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Rococo 18th Century Yew and Elm Bureau
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Rococo 18th Century Yew and Elm Bureau

18th century
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Rococo 18th century yew and elm bureau desk circa 1750.

Stunning swedish rococo period bombe shaped bureau.   beautifully made from yew wood and elm, using various techniques such as parquetry, inlay and cross banding.

Top surface and sides decorated in arranged veneers of yew, links to the slightly concave shaped fall.  fall rests on pull out barers and gives a writing height of 31 inches, 78.75cm.  generous writing surface and greeted by an interior of fitted drawers, with document storage above.  below the fall are 3 drawers which comply with the bombe shape.  fitted with ornate ormolu handles and escutheon plates, original locks with key.  drawer fronts are veneered in a contrasting burr to give its 2 tone appearance.

Standing on splayed feet linked by a shaped frieze, further decorated with ormolu mounts.

Original colour and patina.

Recently fully restored in our workshop.  expected surface marks from age.  ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.4cm (41.50")
Width
105.4cm (41.50")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Yew Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA984144
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3201
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Description
Rococo 18th century yew and elm bureau desk circa 1750.

Stunning swedish rococo period bombe shaped bureau.

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   beautifully made from yew wood and elm, using various techniques such as parquetry, inlay and cross banding.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An 18th-century Rococo bureau crafted from yew and elm wood featuring a curved bombe body, slant-front writing slope, three drawers, and decorative cast brass handles.
fig 1. Rococo 18th Century Yew and Elm Bureau

Top surface and sides decorated in arranged veneers of yew, links to the slightly concave shaped fall.  fall rests on pull out barers and gives a writing height of 31 inches, 78.75cm.  generous writing surface and greeted by an interior of fitted drawers, with document storage above.  below the fall are 3 drawers which comply with the bombe shape.  fitted with ornate ormolu handles and escutheon plates, original locks with key.  drawer fronts are veneered in a contrasting burr to give its 2 tone appearance.

fig 2. An 18th-century Rococo bureau crafted from yew and elm wood featuring a curved bombe body, slant-front writing slope, three drawers, and decorative cast brass handles.
fig 2. Rococo 18th Century Yew and Elm Bureau

Standing on splayed feet linked by a shaped frieze, further decorated with ormolu mounts.

Original colour and patina.

Recently fully restored in our workshop.  expected surface marks from age.  ready for everyday use.

Height
105.4cm (41.50")
Width
105.4cm (41.50")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Yew Bureau to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA984144
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3201
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I An 18th-century Rococo bureau crafted from yew and elm wood featuring a curved bombe body, slant-front writing slope, three drawers, and decorative cast brass handles.

Rococo 18th Century Yew and Elm Bureau

Archive II An 18th-century Rococo bureau crafted from yew and elm wood featuring a curved bombe body, slant-front writing slope, three drawers, and decorative cast brass handles. View II
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Archive VII An 18th-century Rococo bureau crafted from yew and elm wood featuring a curved bombe body, slant-front writing slope, three drawers, and decorative cast brass handles. View VII
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Archive IX An 18th-century Rococo bureau crafted from yew and elm wood featuring a curved bombe body, slant-front writing slope, three drawers, and decorative cast brass handles. View IX
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
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73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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An 18th-century Rococo bureau crafted from yew and elm wood featuring a curved bombe body, slant-front writing slope, three drawers, and decorative cast brass handles.
ROCOCO 18TH CENTURY YEW AND ELM BUREAU
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An 18th-century Rococo bureau is characterised by asymmetrical curves, serpentine or bombe profiles, and decorative cast brass handles. These pieces typically feature a sloped writing fall that opens to reveal internal drawers and pigeonholes above a set of full-width drawers.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised native hardwoods such as elm, oak, and yew, alongside exotic veneers. Construction techniques involved hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, and hand-applied veneers over a solid timber carcass.

Authentic period pieces exhibit irregular hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetails with varied spacing, original cast brass hardware with hand-filed edges, and natural shrinkage cracks along grain lines.

A Rococo bureau serves as a focal point in a hallway, living room, or home office. Pairing the rich grain of yew and elm with neutral wall shades and contemporary lighting balances the ornate curves of the furniture.

Veneered surfaces should be kept away from direct heat sources and moisture to prevent lifting. Dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax twice a year protects the timber without damaging original patination.
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