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Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
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Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Graced with superb colour and of usefully compact stature

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Of distinctive form, the tambour lower tapers outwards from the upper cabinet

Dressed to the top with a pierced fretwork upstand and accentuated with bronzed feathered scrolls

Twin field panels adorn the fall of the upper cabinet, dressed with a stout lock escutcheon — key absent

Lowering the fall, supported by the storage drawer reveals a tooled, deep crimson leather writing surface

Behind the desk space, a compliment of glass ink wells and a wide pen rest

Below, a single drawer dressed with a solid brass drop handle, and baize rests to carry the fall when lowered

At the midpoint, a galleried shelf featuring stout risers and vase turned spindles

Smooth action to the tambour lift, the inside usefully divided into three

Standing upon square section legs with shaped aprons to each side

This is a delightful antique bureau cabinet, with fine craftsmanship and of a useful proportion to benefit spaces throughout the home. Well appointed and aesthetically pleasing. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 71.5cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Height: 120cm (47.25'')

Slope Height: 72.5cm (28.5'')

Extended Depth: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Skiver Width: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Skiver Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.8675

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
71.5cm (28.15")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Bureau Cabinet to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA930858
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8675
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Description
This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Graced with superb colour and of usefully compact stature

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An antique Edwardian walnut bureau cabinet featuring an upper fretwork gallery, a fold-out writing surface lined with red velvet, turned spindles, and lower storage shelves.
fig 1. Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

Select walnut stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Of distinctive form, the tambour lower tapers outwards from the upper cabinet

Dressed to the top with a pierced fretwork upstand and accentuated with bronzed feathered scrolls

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Twin field panels adorn the fall of the upper cabinet, dressed with a stout lock escutcheon — key absent.
London Fine Antiques
fig 2. An antique Edwardian walnut bureau cabinet featuring an upper fretwork gallery, a fold-out writing surface lined with red velvet, turned spindles, and lower storage shelves.
fig 2. Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

Lowering the fall, supported by the storage drawer reveals a tooled, deep crimson leather writing surface

Behind the desk space, a compliment of glass ink wells and a wide pen rest

Below, a single drawer dressed with a solid brass drop handle, and baize rests to carry the fall when lowered

fig 3. An antique Edwardian walnut bureau cabinet featuring an upper fretwork gallery, a fold-out writing surface lined with red velvet, turned spindles, and lower storage shelves.
fig 3. Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

At the midpoint, a galleried shelf featuring stout risers and vase turned spindles

Smooth action to the tambour lift, the inside usefully divided into three

Standing upon square section legs with shaped aprons to each side

fig 4. An antique Edwardian walnut bureau cabinet featuring an upper fretwork gallery, a fold-out writing surface lined with red velvet, turned spindles, and lower storage shelves.
fig 4. Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

This is a delightful antique bureau cabinet, with fine craftsmanship and of a useful proportion to benefit spaces throughout the home. Well appointed and aesthetically pleasing. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

fig 5. An antique Edwardian walnut bureau cabinet featuring an upper fretwork gallery, a fold-out writing surface lined with red velvet, turned spindles, and lower storage shelves.
fig 5. Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

Dimensions:

Max Width: 71.5cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Height: 120cm (47.25'')

Slope Height: 72.5cm (28.5'')

Extended Depth: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Skiver Width: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Skiver Depth: 27cm (10.75'')

fig 6. An antique Edwardian walnut bureau cabinet featuring an upper fretwork gallery, a fold-out writing surface lined with red velvet, turned spindles, and lower storage shelves.
fig 6. Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8675

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
71.5cm (28.15")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Bureau Cabinet to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA930858
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8675
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An antique Edwardian walnut bureau cabinet featuring an upper fretwork gallery, a fold-out writing surface lined with red velvet, turned spindles, and lower storage shelves.
Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Ref: SA930858
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An Edwardian bureau cabinet is a multifunctional writing desk crafted during the early 20th century, combining writing surfaces, shelving, and storage drawers or cupboards, often featuring fine decorative fretwork and compact proportions.

Edwardian desks were typically constructed from high-quality hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and satinwood, featuring brass fittings, dovetailed drawer joints, and gold-tooled leather or velvet writing surfaces.

Authentic Edwardian walnut bureaus feature refined proportions, subtle decorative elements like pierced fretwork or spindles, original brass hardware, and timber showing characteristic grain patterns and natural aged patina.

Place the bureau cabinet in a dedicated study, hallway, or living area as a functional statement piece, styling the upper shelves with curated books, ceramics, or framed artwork to blend historic craftsmanship with modern living.

Preserve walnut furniture by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping it away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme humidity changes.
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