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Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Bureau
The Antique Shop
for sale €1,106     $1,200
£945

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Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Bureau

18th century
For Sale by The Antique Shop
Description

Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk Bureau. This lovely Georgian inlaid mahogany bureau writing desk has a lovely warm mahogany colour with inlay to the edge of the fall the interior has wonderful inlaid centre cupboard with book slots either side and two small drawers and one long drawer under with baize writing surface this has been done for some time. Below having two short drawers and three graduated long drawers under all with oak linings and all fitted with swan neck brass handles. All supported by shaped bracket feet.

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All in Good Condition.

Circa 1800

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Our Reference 12253

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Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 41 ¾ inches – 106 cm

Width – 46 inches – 117 cm

Depth – 22 inches – 55.9 cm

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£945

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Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
55.9cm (22.01")
Declaration

The Antique Shop has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA973090
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Description
Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk Bureau. This lovely Georgian inlaid mahogany bureau writing desk has a lovely warm mahogany colour with inlay to the edge of the fall the interior has wonderful inlaid centre cupboard with book slots either side and two small drawers and one long drawer under with baize writing surface this has been done for some time.
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Below having two short drawers and three graduated long drawers under all with oak linings and all fitted with swan neck brass handles.
The Antique Shop

All supported by shaped bracket feet.

fig 1. An antique Georgian mahogany slant-front writing bureau with four graduated drawers, brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Bureau

Delivery

Please Provide Post Code for Delivery Quote,

All in Good Condition.

Circa 1800

Our Reference 12253

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 41 ¾ inches – 106 cm

Width – 46 inches – 117 cm

Depth – 22 inches – 55.9 cm

£945

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Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
55.9cm (22.01")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Shop has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA973090
The Antique Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2005
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Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Bureau
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A Georgian writing bureau is a slant-front writing desk featuring a fall-down flap that opens to reveal internal drawers and compartments, positioned above a chest of drawers. Originating in 18th-century Britain, these pieces served as dual-purpose furniture for writing and storage.

Georgian bureaus were predominantly constructed from solid and veneered mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring dovetail joints and hand-cast brass handles. Secondary woods such as pine or oak were typically used for internal drawer linings.

Authentic Georgian bureaus exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed backboards, original steel locks, and period brass swan-neck handles. The timber usually displays natural oxidisation and slight shrinkage marks corresponding to historic timber movement.

A Georgian writing bureau functions as a focal piece in a contemporary study, hallway, or living space. Positioning the dark wood against light neutral walls and alongside modern desk lamps creates a balanced, layered interior scheme.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cotton cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice per year along the wood grain. Avoid placement near direct heat sources or in fluctuating humidity to protect the mahogany veneer.
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