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Antique Mahogany Bureau

18th century
Sold 27 May 2025 · Penderyn Antiques
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Description

An attractive antique mahogany bureau. The antique mahogany bureau has a fall front that opens to reveal an olive green leather with gold foiling writing surface, with fitted interior, consisting of six pigeon holes, six drawers and a central cupboard. The central cupboard opens to reveal two pigeon holes over two drawers. The antique mahogany bureau has an arrangement of four graduating long drawers, each with decorated brass swan neck handles. The bureau is raised on bracket feet.

Item Ref; M-4918

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DIMENSIONS:

Height – 109cm / Width - 102.5cm / Depth - 51cm / Surface Height - 75.5cm

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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 stains to the desk surface and marks to the sides, top and fronts. The drawers are all running smoothly. The antique mahogany bureau with fall front is structurally sound and solid. A lovely example of its kind.

Our experienced carpenter meticulously inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection. This ensures that every piece you purchase from us is ready to be seamlessly incorporated into your home.

To provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the item's condition, we kindly request that you take a moment to thoroughly review all the accompanying photos. These images form an essential part of the item's description and condition report, offering an important visual insight into its appearance and overall quality.

PLEASE NOTE: Our items are fixed price items; we do not accept offers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
102.5cm (40.35")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1028336
Dealers Internal Reference
M-4918
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:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
An attractive antique mahogany bureau. The antique mahogany bureau has a fall front that opens to reveal an olive green leather with gold foiling writing surface, with fitted interior, consisting of six pigeon holes, six drawers and a central cupboard. The central cupboard opens to reveal two pigeon holes over two drawers.
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The antique mahogany bureau has an arrangement of four graduating long drawers, each with decorated brass swan neck handles.
Penderyn Antiques

The bureau is raised on bracket feet.

fig 1. A front-facing view of a dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a slant-top writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Bureau

Item Ref; M-4918

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 109cm / Width - 102.5cm / Depth - 51cm / Surface Height - 75.5cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including age-related stains to the desk surface and marks to the sides, top and fronts. The drawers are all running smoothly. The antique mahogany bureau with fall front is structurally sound and solid. A lovely example of its kind.

fig 2. A front-facing view of a dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a slant-top writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles.
fig 2. Antique Mahogany Bureau

Our experienced carpenter meticulously inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection. This ensures that every piece you purchase from us is ready to be seamlessly incorporated into your home.

fig 3. A front-facing view of a dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a slant-top writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles.
fig 3. Antique Mahogany Bureau

To provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the item's condition, we kindly request that you take a moment to thoroughly review all the accompanying photos. These images form an essential part of the item's description and condition report, offering an important visual insight into its appearance and overall quality.

PLEASE NOTE: Our items are fixed price items; we do not accept offers.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
102.5cm (40.35")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1028336
Dealers Internal Ref
M-4918
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Penderyn Antiques
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Archive I A front-facing view of a dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a slant-top writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Mahogany Bureau

Archive II A front-facing view of a dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a slant-top writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles. View II
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Penderyn Antiques

Penderyn Antiques
Telephone 01685 813594
Location
Soar Chapel
Penderyn
South Wales
CF44 0TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/penderynfurniture
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 356
Items Sold 5,580
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Penderyn Antiques
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A front-facing view of a dark brown mahogany bureau featuring a slant-top writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles.
Antique Mahogany Bureau
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks and Bureaus
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front flap, Graduated drawers, Brass swan-neck handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 102.5 cm (40 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

The bureau evolved during the late 17th century from a simple writing chest into a sophisticated piece of furniture featuring a sloping front flap that concealed a fitted interior of pigeonholes and small drawers.

Master craftsmen typically utilized dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany or oak, often incorporating fine veneers, oak secondary timbers for drawer linings, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authenticity is verified by examining hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, hand-forged or cast brass hardware, and the natural patina developed over centuries of use.

A traditional writing bureau adds warmth and textural contrast to modern schemes, serving as a functional workspace or a focal display point when paired with minimalist seating and contemporary art.

Preserve the finish by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity, dusting regularly with a dry lint-free cloth, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood.
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