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Superior Quality Solid Oak Bureau Bookcase
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €1,515     $1,645
£1,295

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Superior Quality Solid Oak Bureau Bookcase

1900 - 1920
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A superior quality solid oak bureau bookcase with moving interior. The bookcase top of breakfront form with moulded cornice and blind fret decoration. The 2 glazed doors having astragal glazing bars with carved corner detail and brass escutcheon. The interior with 3 oak adjustable shelves and fielded panel back. The bureau section having an attractive carved fall with applied mouldings which when opened pulls the sliding interior forward for easy access. The interior with various stationary compartments, 4 drawers, 2 original ink pots, pen tray, 2 sloping cupboards and gold tooled leather writing surface.Below are 2 full width drawers with applied mouldings, carved detail and good quality cast brass handles. The stiles again with recessed applied mouldings and pull out lopers to support the fall. The whole raised on turned legs with bun feet and cross stretchers. Condition and quality excellent. Dimensions:- Height…82’’/ 208.5cm. Width…37.75’’/ 96cm. Depth…19.5’’/ 49.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Physical Dimensions
Height
208.5cm (82.09")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA839962
Dealers Internal Reference
23774
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Description
A superior quality solid oak bureau bookcase with moving interior. The bookcase top of breakfront form with moulded cornice and blind fret decoration. The 2 glazed doors having astragal glazing bars with carved corner detail and brass escutcheon. The interior with 3 oak adjustable shelves and fielded panel back.
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The bureau section having an attractive carved fall with applied mouldings which when opened pulls the sliding interior forward for easy access.
John Howkins Antiques

The interior with various stationary compartments, 4 drawers, 2 original ink pots, pen tray, 2 sloping cupboards and gold tooled leather writing surface.Below are 2 full width drawers with applied mouldings, carved detail and good quality cast brass handles. The stiles again with recessed applied mouldings and pull out lopers to support the fall. The whole raised on turned legs with bun feet and cross stretchers. Condition and quality excellent. Dimensions:- Height…82’’/ 208.5cm. Width…37.75’’/ 96cm. Depth…19.5’’/ 49.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £75.

Height
208.5cm (82.09")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA839962
Dealers Internal Ref
23774
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed two-door cabinet, a fall-front writing slope with geometric panels, and drawers set upon turned legs.
Superior Quality Solid Oak Bureau Bookcase
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A carved oak bureau bookcase featuring an upper glazed two-door cabinet, a fall-front writing slope with geometric panels, and drawers set upon turned legs.
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FAQs

A bureau bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of furniture featuring a fall-front writing desk at the base topped with a glazed or panelled cabinet for storing books.

Historically, these items were constructed from solid English oak, featuring dovetail joinery, carved decorative panels, and leaded or astragal-glazed glass doors.

Look for traditional joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, secondary woods like pine or oak for drawer linings, genuine wear around the writing slope, and historical brass hardware.

Position the piece in a study, dining room, or hallway, using the upper glazed shelves to display curated ceramics and books while keeping everyday office essentials concealed behind the drop-down slope.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or intense sunlight to prevent timber movement.
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