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19th century
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Early 19th c. Anglo-Dutch Walnut Bureau fabulous condition with curved shaped interior with Well,

Figured and cross banded Walnut through out,original handles and brass furniture, 2 over 2 shaped drawers with original locks and oak lined

through out,Replacement Scribe to fall

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Declaration

Ellis Fine Art has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 19th Century.

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SA1117305
Description
Early 19th c. Anglo-Dutch Walnut Bureau fabulous condition with curved shaped interior with Well,
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Figured and cross banded Walnut through out,original handles and brass furniture, 2 over 2 shaped drawers with original locks and oak lined.
Ellis Fine Art

through out,Replacement Scribe to fall

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Date of Manufacture

Ellis Fine Art has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117305
Ellis Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

17th.,18th.19th and 20th c. Antiques and fine art

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An antique burr walnut slant-front writing bureau featuring serpentine front drawers, brass escutcheons, and carved feet.
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Archive I An antique burr walnut slant-front writing bureau featuring serpentine front drawers, brass escutcheons, and carved feet.

Bureau

Archive II An antique burr walnut slant-front writing bureau featuring serpentine front drawers, brass escutcheons, and carved feet. View II
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Ellis Fine Art
Telephone 07918 760742
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ellisfinart
Verified Since Feb 2023
Items For Sale 26
Items Sold 15
Ellis Fine Art
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An antique burr walnut slant-front writing bureau featuring serpentine front drawers, brass escutcheons, and carved feet.
Bureau
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An antique burr walnut slant-front writing bureau featuring serpentine front drawers, brass escutcheons, and carved feet.
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  • ObjectBureaus
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut Veneer, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlant front, Serpentine drawers, Burr veneer, Brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 89 cm (35 in)

This early 19th-century Anglo-Dutch bureau showcases a Baroque style crafted from burr walnut and walnut veneer with a warm brown colour and high-gloss finish. The piece features a sloped fall-front fitted with a keyhole escutcheon and a hanging tassel decoration, positioned above a bombe-shaped arrangement of four serpentine drawers with brass drop handles and decorative backplates. The serpentine moulding follows the contours of the drawer fronts, which are flanked by shaped sides and supported on carved claw feet. The burr veneer displays prominent figuring and cross-banding throughout. Measuring 102 cm high, 107 cm wide and 89 cm deep, this writing desk provides a functional workspace and storage solution. It is suited for placement in a study, home office, or living room as a practical surface for writing and administrative tasks while adding period character to an interior.

FAQs

A slant-front writing bureau is a piece of case furniture featuring a angled hinged fall-front lid that opens to reveal a fitted writing interior, positioned above a chest of drawers.

Eighteenth-century bureaus were commonly constructed using solid woods such as oak and pine for the carcass, overlaid with decorative veneers including burr walnut or mahogany, and fitted with cast brass handles.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, authentic cast brass keyplates with natural oxidisation, and original burr wood grain variations.

An antique bureau functions well as a compact home workstation or hallway statement piece, pairing dark figure-grained timber alongside modern desk lamps and minimalist wall art.

Care for burr walnut veneer by keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and applying beeswax polish annually along the natural grain.
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