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Bureau, Desk, Dutch, Oak
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Bureau, Desk, Dutch, Oak

19th century
Description

This is a solid oak Dutch bureau in the bombe style. The sloping top drops down to reveal numerous small drawers and storage sections. Beneath the desk section there are 3 large drawers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Antiques Online Ltd has dated this Dutch Oak Writing Bureau to the 19th Century.

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SA429041
Dealers Internal Reference
1106
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Description
This is a solid oak Dutch bureau in the bombe style. The sloping top drops down to reveal numerous small drawers and storage sections. Beneath the desk section there are 3 large drawers.
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Online Ltd has dated this Dutch Oak Writing Bureau to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA429041
Dealers Internal Ref
1106
Antiques Online Ltd
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A dark oak Dutch writing bureau with a slant front, three shaped lower drawers with ornate brass handles, a carved bottom apron, and short carved legs.
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A dark oak Dutch writing bureau with a slant front, three shaped lower drawers with ornate brass handles, a carved bottom apron, and short carved legs.
Bureau, desk, dutch, oak
Ref: SA429041
A dark oak Dutch writing bureau with a slant front, three shaped lower drawers with ornate brass handles, a carved bottom apron, and short carved legs.
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A Dutch oak bureau typically features a slant front that opens to reveal a fitted writing interior, positioned above shaped or bombee drawers. Originating in the 18th century, these pieces combine functional storage with decorative woodwork and ornate brass fittings.

Dutch bureaux were predominantly constructed from solid oak or walnut, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, and cast brass backplates and handles. The lower sections frequently showcased curved bombee or serpentine shapes achieved through skilled woodworking.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand craftsmanship, such as irregular hand-sawn wood marks, hand-cut dovetails, and original brass hardware with natural oxidisation. The characteristic shaping of the side profiles and apron carving is also distinct to traditional Dutch cabinet making.

An antique oak bureau functions well as a focal point in a home office, hallway, or living area. Pairing the dark timber with neutral wall tones, minimalist modern lighting, or contemporary artwork creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Regular dusting with a soft dry cloth and an occasional application of high-quality beeswax will preserve the wood finish. Avoid placing the bureau directly adjacent to radiators or in direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and warping.
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