. The interior is particularly appealing, with its original-style arrangement of compartments and drawers, while the brass fittings are believed to be original.

A handsome and practical example of early Georgian furniture, offering both useful storage and an attractive writing space.

Height at fall 77 cm

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243337
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C2799
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Description
A charming George II walnut bureau of lovely warm colour and rich patina, dating to circa 1730.
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The sloping fall front opens to reveal a beautifully fitted interior, with a central arrangement of pigeonholes and small drawers, flanked by stepped compartments containing four further drawers.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The fall provides a generous writing surface and retains attractive brass hinges.

fig 1. An 18th-century George II walnut bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope above four graduated drawers with ornate brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
fig 1. George II Walnut Bureau with Stepped Interior Circa 1730

Below are four graduated drawers, fitted with decorative brass handles and escutcheons, raised on shaped bracket feet.

The bureau displays wonderful character throughout, with the beautifully mellowed walnut retaining the marks and wear associated with nearly 300 years of use. The interior is particularly appealing, with its original-style arrangement of compartments and drawers, while the brass fittings are believed to be original.

A handsome and practical example of early Georgian furniture, offering both useful storage and an attractive writing space.

Height at fall 77 cm

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this George II Walnut Bureau to the 18th Century.

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243337
Dealers Internal Ref
C2799
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I An 18th-century George II walnut bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope above four graduated drawers with ornate brass handles, resting on bracket feet.

George II Walnut Bureau with Stepped Interior Circa 1730

Archive II An 18th-century George II walnut bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope above four graduated drawers with ornate brass handles, resting on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George II walnut bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope above four graduated drawers with ornate brass handles, resting on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George II walnut bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope above four graduated drawers with ornate brass handles, resting on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George II walnut bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope above four graduated drawers with ornate brass handles, resting on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George II walnut bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope above four graduated drawers with ornate brass handles, resting on bracket feet. View VI
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An 18th-century George II walnut bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope above four graduated drawers with ornate brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
George II Walnut Bureau with Stepped Interior Circa 1730
Ref: SA1243337
An 18th-century George II walnut bureau featuring a slant-front writing slope above four graduated drawers with ornate brass handles, resting on bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This George II walnut bureau from circa 1730 is constructed from warm brown timber with a rich patina and displays a slant-front writing slope above four graduated drawers fitted with ornate pierced brass drop handles and matching escutcheons. The piece rests on shaped bracket feet and features visible grain patterns and signs of age across the mellowed surface. It measures 101 cm high, 91 cm wide and 51 cm deep, with the height at the fall measuring 77 cm. In a contemporary home, this antique desk serves as a practical writing workstation or display surface in a study, home office, or living room, offering enclosed storage within its drawers while maintaining a traditional aesthetic.

FAQs

A George II bureau is a slant-front writing desk produced during the reign of King George II (17271760). These pieces typically feature figured walnut veneers, a sloping fall-front opening to a fitted writing interior, multiple graduated drawers below, and shaped bracket feet.

Primary construction utilised walnut, often as veneers over pine or oak carcasses to display rich grain figure. Hardware typically consisted of cast brass backplate handles and keyhole escutcheons, with hand-cut dovetail joints securing the drawers.

Authentic period bureaux feature hand-sawn secondary timbers, irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, original iron lock mechanisms, and uneven surface patination consistent with natural aging. Looking at the undersides and backs of drawer linings helps reveal historical woodworking techniques.

A Georgian bureau serves as a functional focal point in a home office, library, or living room. Pairing warm timber tones with contemporary artwork or neutral textiles creates an intentional contrast between historic craft and modern design.

Preserve walnut furniture by maintaining stable ambient humidity levels to prevent wood shrinkage or veneering cracks. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cotton cloth, and avoid direct exposure to sunlight or radiators.
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