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Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
Description

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase.

Fitted interior, Swan neck pedimen,and astral glassed doors.

Very charming small bureau in good condition

Circa 1900/10.

I can arrange delivery at about 100/120 UK mainland.

215cm tall

80cm wide.

48cm deep.

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Cavers Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1093312
Description
An Edwardian inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase.

Fitted interior, Swan neck pedimen,and astral glassed doors.

Very charming small bureau in good condition

Circa 1900/10.

I can arrange delivery at about 100/120 UK mainland.

215cm tall

80cm wide.

48cm deep.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

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SA1093312
Cavers Antiques
Cavers Antiques
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A mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a pediment top, geometric astragal glazed glass doors, a slant-front writing flap with oval inlay, and three drawers below.
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Archive I A mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a pediment top, geometric astragal glazed glass doors, a slant-front writing flap with oval inlay, and three drawers below.

Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a pediment top, geometric astragal glazed glass doors, a slant-front writing flap with oval inlay, and three drawers below. View II
Archive III A mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a pediment top, geometric astragal glazed glass doors, a slant-front writing flap with oval inlay, and three drawers below. View III
Archive IV A mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a pediment top, geometric astragal glazed glass doors, a slant-front writing flap with oval inlay, and three drawers below. View IV
Archive V A mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a pediment top, geometric astragal glazed glass doors, a slant-front writing flap with oval inlay, and three drawers below. View V
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Scottish Borders
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A mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a pediment top, geometric astragal glazed glass doors, a slant-front writing flap with oval inlay, and three drawers below.
Inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase
Ref: SA1093312
A mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a pediment top, geometric astragal glazed glass doors, a slant-front writing flap with oval inlay, and three drawers below.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing, Swan-neck handles, Oval marquetry inlay, Pediment top

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany bureau bookcase, rendered in the Georgian style, stands as a tall storage and writing piece for a home library, study or living room. The warm brown timber displays a polished finish with contrasting darker wood bandings and a prominent oval marquetry inlay centred on the fall-front writing flap. Two glazed upper doors feature geometric astragal glazing bars enclosing shelved storage, above a sloping desk section and three graduated long drawers fitted with brass swan-neck swing handles over backplates. The architectural pediment top terminates in swan-neck scrollwork flanking a central block. The piece measures 215 cm tall, 80 cm wide and 48 cm deep, resting on shaped bracket feet. Interior compartments organise stationery supplies behind the drop-down writing surface, while the lower drawers provide additional concealed storage space. Brass ring or handle fittings accent the drawer fronts and drop-front desk flap, complemented by fine inlaid stringing around the perimeters. The glazed upper section reveals timber shelving within the cabinet, protected by glass panes divided by wooden mullions. This practical furnishing suits traditional or period-inspired interiors, providing both display capacity for books and decorative objects alongside an enclosed workspace.

FAQs

A bureau bookcase is a combined piece of case furniture featuring a slant-front writing desk at the base topped by a glazed cabinet designed for displaying books or decorative objects. Originating in the eighteenth century, these versatile pieces offer integrated storage, display space, and writing surfaces.

These pieces are typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring decorative inlays like satinwood stringing and flame mahogany veneers. Traditional construction includes hand-dovetailed drawer joints, mortise and tenon joinery on glass door frames, and solid wood backboards.

Authentic examples display signs of historical craftsmanship such as hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed backboards, original brass handles, and subtle imperfections in hand-blown glass panes. Checking for natural wood shrinkage along grain lines and internal wear inside writing compartments helps verify age.

Integrate this classic furniture piece into contemporary rooms by styling the upper glazed shelves with modern ceramics, minimalist objects, or photography alongside traditional books. Placing it against a dark or vibrant wall colour creates a focal point that highlights the rich timber tones.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, veneer lifting, or wood fading.
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