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Anglo Chinese Antique Padauk Bureau

19th century
Sold 3 December 2025 · Penderyn Antiques
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Description

A well presented 19th century Anglo Chinese antique padouk bureau. The antique bureau has a fall front that opens to reveal a dark blue leather writing surface with a fitted interior, consisting of five central pigeon holes, surrounded by nine small drawers. Below the fall front is an arrangement of three long drawers, each with decorative brass backplates and drop handles. The fall front is supported by two pull out arms. The padouk bureau is raised on bracket feet. Complete with working lock and key.

Item Ref; M-4654

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DIMENSIONS:

Height – 101.5cm / Width – 94cm / Depth – 49cm / Surface Height - 80cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks and scratches to the top, front and sides (pictured), further marks, scratches and stains to the interior (pictured). The leather writing surface has age-related losses and scratches (pictured), however this doesn’t affect the overall integrity of the product. The antique padouk bureau remains structurally solid and sound, with the drawers running well. Complete with working lock and key for the drawers. Overall, a good example of its kind.

Our carpenter inspects, repairs, and restores our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home!

We ask that you take the time to look at all the photos as they form part of the description and condition report of the item.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Anglo Chinese Padauk Bureau to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA984939
Dealers Internal Reference
M-4654
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

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Description
A well presented 19th century Anglo Chinese antique padouk bureau.
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The antique bureau has a fall front that opens to reveal a dark blue leather writing surface with a fitted interior, consisting of five central pigeon holes, surrounded by nine small drawers.
Penderyn Antiques

Below the fall front is an arrangement of three long drawers, each with decorative brass backplates and drop handles. The fall front is supported by two pull out arms. The padouk bureau is raised on bracket feet. Complete with working lock and key.

fig 1. An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons.
fig 1. Anglo Chinese Antique Padauk Bureau

Item Ref; M-4654

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 101.5cm / Width – 94cm / Depth – 49cm / Surface Height - 80cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks and scratches to the top, front and sides (pictured), further marks, scratches and stains to the interior (pictured). The leather writing surface has age-related losses and scratches (pictured), however this doesn’t affect the overall integrity of the product. The antique padouk bureau remains structurally solid and sound, with the drawers running well. Complete with working lock and key for the drawers. Overall, a good example of its kind.

fig 2. An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons.
fig 2. Anglo Chinese Antique Padauk Bureau

Our carpenter inspects, repairs, and restores our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home!

We ask that you take the time to look at all the photos as they form part of the description and condition report of the item.

Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Anglo Chinese Padauk Bureau to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA984939
Dealers Internal Ref
M-4654
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Archive I An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View II
Archive III An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View III
Archive IV An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View IV
Archive V An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View V
Archive VI An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View VI
Archive VII An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View IX
Archive X An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View X
Archive XI An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View XI
Archive XII An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. View XIV
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Telephone 01685 813594
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Penderyn
South Wales
CF44 0TJ
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An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons.
Anglo Chinese Antique Padauk Bureau
Ref: SA984939
An antique Anglo-Chinese padauk bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid above three long graduated drawers, fitted with brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBureaux
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Chinese
  • MaterialPadauk, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFall-front lid, Graduated drawers, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 101.5 cm (40 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Anglo-Chinese furniture refers to pieces made in China, typically Canton or Macau, using local exotic timbers like padauk or camphor, crafted to Western forms for the European and American export markets.

These pieces are constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as padauk, known for its deep reddish-brown tone and heavy grain, combined with traditional dovetail joinery, secondary woods, and cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut dovetails, shrinkage patterns in the timber, hand-forged or cast brass escutcheons and handles, and the characteristic oxidisation and wear consistent with age.

An antique bureau functions effectively as a focal point in a home office or living room, offering enclosed workspace and storage while introducing historical texture and rich wood tones to contemporary spaces.

Preserve antique timber by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface rather than using modern silicone-based polishes.
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