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18th Century Welsh Oak Two Stage Bureau
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18th Century Welsh Oak Two Stage Bureau

18th century
Sold 22 April 2025 · Penderyn Antiques
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Description

An antique 18th century Welsh oak two stage bureau cupboard or bookcase having two blind panel doors to the top revealing a single fitted shelf to the interior. The bureau base has a fall front with small brass knob, above an arrangement of two short drawers over two long drawers, raised on decorative bracket feet. A good piece of early Welsh antique furniture.

Item Ref; M-1029

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DIMENSIONS:

Height – 74” / Width – 47.5” / Depth – 22.5”

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good early antique condition throughout with some signs of age and wear. There are some shrinkage splits to both sides, and general surface wear throughout. Some evidence of old historic wood worm in places, this is long gone and has been fully treated as a precaution. Structurally solid and sound and ready for the home.

Our carpenter inspects, repairs and restores all our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is home ready!

Please take time to carefully look at all the photos as they form part of the description and condition report of this item.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA856383
Dealers Internal Reference
M-1029
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
An antique 18th century Welsh oak two stage bureau cupboard or bookcase having two blind panel doors to the top revealing a single fitted shelf to the interior.
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The bureau base has a fall front with small brass knob, above an arrangement of two short drawers over two long drawers, raised on decorative bracket feet.
Penderyn Antiques

A good piece of early Welsh antique furniture.

fig 1. A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers.
fig 1. 18th Century Welsh Oak Two Stage Bureau

Item Ref; M-1029

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 74” / Width – 47.5” / Depth – 22.5”

CONDITION REPORT:

In good early antique condition throughout with some signs of age and wear. There are some shrinkage splits to both sides, and general surface wear throughout. Some evidence of old historic wood worm in places, this is long gone and has been fully treated as a precaution. Structurally solid and sound and ready for the home.

fig 2. A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers.
fig 2. 18th Century Welsh Oak Two Stage Bureau

Our carpenter inspects, repairs and restores all our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is home ready!

Please take time to carefully look at all the photos as they form part of the description and condition report of this item.

Height
188cm (74.02")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA856383
Dealers Internal Ref
M-1029
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Penderyn Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Welsh Oak Two Stage Bureau

Archive II A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers. View II
Archive III A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers. View III
Archive IV A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers. View IV
Archive V A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers. View V
Archive VI A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers. View IX
Archive X A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers. View X
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Penderyn Antiques

Penderyn Antiques
Telephone 01685 813594
Location
Soar Chapel
Penderyn
South Wales
CF44 0TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/penderynfurniture
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 354
Items Sold 5,582
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A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers.
18th Century Welsh Oak Two Stage Bureau
Ref: SA856383
A dark brown 18th-century Welsh oak two-stage bureau bookcase featuring panelled upper doors, a sloping fall-front desk, and multiple lower storage drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBureaus and Secretaries
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSloping fall-front lid, Panelled cupboard doors, Dovetailed drawers, Turned wooden pulls
  • SizeH 188 cm (74 in) x W 121 cm (48 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

FAQs

An 18th-century bureau bookcase is a two-stage piece of furniture featuring a sloping front that folds down to create a writing surface, combined with upper shelving or cupboard storage enclosed by doors.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid local timbers such as oak, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged framing, panelled doors, and turned wooden knobs or brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through period construction details such as hand-planed surfaces, timber shrinkage, handmade iron or brass fixings, and traditional joinery methods consistent with the georgian era.

An antique oak bureau works effectively as a focal point in a study or living space, paired with minimalist contemporary seating to highlight its historic character and rich timber grain.

Preserve antique oak by maintaining stable room humidity away from direct heat sources, avoiding synthetic polishes, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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