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Oak Arts & Crafts Bureau - James Shoolbred & Co
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Oak Arts & Crafts Bureau - James Shoolbred & Co

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Athey Antiques
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Charming oak Arts & Crafts bureau cabinet attributed to James Shoolbred & Co.

The galleried top with pierced decorative design and brass mounts, fall front ( stamped patented lock , working and with key ) opening to interior fitted with various compartments and tooled leather writing surface supported by the drawer below, the tambour fronted base section opens to fitted compartments, decorative spindled details to the sides.

with some light fading and normal signs of wear and tear commensurate with age and use, this lovely quality bureau is in good clean condition and bears all the signs of being from the workshop of James Shoolbred & co, there is a registration number of 552 stamped on the back of the cabinet.

Please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 47" 120 cm

width 28.5" 72 cm

depth 12" 31 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Oak Bureau to the 1900s.

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SA924769
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3345
Description
Charming oak Arts & Crafts bureau cabinet attributed to James Shoolbred & Co.

The galleried top with pierced decorative design and brass mounts, fall front ( stamped patented lock , working and with key ) opening to interior fitted with various compartments and tooled leather writing surface supported by the drawer below, the tambour fronted base section opens to fitted compartments, decorative spindled details to the sides.

fig 1. An Arts and Crafts golden oak bureau featuring a pierced heart gallery top, a fall-front writing section, a single drawer, an open spindle shelf, and a lower tambour front cabinet.
fig 1. Oak Arts & Crafts Bureau - James Shoolbred & Co

with some light fading and normal signs of wear and tear commensurate with age and use, this lovely quality bureau is in good clean condition and bears all the signs of being from the workshop of James Shoolbred & co, there is a registration number of 552 stamped on the back of the cabinet.

Please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 47" 120 cm

width 28.5" 72 cm

depth 12" 31 cm

all sizes approximate.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Oak Bureau to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA924769
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3345
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Archive I An Arts and Crafts golden oak bureau featuring a pierced heart gallery top, a fall-front writing section, a single drawer, an open spindle shelf, and a lower tambour front cabinet.

Oak Arts & Crafts Bureau - James Shoolbred & Co

Archive II An Arts and Crafts golden oak bureau featuring a pierced heart gallery top, a fall-front writing section, a single drawer, an open spindle shelf, and a lower tambour front cabinet. View II
Archive III An Arts and Crafts golden oak bureau featuring a pierced heart gallery top, a fall-front writing section, a single drawer, an open spindle shelf, and a lower tambour front cabinet. View III
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Archive VI An Arts and Crafts golden oak bureau featuring a pierced heart gallery top, a fall-front writing section, a single drawer, an open spindle shelf, and a lower tambour front cabinet. View VI
Archive VII An Arts and Crafts golden oak bureau featuring a pierced heart gallery top, a fall-front writing section, a single drawer, an open spindle shelf, and a lower tambour front cabinet. View VII
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Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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An Arts and Crafts golden oak bureau featuring a pierced heart gallery top, a fall-front writing section, a single drawer, an open spindle shelf, and a lower tambour front cabinet.
oak Arts & Crafts bureau - James Shoolbred & Co
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An Arts and Crafts golden oak bureau featuring a pierced heart gallery top, a fall-front writing section, a single drawer, an open spindle shelf, and a lower tambour front cabinet.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced heart gallery, Tambour front shutter, Turned spindles, Fielded panels
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This oak Arts and Crafts bureau from 1900 showcases a warm brown timber tone and notable brass hardware including decorative corner mounts and drop handles. The upper section comprises a galleried top with a pierced heart design, a fall-front cabinet with panelled doors, and a single pull-out drawer. Further down, the piece incorporates turned side spindles, an open shelf, and a lower cabinet enclosed by a tambour front shutter. Practical for placement in a gentleman's library or study, this compact cabinet measures 120 cm high, 72 cm wide, and 31 cm deep. The design provides versatile storage across multiple compartments while occupying minimal floor space in a home workspace or living area.

FAQs

The Arts and Crafts movement developed in the late nineteenth century as a response to industrial mass production, prioritizing visible joinery, simple functional forms, and the natural grain of timbers like oak.

Authentic late Victorian and Edwardian bureaux were primarily constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, featuring hand-fitted dovetail joinery, turned timber spindles, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces by James Shoolbred & Co frequently feature stamped brass makers plates or direct wood impressions, alongside fine quality joinery, detailed cut-out motifs, and smooth mechanical components.

Position the bureau against a neutral wall to highlight the warm wood tones, pairing it with a simple desk lamp, contemporary leather chair, or subtle ceramic accents in a study or hallway.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice annually, avoiding aerosol polishes and placement near direct heat sources.
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