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Early 18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase
For sale by Holmes Antiques
for sale €4,446     $4,826
£3,800

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    Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.
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Early 18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
Description

A wonderful and well proportioned early 18th century Oak Bureau Bookcase of superb colour and patina.

In Fabulous original condition with original handles, escutcheons , pin hinges to the double doors and most of the original locks too. The interiors fitted with bookshelves small drawers and pigeon holes. The drawer linings made in Oak, remain in remarkable clean original condition throughout.

Interestingly one of the sides of the top section is neatly fretted with S shapes, it is hard to say weather this is original to the piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA842365
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 wonderful and well proportioned early 18th century Oak Bureau Bookcase of superb colour and patina.
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In Fabulous original condition with original handles, escutcheons , pin hinges to the double doors and most of the original locks too.
Holmes Antiques

The interiors fitted with bookshelves small drawers and pigeon holes. The drawer linings made in Oak, remain in remarkable clean original condition throughout.

Interestingly one of the sides of the top section is neatly fretted with S shapes, it is hard to say weather this is original to the piece.

Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA842365
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

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

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An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet.
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Archive I An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet.

Early 18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase

Archive II An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View IX
Archive X An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View X
Archive XI An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View XI
Archive XII An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View XII
Archive XIII An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View XIII
Archive XIV An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View XIV
Archive XV An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View XV
Archive XVI An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View XVI
Archive XVII An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View XVII
Archive XVIII An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View XVIII
Archive XIX An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View XIX
Archive XX An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View XX
Archive XXI An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet. View XXI
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Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
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West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 222
Items Sold 553
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An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet.
Early 18th Century Oak Bureau Bookcase
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An early 18th-century dark oak bureau bookcase with a two-door upper section, a sloped writing fall, and long drawers on bracket feet.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcase
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFielded panel doors, Sloped fall front, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 204 cm (80 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This early 18th century George I bureau bookcase is made of dark brown oak with brass hardware. The upper section comprises double doors with fielded panels, opening above a sloped fall front and four long graduated drawers fitted with brass drop handles and brass escutcheons. The whole piece is raised on bracket feet. The wood displays a deep patina and visible grain across the entire surface. Measuring 204 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 59 cm deep, this substantial dual-purpose furniture item serves as a writing desk and a storage cabinet. It suits placement in a traditional study, library, or drawing room to provide enclosed shelving and a functional drop-down writing surface.

FAQs

A bureau bookcase is a two-part piece of case furniture combining a sloped-front writing desk at the base with an upper cabinet section for book storage, popularised in early 18th-century Britain.

Early 18th-century examples typically feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, solid oak framing, fielded panel doors, and brass pull handles with matching escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces display signs of hand-planed timber surfaces, period-appropriate brass hardware, irregular drawer construction, and natural wood oxidisation inside drawer linings.

Position the bureau bookcase in a study or living space as a focal functional workstation, pairing dark timber tones with neutral wall colours and contemporary brass accents.

Apply clear beeswax periodically along the wood grain to preserve the timber finish, keep the piece away from direct heat sources, and clean surfaces using a dry microfibre cloth.
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