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Early 19th Century Large Dutch Marquetry Bureau
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Early 19th Century Large Dutch Marquetry Bureau

19th century
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Circa 1820, unusual and large Dutch marquetry and oak frame bureau. The rectangular top with floral marquetry panels with a classic Dutch inlaid design of birds, swag tails and urns to the flap and a cast brass, pierced escutcheon. Opening to a fitted interior and felt covered writing surface surrounded by further marquetry. It has 2 short over 3 full length drawers with cast brass swan neck handles and inlaid designs, with the 2 lopers with cast brass axe head drops. Beneath is a chequered inlaid frieze, standing on 2 bracket feet with marquetry inlay and the gables featuring similar inlaid designs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Writing Bureau to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA807431
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SQ88789
Description
Circa 1820, unusual and large Dutch marquetry and oak frame bureau.
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The rectangular top with floral marquetry panels with a classic Dutch inlaid design of birds, swag tails and urns to the flap and a cast brass, pierced escutcheon.
Georgian Antiques

Opening to a fitted interior and felt covered writing surface surrounded by further marquetry. It has 2 short over 3 full length drawers with cast brass swan neck handles and inlaid designs, with the 2 lopers with cast brass axe head drops. Beneath is a chequered inlaid frieze, standing on 2 bracket feet with marquetry inlay and the gables featuring similar inlaid designs.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Writing Bureau to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA807431
Dealers Internal Ref
SQ88789
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An early 19th-century Dutch slant-front writing bureau crafted from warm brown wood with detailed floral marquetry inlays and brass handles.
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Archive I An early 19th-century Dutch slant-front writing bureau crafted from warm brown wood with detailed floral marquetry inlays and brass handles.

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An early 19th-century Dutch slant-front writing bureau crafted from warm brown wood with detailed floral marquetry inlays and brass handles.
Early 19th Century Large Dutch Marquetry Bureau
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An early 19th-century Dutch slant-front writing bureau crafted from warm brown wood with detailed floral marquetry inlays and brass handles.
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A Dutch marquetry bureau is a slant-front writing desk featuring intricate wood inlays, typically depicting floral motifs, urns, and scrolling foliage, popularised in the Netherlands during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

These bureaux are traditionally constructed from woods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, embellished with contrasting marquetry inlays made from fruitwoods or boxwood, accented with cast brass escutcheons and drop handles.

Authentic early 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-carved bracket feet, natural age-related patination, and intricate floral inlays with subtle variations characteristic of hand crafting.

Position the bureau as a focal piece in a home office, library, or hallway, paired with minimal contemporary lighting, neutral walls, and clean-lined decor to highlight the detailed historic woodwork.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax polish sparingly. Keep the furniture piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer lifting.
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