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George III Bureau Bookcase Antique 1790
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George III Bureau Bookcase Antique 1790

18th century
Description

Classic George III bureau bookcase in mahogany

Dates to circa 1790

Both a bookcase and a desk

Practical, elegant and stylish

Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to see if it is on our shop floor

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

44 (111) x 24 (60) x 87 (220)

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this George III Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

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SA828072
Description
Classic George III bureau bookcase in mahogany

Dates to circa 1790

Both a bookcase and a desk

Practical, elegant and stylish

“
Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to see if it is on our shop floor.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. George III Bureau Bookcase Antique 1790

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

44 (111) x 24 (60) x 87 (220)

Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this George III Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA828072
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles.

George III Bureau Bookcase Antique 1790

Archive II A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View II
Archive III A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View III
Archive IV A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View IV
Archive V A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View V
Archive VI A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View VI
Archive VII A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View VII
Archive VIII A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View VIII
Archive IX A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View IX
Archive X A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View X
Archive XI A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View XI
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Archive XIII A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles. View XIII
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A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles.
George III Bureau Bookcase Antique 1790
Ref: SA828072
A late 18th-century mahogany bureau bookcase featuring upper astragal glazed double doors with an oval shell marquetry pediment, above a slanted fall-front writing desk and four graduating drawers with brass handles.
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A George III bureau bookcase typically dates from the late 18th century and features a fall-front writing desk situated beneath a fitted cabinet with glazed or wooden doors. Popularised in 18th-century Britain, these pieces combine study functionality with display and document storage.

Georgian cabinetmakers predominantly constructed these pieces using solid and veneered mahogany, frequently incorporating satinwood or boxwood marquetry inlays. Glazed doors feature thin timber astragal moulding, while drawer linings were commonly made from oak or pine with hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Authentic 18th-century bureaus exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed back panels, and period brass hardware such as swan-neck handles or key escutcheons. The timber displays natural age-related patination, uneven wear on drawer runners, and period glass with minor distortions.

An antique bureau bookcase functions well as a focal point in a home office, living room, or hallway. Modern interiors balance the heavy mahogany tones by pairing the piece with light wall paint, neutral upholstery, and curated contemporary ceramics inside the glazed display.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme humidity variations to prevent veneering from lifting or timber from cracking.
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