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Edwardian Oak Bureau Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 September 2024 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A magnificent antique Edwardian oak bureau dating from circa 1910. In beautifully figured quarter sawn oak with good colour and patina, it has 3 graduated drawers with carved handles and stands on carved feet united by a cross stretcher. The fall has a beautifully figured front with applied carvings and drops down on brass arms to reveal a writing surface and fitted interior with pigeon holes and three small drawers. The drawers and fall lock and it comes with a key. A good quality bureau, with beautifully figured quarter sawn oak with good colour and patina. A slightly smaller version is also available.

Construction/Wood:

Oak

Condition Report:

Good condition. Wear and marks commensurate with age. Working lock and key to drawers and fall.

Dimensions:

Height: 104cm

Max Width: 95cm

Max Depth: 51cm

Height to Fall: 77cm

Top Drawer: 9cm High x 72cm Wide x 43cm Deep

Bottom Drawer: 14cm High x 81cm Wide x 43cm Deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Edwardian Carved Oak Bureau to the Edwardian era.

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SA1088212
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A magnificent antique Edwardian oak bureau dating from circa 1910.
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In beautifully figured quarter sawn oak with good colour and patina, it has 3 graduated drawers with carved handles and stands on carved feet united by a cross stretcher.
Antique Furniture Direct

The fall has a beautifully figured front with applied carvings and drops down on brass arms to reveal a writing surface and fitted interior with pigeon holes and three small drawers. The drawers and fall lock and it comes with a key. A good quality bureau, with beautifully figured quarter sawn oak with good colour and patina. A slightly smaller version is also available.

fig 1. An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base.
fig 1. Edwardian Oak Bureau Desk

Construction/Wood:

Oak

Condition Report:

Good condition. Wear and marks commensurate with age. Working lock and key to drawers and fall.

Dimensions:

Height: 104cm

Max Width: 95cm

Max Depth: 51cm

Height to Fall: 77cm

Top Drawer: 9cm High x 72cm Wide x 43cm Deep

Bottom Drawer: 14cm High x 81cm Wide x 43cm Deep

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Edwardian Carved Oak Bureau to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1088212
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Archive I An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Oak Bureau Desk

Archive II An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. View II
Archive III An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. View VIII
Archive IX An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. View IX
Archive X An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. View X
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Archive XII An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. View XII
Archive XIII An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base. View XIII
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An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base.
Edwardian Oak Bureau Desk
Ref: SA1088212
An Edwardian carved oak bureau desk featuring a sloping fall front, decorative relief carvings, three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs, and heavy turned legs connected by a stretcher base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Bureaus
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall front writing flap, Carved scrolling foliage panels, Turned drawer knobs, Turned bulbous legs with stretcher
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Edwardian bureau desks gained popularity during the early 20th century, often drawing stylistic inspiration from earlier Jacobean and Arts and Crafts designs while catering to the writing needs of Edwardian households.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid oak or oak veneers, featuring traditional joinery such as dovetail drawers, turned feet, and hand-carved decorative panels on the fall front and drawer friezes.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate construction markers like hand-cut dovetails, original brass or iron hardware, timber shrinkage consistent with age, and traditional finishing methods such as wax or shellac.

An antique oak bureau functions effectively as a compact workspace in a modern home office or living room, offering enclosed storage to conceal paperwork while introducing historical texture and warmth.

Maintain antique oak by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying high-quality beeswax periodically to nourish the wood. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting.
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