What is a Georgian oak writing bureau?

A Georgian oak bureau is a piece of case furniture originating from the 18th or early 19th century, featuring an angled fall-front writing surface positioned above a series of storage drawers.

What traditional materials and construction techniques are used in Georgian bureaus?

These bureaus are typically constructed from solid oak timber using hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, iron locks, brass hardware, and interior fitted pigeonholes.

How can authentic Georgian oak bureaus be identified?

Authentic pieces generally display hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetails, original keyhole escutcheons, natural wood shrinkage on drawer bottoms, and age-related oxidisation on interior surfaces.

How can an antique bureau be styled in a modern interior?

Position the bureau against a neutral wall as a focal functional workstation, pairing it with contemporary lighting or minimalist ceramics to balance traditional joinery with modern design.

How should a Georgian oak bureau be maintained and preserved?

Dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, apply natural beeswax polish annually along the grain, and maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct heat sources.

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Georgian Period Oak Bureau

Name: Georgian Period Oak Bureau
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA781935
Price: 975 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this large and impressive Georgian Period Bureau.

Dating 1780 and all made in English oak and cross-banded in mahogany, all raised on these bracket feet, and having 2 short over 3 long drawers. Drawers are fitted with these oval back plate handles.

The interior is fitted with numerous pigeon holes and multiple drawers, to include secret drawers and concealed compartments. Also fitted with this interior leather writing slope.

All having its original polish plus patina, its a wonderful rich oak colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

This Bureau is solid in all its joints, with NO breaks, and NO woodworm.

If paying using PayPal please note Shipping/Delivery will be extra.

During this COVID-19 situation we are happy to store purchased items large and small (at NO storage charge) until you are in a position to receive them, however we will continue to deliver to UK addresses, until and if the authorities forbid this movement.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .

Physical Dimensions

Height

116cm (45.67")

Width

106cm (41.73")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Writing Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA781935

Dealers Internal Reference

00400

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this large and impressive Georgian Period Bureau.

“

Dating 1780 and all made in English oak and cross-banded in mahogany, all raised on these bracket feet, and having 2 short over 3 long drawers.

Brookside Antiques

Drawers are fitted with these oval back plate handles.

fig 1. A Georgian oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front lid above four graduated drawers fitted with brass oval handles and raised on bracket feet. — fig 1. Georgian Period Oak Bureau

The interior is fitted with numerous pigeon holes and multiple drawers, to include secret drawers and concealed compartments. Also fitted with this interior leather writing slope.

All having its original polish plus patina, its a wonderful rich oak colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

fig 2. A Georgian oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front lid above four graduated drawers fitted with brass oval handles and raised on bracket feet. — fig 2. Georgian Period Oak Bureau

This Bureau is solid in all its joints, with NO breaks, and NO woodworm.

If paying using PayPal please note Shipping/Delivery will be extra.

During this COVID-19 situation we are happy to store purchased items large and small (at NO storage charge) until you are in a position to receive them, however we will continue to deliver to UK addresses, until and if the authorities forbid this movement.

fig 3. A Georgian oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front lid above four graduated drawers fitted with brass oval handles and raised on bracket feet. — fig 3. Georgian Period Oak Bureau

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 4. A Georgian oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front lid above four graduated drawers fitted with brass oval handles and raised on bracket feet. — fig 4. Georgian Period Oak Bureau

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 5. A Georgian oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front lid above four graduated drawers fitted with brass oval handles and raised on bracket feet. — fig 5. Georgian Period Oak Bureau

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 6. A Georgian oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front lid above four graduated drawers fitted with brass oval handles and raised on bracket feet. — fig 6. Georgian Period Oak Bureau

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 7. A Georgian oak bureau featuring a slanted fall-front lid above four graduated drawers fitted with brass oval handles and raised on bracket feet. — fig 7. Georgian Period Oak Bureau

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .