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Italian Carved Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau Cabinet
Harrison Antique Furniture
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Italian Carved Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau Cabinet

19th century
Description

Interesting, Victorian period carved dark walnut ladies bureau.

Having heavily carved upper section, with twin opening front doors, revealing shelf interior and two opening storage drawers.

Writing surface with lift up lid, revealing desk storage space. Outer writing surface having a brushed cotton style surface. Large original, stylish metal hinges. Left hand hinge has break in metal.

Lower front opening drawer with carved front. Two original metal locking keys available.

Raised on tall carved legs, with lower joining stretchers with central carved figurehead.

A very unusual small piece of Continental carved furniture. Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 64"

Width 23"

Depth 22"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Carved Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1880s.

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SA179845
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381B24/8
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Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Interesting, Victorian period carved dark walnut ladies bureau.
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Having heavily carved upper section, with twin opening front doors, revealing shelf interior and two opening storage drawers.
Harrison Antique Furniture

Writing surface with lift up lid, revealing desk storage space. Outer writing surface having a brushed cotton style surface. Large original, stylish metal hinges. Left hand hinge has break in metal.

fig 1. A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher.
fig 1. Italian Carved Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau Cabinet

Lower front opening drawer with carved front. Two original metal locking keys available.

Raised on tall carved legs, with lower joining stretchers with central carved figurehead.

A very unusual small piece of Continental carved furniture. Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 64"

Width 23"

Depth 22"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Carved Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA179845
Dealers Internal Ref
381B24/8
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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Archive I A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher.

Italian Carved Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau Cabinet

Archive II A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View II
Archive III A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View III
Archive IV A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View IV
Archive V A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View V
Archive VI A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View VI
Archive VII A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View VII
Archive VIII A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View VIII
Archive IX A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View IX
Archive X A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View X
Archive XI A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View XI
Archive XII A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View XII
Archive XIII A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View XIII
Archive XIV A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View XIV
Archive XV A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher. View XV
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A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher.
Italian Carved Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau Cabinet
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A dark carved walnut ladies writing bureau cabinet featuring detailed carved cupboard doors, a slant-front writing slope, and turned legs with an H-stretcher.
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An Italian carved writing bureau is a compact desk featuring a drop-front or slanted writing surface integrated with small drawers or an upper cabinet structure, often adorned with detailed relief carvings inspired by historic architectural styles.

Solid walnut is the primary timber used for these pieces, complimented by hand-carved panels, dovetail joinery, iron or brass mountings, and occasionally leather or cloth inserts on the writing slope.

Authentic 19th-century Renaissance Revival furniture displays hand-cut joinery on internal drawers, minor asymmetrical details in relief carvings, natural timber patination, and classical motifs such as carved masks, scrollwork, and pilasters.

Position the dark timber piece against light, neutral walls to highlight its detailed silhouette, pairing it with clean-lined contemporary seating or subtle metallic accent lighting.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, apply natural beeswax polish once or twice per year to preserve the timber finish, and position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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