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Antique Dutch Marquetry Bombe Bureau
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Antique Dutch Marquetry Bombe Bureau

18th century
Description

Circa 1820, Dutch marquetry bombe shaped bureau. With floral marquetry panels to the top and flap, opening to a well-fitted interior with shaped drawers, pigeonholes and central inlaid door. The three full-length drawers with cast brass handles in a design of urns, swags and tails. With canted marquetry edge to the base, above hairy paw feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Bombe Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA801155
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0324
Description
Circa 1820, Dutch marquetry bombe shaped bureau.
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With floral marquetry panels to the top and flap, opening to a well-fitted interior with shaped drawers, pigeonholes and central inlaid door.
Georgian Antiques

The three full-length drawers with cast brass handles in a design of urns, swags and tails. With canted marquetry edge to the base, above hairy paw feet.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Bombe Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA801155
Dealers Internal Ref
0324
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A Dutch floral marquetry bombe bureau crafted from dark wood featuring a slanted fall-front lid, three serpentine drawers, brass handles, and carved claw feet.
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Archive I A Dutch floral marquetry bombe bureau crafted from dark wood featuring a slanted fall-front lid, three serpentine drawers, brass handles, and carved claw feet.

Antique Dutch Marquetry Bombe Bureau

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A Dutch floral marquetry bombe bureau crafted from dark wood featuring a slanted fall-front lid, three serpentine drawers, brass handles, and carved claw feet.
Antique Dutch Marquetry Bombe Bureau
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A Dutch floral marquetry bombe bureau crafted from dark wood featuring a slanted fall-front lid, three serpentine drawers, brass handles, and carved claw feet.
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Originating in the 18th century during the Rococo period, Dutch bombe bureaus are characterised by their distinctive outward-swelling lower drawers and angled fall-front writing surfaces. Cabinetmakers in the Netherlands refined this form by applying complex floral marquetry using contrasting timber veneers.

These bureaus were typically constructed using an oak carcass veneered with walnut, mahogany, or kingwood. The decorative marquetry patterns utilised light and stained fruitwoods, boxwood, and holly, while the drawer pulls and key escutcheons were cast in brass.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, hand-carved feet, and subtle hand-saw marks on unfinished surfaces. The marquetry inlay should feature genuine timber veneers rather than painted ornamentation, showing natural age-related patination.

Place the bureau against a neutral or dark-toned wall to highlight the detailed woodwork and silhouette. Balance the heavy visual weight of the cabinet by pairing it with simple contemporary lighting or minimalist artwork.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood veneer. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp environments to prevent wood warping or veneer lifting.
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