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A Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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for sale €3,218     $3,493
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A Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Description

A fine quality Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase having panelled doors and well fitted decorative interior. Circa 1740

Wood: Walnut

Type: Bureau bookcase

Size: H 84 x W 42 x D 22 inches

Age: Georgian

Price: £2,750

Ref: 6583

Physical Dimensions
Height
213.3604cm (84.00")
Width
106.6802cm (42.00")
Depth
55.8801cm (22.00")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 1750s.

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SA163263
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6583
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Description
A fine quality Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase having panelled doors and well fitted decorative interior. Circa 1740

Wood: Walnut

Type: Bureau bookcase

Size: H 84 x W 42 x D 22 inches

Age: Georgian

Price: £2,750

Ref: 6583

Height
213.3604cm (84.00")
Width
106.6802cm (42.00")
Depth
55.8801cm (22.00")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA163263
Dealers Internal Ref
6583
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a moulded top cornice, double fielded panel cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and lower chest drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a moulded top cornice, double fielded panel cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and lower chest drawers with brass swan-neck handles.

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A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a moulded top cornice, double fielded panel cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and lower chest drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
A fine quality Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase
Ref: SA163263
A Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a moulded top cornice, double fielded panel cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and lower chest drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourReddish Brown
  • MotifsFielded panel doors, Slant-front writing flap, Swan-neck brass handles, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 213.3604 cm (84 in) x W 106.6802 cm (42 in) x D 55.8801 cm (22 in)

This Georgian bureau bookcase dates from the mid-eighteenth century and follows a classic gentlemen's library design, measuring 213.36 cm high, 106.68 cm wide, and 55.8801 cm deep. The piece is constructed from rich reddish-brown mahogany and oak, finished with a smooth polish, and completed with polished brass hardware. The upper section consists of a pronounced moulded top cornice above double cupboard doors with fielded panels, while the lower section comprises a fall-front slant-front writing slope over a configuration of multiple graduated drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles. In a contemporary home, this imposing item sits comfortably in a study, home office, or traditional living room, providing enclosed bookshelf storage, a functional writing desk surface, and concealed lower drawer storage for documents and household items. The vertical proportions allow it to stand flush against a principal wall, anchoring the room's traditional furniture layout while offering practical daily utility for administrative work and display.

FAQs

A Georgian bureau bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of cabinet furniture originating in the 18th century, combining a slanted drop-front writing desk above a chest of drawers, topped with a double-door cupboard or bookcase section.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid and veneered mahogany, featuring oak drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast brass swan-neck handles or escutcheons.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail joinery with slight irregularities, original brass hardware with steel screws, and secondary woods like pine or oak used for back panels and drawer linings.

Position the piece as a focal point in a study or living room, pairing its dark mahogany wood tones with contemporary neutral walls, modern lighting, and minimalist decorative items on nearby surfaces.

Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or fading, and clean the wood surfaces regularly using a high-grade beeswax paste applied with a soft cotton cloth.
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