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Dutch Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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Dutch Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

19th century
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Circa 1800. A quality Dutch walnut and burr walnut three-part bureau bookcase. The top surmounted by classic rococo carving, with a large ebonized shell with a bird sitting in it. Two doors with burr walnut panels framed in ebony with foliate carving in the top and in the bottom, two pull out candle slides, well fitted interior with a well, serpentine drawers, book slides and pigeon holes. In the serpentine base, three full length drawers with classic Dutch rococo pierced handles with elegant escutcheons. Beneath this, further beading and ebonized frieze, standing on blocks at the back and hairy paw feet in the front.

Physical Dimensions
Height
252cm (99.21")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Dutch Burr Walnut Bureau to the 1800s.

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SA997262
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0347
Description
Circa 1800. A quality Dutch walnut and burr walnut three-part bureau bookcase. The top surmounted by classic rococo carving, with a large ebonized shell with a bird sitting in it. Two doors with burr walnut panels framed in ebony with foliate carving in the top and in the bottom, two pull out candle slides, well fitted interior with a well, serpentine drawers, book slides and pigeon holes.
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In the serpentine base, three full length drawers with classic Dutch rococo pierced handles with elegant escutcheons.
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Beneath this, further beading and ebonized frieze, standing on blocks at the back and hairy paw feet in the front.

Height
252cm (99.21")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Dutch Burr Walnut Bureau to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA997262
Dealers Internal Ref
0347
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A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet.
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Archive I A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet.

Dutch Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View II
Archive III A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View III
Archive IV A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View IV
Archive V A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View V
Archive VI A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View VI
Archive VII A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View VII
Archive VIII A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View VIII
Archive IX A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View IX
Archive X A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View X
Archive XI A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View XI
Archive XII A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View XII
Archive XIII A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View XIII
Archive XIV A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View XIV
Archive XV A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet. View XV
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A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet.
Dutch Burr Walnut Bureau Bookcase
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A tall Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase featuring an arched bonnet top with carved cresting, two panelled upper doors, a fall-front desk, and three bombe drawers on carved feet.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleDutch Rococo
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBombe drawers, Bonnet top hood, Burr walnut veneer, Carved claw feet
  • SizeH 252 cm (99 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This Dutch bureau bookcase dates from the period around 1800 and is constructed in burr walnut and walnut with brass hardware. The tall piece has a warm brown colour, finished with burr walnut veneer, ebony framing, and an ebonized frieze. The top section features an arched bonnet surmounted by rococo carving, including a large shell with a bird sitting in it, above two panelled doors with foliate carving and pull-out candle slides. The central fall-front opens to a fitted interior with serpentine drawers, book slides, and pigeon holes. Below sits a serpentine base with three full-length drawers fitted with pierced brass handles and escutcheons, set above carved hairy paw feet at the front and block supports at the back. Measuring 252 cm high, 130 cm wide, and 68 cm deep, this substantial three-part cabinet is suitable for use in a gentleman's library or study to store books and provide a writing surface.

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A Dutch burr walnut bureau bookcase is a two-part writing cabinet developed in the Netherlands during the 18th century. It combines a slant-front writing desk with lower storage drawersfrequently designed in a shaped or bombe formand a fitted upper cabinet enclosed by arched doors.

These cabinets are typically constructed with a oak core overlaid with highly figured burr walnut veneers. Key features include hand-dovetailed drawer joints, carved pediment hoods, hand-cast brass hardware, and intricate interior compartments incorporating secret drawers and pigeonholes.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-planed secondary woods, original iron lock mechanisms, and characteristic Dutch Rococo structural features such as a pronounced serpentine or bombe lower section, shaped panel doors, and heavy carved bracket or claw feet.

A large bureau bookcase acts as an architectural focal point in a modern living space, study, or hallway. Modern styling often pairs the warm wood tones of walnut with neutral wall backdrops, contemporary lighting, and minimal decorative accents within the display sections.

Maintain stable humidity and temperature levels to prevent veneer lifting or timber shrinkage. Dust regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood surface, avoiding silicone cleaners or direct exposure to sunlight.
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