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Edwardian Mahogany Bureau
Chris Tapsell Antiques
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Chris Tapsell Antiques

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Edwardian Mahogany Bureau

1900 - 1920
Description

Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Cross Banded with Satinwood

It is a lot lighter in real life.

C1900

Nice Clean condition

Desk height 76cm

This item is in our Arundel Showroom,

Open 10am-4pm Monday to Sunday.

Entrance between N0.18 and 20 High Street, Arundel BN18 9AB

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Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Chris Tapsell Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Bureau to the 1900s.

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SA941657
Description
Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Cross Banded with Satinwood

It is a lot lighter in real life.

C1900

Nice Clean condition

Desk height 76cm

This item is in our Arundel Showroom,

Open 10am-4pm Monday to Sunday.

Entrance between N0.18 and 20 High Street, Arundel BN18 9AB

Follow us on Instagram christapsellantiques

Twitter @tapsellantiques

Sorry but due to problems with shipping we are currently unable to send this item to China.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Chris Tapsell Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Bureau to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA941657
Chris Tapsell Antiques
Chris Tapsell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2018
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An Edwardian mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood oval inlay, four graduated drawers, and brass handles.
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood oval inlay, four graduated drawers, and brass handles.

Edwardian Mahogany Bureau

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Chris Tapsell Antiques

Chris Tapsell Antiques
Telephone 07841 371804
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16 Pierrepont Row
Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EE
United Kingdom
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Chris Tapsell Antiques
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Location: 16 Pierrepont Row, Camden Passage, Islington, London, N1 8EE, United Kingdom
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An Edwardian mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood oval inlay, four graduated drawers, and brass handles.
Edwardian Mahogany Bureau
Ref: SA941657
An Edwardian mahogany slant-front bureau featuring satinwood oval inlay, four graduated drawers, and brass handles.
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An Edwardian bureau typically date from 1901 to 1910 and features neoclassical influences, slender proportions, and fine mahogany timber. Often influenced by earlier eighteenth-century Sheraton and Hepplewhite designs, these pieces commonly incorporate satinwood crossbanding, oval motif inlays, and graduated drawer arrangements.

These bureaux were predominantly crafted using solid and veneered mahogany, often accented with satinwood or boxwood stringing and marquetry inlays. Secondary timbers inside drawers often include oak or pine, while drawer handles and escutcheons are typically cast from solid brass.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, natural wear along the drawer runners, and age-appropriate patination on the brass hardware. The presence of original steel or brass locks, along with subtle shrinkage marks or natural wood grain variations, also indicates genuine period construction.

Place the bureau against a plain or subtly wallpapered wall to highlight its timber grain and inlaid details. Combine it with contemporary desk accessories, modern artwork hanging above, or a sleek desk lamp to create a functional workspace that bridges traditional and modern aesthetics.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp conditions to prevent timber warping or veneer lifting.
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