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19th Century Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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19th Century Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

19th century
Sold 29 August 2025 · FB Antiques
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For sale is a very good quality burr walnut dome top bureau bookcase. The top of the bookcase has three finials with two glazed doors below. The doors open to reveal a superbly fitted interior which includes multiple drawers, pigeon holes and shelves. Below the doors there are two candle slides above the bureau section. The fall front opens to reveal a beautifully fitted and stepped interior, also displaying multiple drawers and pigeon holes as well as a leather insert decorated with gold tooling. The interior of the bureau also has a well and a cupboard to the centre, within the cupboard are two secret compartments. The top of the base section has three dummy drawers with three long drawers below. This item has been completely restored and re-polished by hand, making it a superb piece in excellent condition.

Dimensions

Width 44" Depth 22" Height 89"

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
226cm (88.98")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA700377
Dealers Internal Reference
S26-175
Description
For sale is a very good quality burr walnut dome top bureau bookcase. The top of the bookcase has three finials with two glazed doors below.
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The doors open to reveal a superbly fitted interior which includes multiple drawers, pigeon holes and shelves.
FB Antiques

Below the doors there are two candle slides above the bureau section. The fall front opens to reveal a beautifully fitted and stepped interior, also displaying multiple drawers and pigeon holes as well as a leather insert decorated with gold tooling. The interior of the bureau also has a well and a cupboard to the centre, within the cupboard are two secret compartments. The top of the base section has three dummy drawers with three long drawers below. This item has been completely restored and re-polished by hand, making it a superb piece in excellent condition.

Dimensions

Width 44" Depth 22" Height 89"

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
226cm (88.98")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA700377
Dealers Internal Ref
S26-175
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
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Archive I A 19th-century burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring twin arched mirror doors above a fall-front writing surface and multiple drawers below. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A 19th-century burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring twin arched mirror doors above a fall-front writing surface and multiple drawers below. View II
Archive III A 19th-century burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring twin arched mirror doors above a fall-front writing surface and multiple drawers below. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring twin arched mirror doors above a fall-front writing surface and multiple drawers below. View IV
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Archive VI A 19th-century burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring twin arched mirror doors above a fall-front writing surface and multiple drawers below. View VI
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Archive VIII A 19th-century burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring twin arched mirror doors above a fall-front writing surface and multiple drawers below. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring twin arched mirror doors above a fall-front writing surface and multiple drawers below. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring twin arched mirror doors above a fall-front writing surface and multiple drawers below. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring twin arched mirror doors above a fall-front writing surface and multiple drawers below. View XI
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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring twin arched mirror doors above a fall-front writing surface and multiple drawers below.
19th Century Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA700377
A 19th-century burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring twin arched mirror doors above a fall-front writing surface and multiple drawers below.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Secretaries
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front writing slope, Arched mirror doors, Brass drop handles, Figured burr walnut veneer
  • SizeH 226 cm (89 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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The bureau bookcase evolved in the late 17th century as a combination of a slant-front writing desk and a shelved upper cabinet, becoming highly popular during the Georgian and Victorian eras for home administration and library storage.

These pieces were typically constructed using a solid timber frame, such as oak or pine, veneered with highly figured decorative woods like burr walnut or mahogany, and finished with dovetail joints and brass hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut dovetailing, period-appropriate brass handles, the presence of old-growth timber grain, and natural signs of age such as shrinkage cracks and oxidized surfaces.

It serves as a striking statement piece in a study or living room, offering a balance of hidden storage and display space while anchoring the room with rich wooden tones and classic proportions.

To preserve the wood and veneer, keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply traditional beeswax periodically to nourish the surface.
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