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Small 17th Century Walnut Bureau
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Small 17th Century Walnut Bureau

17th century
Sold 23 April 2025 · Holmes Antiques
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Description

A wonderful William & Mary Walnut Bureau of superb faded colour and patination of rare small proportions. In very good original condition having good clean Oak linings throughout. The inside of the fall is fitted with a fine shaped stepped interior centred with a door fitted with a working key, flanked with pull out classical Columns. The Fall is also fitted with a working key.

It is undoubtably a fine piece of early English Walnut Furniture in every respect.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
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SA865958
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 William & Mary Walnut Bureau of superb faded colour and patination of rare small proportions. In very good original condition having good clean Oak linings throughout.
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The inside of the fall is fitted with a fine shaped stepped interior centred with a door fitted with a working key, flanked with pull out classical Columns.
Holmes Antiques

The Fall is also fitted with a working key.

It is undoubtably a fine piece of early English Walnut Furniture in every respect.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA865958
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 front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small 17th Century Walnut Bureau

Archive II A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet. View II
Archive III A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet. View III
Archive IV A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet. View IV
Archive V A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet. View V
Archive VI A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet. View VI
Archive VII A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet. View VII
Archive VIII A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet. View VIII
Archive IX A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet. View IX
Archive X A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet. View X
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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 230
Items Sold 555
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A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet.
Small 17th Century Walnut Bureau
Ref: SA865958
A front view of a small 17th century walnut bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, multiple drawers with brasses, and bun feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century Baroque
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloping fall-front lid, Cast brass drop handles, Bun feet, Dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

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The bureau evolved during the late 17th century, transitioning from a simple chest of drawers into a dedicated writing cabinet featuring a sloping fall-front lid that concealed internal compartments and pigeonholes.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timber carcases with decorative veneers, such as walnut or oyster-cut patterns, fixed with hand-cut dovetails and fitted with cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, period iron or brass hardware, and hand-planed secondary woods like oak or pine inside the drawers.

Integrating a historical wooden bureau into contemporary spaces creates an effective focal point, pairing the rich natural grain of the timber with minimalist surroundings or contrasting modern seating.

Preserve the timber and finish by keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying periodic applications of traditional beeswax, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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