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Early 19th Century Mahogany Bureau
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Early 19th Century Mahogany Bureau

19th century
Description

Early 19th century mahogany bureau .

Flap depth 39cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
108.5cm (42.72")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Bureau to the Regency era.

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SA719141
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Description
Early 19th century mahogany bureau .

Flap depth 39cms

Height
108.5cm (42.72")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Bureau to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA719141
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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An early 19th century mahogany slant-front bureau featuring a fitted interior with small drawers and pigeonholes above two wide lower drawers with brass handles.
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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An early 19th century mahogany slant-front bureau featuring a fitted interior with small drawers and pigeonholes above two wide lower drawers with brass handles.
Early 19th century mahogany bureau
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An early 19th century mahogany slant-front bureau featuring a fitted interior with small drawers and pigeonholes above two wide lower drawers with brass handles.
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An early 19th century bureau is a slant-front writing desk featuring a hinged slope that opens to reveal a fitted interior of drawers, pigeonholes, and central compartments. Below the desk section, it typically incorporates full-width drawers for storage, reflecting late Georgian and Regency period design principles.

These bureaux were predominantly constructed using solid and veneered mahogany, prized for its durability and rich grain. Drawers were typically hand-dovetailed, featuring solid oak or pine linings, cast brass handles, and intricate interior wood stringing or inlay work.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-craftsmanship, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed drawer bottoms, and natural patination around original brass fittings. Secondary woods like oak or pine inside drawer carcasses and natural timber shrinkage cracks further confirm age.

A mahogany bureau serves as a functional statement piece in a study, living room, or hallway, offering concealed storage for modern laptops and stationery. Styling the top surface with minimalist table lamps, contemporary ceramic vases, or framed artwork balances traditional craftsmanship with modern design aesthetics.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent wood movement and finish fading. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, rubbing gently along the direction of the grain.
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