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Golden Oak Writing Bureau
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Golden Oak Writing Bureau

1900 - 1920
Description

Good quality golden oak writing bureau raised on bracket feet.

Having fall down front with locking key revealing fitted interior and leather writing surface.

Outer easy opening storage drawers. In good all round condition. Circa 1920

Measurements

Height 38"

Width 29"

Depth 16"

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Golden Oak Writing Bureau to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA875847
Dealers Internal Reference
100B4/2/22 WH 1/4L
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Description
Good quality golden oak writing bureau raised on bracket feet.

Having fall down front with locking key revealing fitted interior and leather writing surface.

Outer easy opening storage drawers. In good all round condition. Circa 1920

Measurements

Height 38"

Width 29"

Depth 16"

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Golden Oak Writing Bureau to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA875847
Dealers Internal Ref
100B4/2/22 WH 1/4L
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A golden oak writing bureau featuring a slant top with carved corner spandrels and three graduated drawers with drop handles below.
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Warwickshire
Near Jcn 15/M40
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A golden oak writing bureau featuring a slant top with carved corner spandrels and three graduated drawers with drop handles below.
Golden Oak Writing Bureau
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A golden oak writing bureau featuring a slant top with carved corner spandrels and three graduated drawers with drop handles below.
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A writing bureau is a compact desk featuring a hinged, angled drop-front flap that opens to reveal an interior fitted with drawers and pigeonholes, positioned above a chest of drawers. Developed in late 17th-century Europe, this form combined secure document storage with a folding writing surface for home offices and libraries.

Vintage oak bureaux are traditionally constructed using solid oak or quartersawn oak veneers with hand-cut dovetail drawer joints. Internal mechanisms include wooden drawer runners, support lopers that extend to hold the desk flap, and drop metal handles.

Authentic pieces often display natural wear on the writing flap and internal runners, alongside genuine dovetailing inside the drawers. Key indicators include carved decorative motifs, original lock mechanisms on the fall flap, and patinated hardware.

A golden oak bureau works well as a space-saving workstation in a living area, bedroom, or hallway, concealing equipment behind the closed slant front when not in use. Pairing the wood tone with contemporary brass lighting, neutral wall paint, or modern framed artwork creates a balanced design scheme.

Regular dusting with a soft lint-free cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax polish preserves the wood finish and protects against drying out. Keep the bureau away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping of the slant flap and joints.
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