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George 1 Walnut Bureau Bookcase.
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George 1 Walnut Bureau Bookcase.

18th century
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
Description

George 1 walnut bureau cabinet.

Double panel doors in quartered walnut, a molded cornice, a top fitted with a row of small drawers, pigeon holes, and shelves, the desk opens to reveal a stepped interior with drawers and pigeon holes and a small slide that covers a storage area known as a well.

All original brass pulls and lock plates.

Standing on bun feet.

During WW2 this belonged to the Mayoress of Exeter.

A wonderful piece of early walnut furniture I date from about 1715.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this George I Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA900933
Description
George 1 walnut bureau cabinet.

Double panel doors in quartered walnut, a molded cornice, a top fitted with a row of small drawers, pigeon holes, and shelves, the desk opens to reveal a stepped interior with drawers and pigeon holes and a small slide that covers a storage area known as a well.

All original brass pulls and lock plates.

Standing on bun feet.

During WW2 this belonged to the Mayoress of Exeter.

A wonderful piece of early walnut furniture I date from about 1715.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this George I Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA900933
Cavers Antiques
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An early 18th-century George I burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a twin-door upper cabinet above a slant-front writing bureau and drawers set on bun feet.
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Archive I An early 18th-century George I burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a twin-door upper cabinet above a slant-front writing bureau and drawers set on bun feet.

George 1 Walnut Bureau Bookcase.

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An early 18th-century George I burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a twin-door upper cabinet above a slant-front writing bureau and drawers set on bun feet.
George 1 walnut bureau bookcase.
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An early 18th-century George I burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring a twin-door upper cabinet above a slant-front writing bureau and drawers set on bun feet.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcase
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Fall front, Bun feet, Engraved brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 200 cm (79 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This George I bureau bookcase is an early 18th-century piece from the Georgian period, rendered in warm brown walnut, burr walnut, oak, and brass. The upper section comprises a moulded cornice above twin double-panel doors in quartered walnut, opening to shelves, pigeon holes, and small drawers, while the lower section features a slant-front fall-front writing desk, original brass pulls, engraved brass escutcheons, and lock plates. The desk opens to reveal a stepped interior with drawers, pigeon holes, and a sliding well cover, surmounting a graduated arrangement of drawers and round bun feet. It measures 200 cm high, 99 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Appropriate for a gentleman's library or a grand study, this cabinet provides substantial storage and a dedicated writing surface for daily correspondence and paperwork. It functions well as a focal storage piece against a study wall or in a living space, combining display capabilities behind the upper doors with practical concealed desk space below.

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Originating in the early 18th century during the reign of King George I, a bureau bookcase combines a slant-front writing desk with an upper display cabinet or cupboard. Characterised by classical proportions and fine timber veneers, these pieces served as comprehensive working cabinets for private residences.

Cabinetmakers predominantly used native oak or pine frames veneered with figured or burr walnut. Hardware typically featured cast brass drop handles, engraved escutcheons, and steel locks, with the entire structure supported on turned bun feet or bracket feet.

Look for period-appropriate construction details, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings with grain running from front to back, and decorative feather-banding or cross-banding on drawer fronts. Authentic period brassware will show hand-hammered marks and natural surface oxidisation on the reverse.

Position the piece as a focal point in a study, drawing room, or hallway to contrast rich timber tones against neutral wall colours. The interior fitted drawers and pigeonholes provide organised storage for modern stationery, while keeping workspace items concealed behind the fall front.

Keep the piece positioned away from direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and rapid humidity changes to prevent veneer movement or wood shrinkage. Clean wooden surfaces using a soft dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year.
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