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Early 20th Century Carved Oak Bureau
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Early 20th Century Carved Oak Bureau

1900 - 1920
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A stunning carved oak bureau which was part of an extensive suite. This bureau is extensively carved to the whole of the front and sits on a sturdy stretchered base. The gallery top has a plate glass. The interior is typical of the very best, with it's compartments, drawers, pen tray and original ink wells. All of this moves in and out as you pull down the fall of the bureau and is known as a cantilever mechanism. The leather writing surface is original and the working locks both have keys and work as they should. If the interior wasn't enough, you open the base cupboards to reveal three beautiful drawers all with polished nickel swan neck handles. The whole piece is very clean and as such we believe has seen very little use and was probably a parlour piece (best Sunday room).

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

witchantiques.com has dated this Carved Oak Writing Bureau to the 1920s.

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SA920512
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B-486
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Description
A stunning carved oak bureau which was part of an extensive suite. This bureau is extensively carved to the whole of the front and sits on a sturdy stretchered base. The gallery top has a plate glass.
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The interior is typical of the very best, with it's compartments, drawers, pen tray and original ink wells.
witchantiques.com

All of this moves in and out as you pull down the fall of the bureau and is known as a cantilever mechanism. The leather writing surface is original and the working locks both have keys and work as they should. If the interior wasn't enough, you open the base cupboards to reveal three beautiful drawers all with polished nickel swan neck handles. The whole piece is very clean and as such we believe has seen very little use and was probably a parlour piece (best Sunday room).

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Carved Oak Writing Bureau to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA920512
Dealers Internal Ref
B-486
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A medium brown carved oak writing bureau with a slant front lid above a double door cupboard, detailed with carved oval foliate panels and turned feet.
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Archive I A medium brown carved oak writing bureau with a slant front lid above a double door cupboard, detailed with carved oval foliate panels and turned feet.

Early 20th Century Carved Oak Bureau

Archive II A medium brown carved oak writing bureau with a slant front lid above a double door cupboard, detailed with carved oval foliate panels and turned feet. View II
Archive III A medium brown carved oak writing bureau with a slant front lid above a double door cupboard, detailed with carved oval foliate panels and turned feet. View III
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Archive X A medium brown carved oak writing bureau with a slant front lid above a double door cupboard, detailed with carved oval foliate panels and turned feet. View X
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Archive XII A medium brown carved oak writing bureau with a slant front lid above a double door cupboard, detailed with carved oval foliate panels and turned feet. View XII
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Archive XIV A medium brown carved oak writing bureau with a slant front lid above a double door cupboard, detailed with carved oval foliate panels and turned feet. View XIV
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A medium brown carved oak writing bureau with a slant front lid above a double door cupboard, detailed with carved oval foliate panels and turned feet.
Early 20th Century Carved Oak Bureau
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A medium brown carved oak writing bureau with a slant front lid above a double door cupboard, detailed with carved oval foliate panels and turned feet.
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An early 20th-century carved oak bureau is a compact writing desk featuring a sloped drop-down writing flap above a cupboard or set of drawers. This era frequently incorporated Revivalist design details, combining traditional craftsmanship with functional domestic storage.

These pieces are constructed primarily from solid oak or oak veneers, often displaying hand-carved floral or geometric cartouches. Internal joints typically feature dovetail construction, with turned feet, stretchers, and period ironmongery.

Authentic examples show natural wear along the writing flap hinges, aged patination across handles, and period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut or early machine dovetails. Unfinished secondary timbers like pine or light oak are commonly visible on drawer bottoms and rear panels.

Position the bureau as a functional workstation in a living area, hallway, or home office, pairing it with a simple contemporary chair. Incorporating modern brass lighting or neutral ceramic decorative objects on top creates balance against the detailed wood carvings.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the grain and retain the carved relief details. Avoid positioning the item adjacent to direct heat sources or in environments with fluctuating humidity.
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