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Rare 17th Century Oak Bureau
Holmes Antiques
for sale €6,786     $7,366
£5,800

Holmes Antiques

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Rare 17th Century Oak Bureau

17th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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A rare and probably unique 17th Century Oak Bureau of superb colour, in remarkably original condition retaining the original turned knobs, escutcheons, hinges and lock to the fall. The drawer fronts and framework with applied mouldings. The deeply moulded applied base mould and feet are original. The interior is fitted with small drawers with an open well to the centre. The ends having an arrangement of fielded panels, the back is also paneled. The drawer linings are made in Oak, they are in good clean original condition. The fall and top unusually are overhanging and decorated with a thumb mould to the outer edge. The fall is also fitted with a reading rest. The Bureau is of particularly solid construction throughout.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Bureau to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA831224
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A rare and probably unique 17th Century Oak Bureau of superb colour, in remarkably original condition retaining the original turned knobs, escutcheons, hinges and lock to the fall. The drawer fronts and framework with applied mouldings. The deeply moulded applied base mould and feet are original. The interior is fitted with small drawers with an open well to the centre. The ends having an arrangement of fielded panels, the back is also paneled. The drawer linings are made in Oak, they are in good clean original condition. The fall and top unusually are overhanging and decorated with a thumb mould to the outer edge. The fall is also fitted with a reading rest. The Bureau is of particularly solid construction throughout.
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Bureau to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA831224
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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A 17th-century dark oak bureau featuring a sloped drop-down lid, geometric moulded drawers, and iron keyhole escutcheons.
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Archive I A 17th-century dark oak bureau featuring a sloped drop-down lid, geometric moulded drawers, and iron keyhole escutcheons.

Rare 17th Century Oak Bureau

Archive II A 17th-century dark oak bureau featuring a sloped drop-down lid, geometric moulded drawers, and iron keyhole escutcheons. View II
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Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 224
Items Sold 548
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A 17th-century dark oak bureau featuring a sloped drop-down lid, geometric moulded drawers, and iron keyhole escutcheons.
Rare 17th Century Oak Bureau
Ref: SA831224
A 17th-century dark oak bureau featuring a sloped drop-down lid, geometric moulded drawers, and iron keyhole escutcheons.
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FAQs

Seventeenth-century bureaux are characterised by heavy native oak construction, sloped fall-front lids, geometric moulding on drawer fronts, and functional internal pigeonholes or small drawers for document management.

These pieces were primarily constructed from solid English oak, often featuring hand-forged iron escutcheons, wooden turned knobs or brass teardrop handles, and pine or oak drawer linings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail or pegged mortise-and-tenon joints, uneven wear consistent with age, original iron or early brass hardware, and a deep natural patina.

Position the bureau as a focal point in a home office, library, or hallway, pairing the dark timber tones with neutral wall colours, modern task lighting, and minimal decorative ceramics.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying or warping.
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