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Antique Flame Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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Antique Flame Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 July 2025 · FB Antiques
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Description

Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Astragal Glazed Doors

Item Code: 1303A

A refined Edwardian bureau bookcase dating from circa 1910. This dual-purpose piece features a classic fall-front bureau over a lower chest of drawers, topped by a glazed bookcase with striking astragal glazing—offering both elegance and practicality.

Key Features:

* Warm mahogany finish with a rich patina

* Traditional dentil-moulded cornice

* Glazed bookcase top with two astragal-glazed doors

* Interior bookcase fitted with adjustable shelving

* Fall-front bureau revealing a fitted interior with drawers and pigeonholes

* Four graduated drawers with flame mahogany veneers

* Original brass swan-neck handles

* Raised on shaped bracket feet

Dimensions:

Width: 85 cm

Depth: 51 cm

Height: 205 cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Flame Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135056
Dealers Internal Reference
LC1303
Description
Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase with Astragal Glazed Doors

Item Code: 1303A

A refined Edwardian bureau bookcase dating from circa 1910.

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This dual-purpose piece features a classic fall-front bureau over a lower chest of drawers, topped by a glazed bookcase with striking astragal glazing—offering both elegance and practicality.
FB Antiques
fig 1. An antique flame mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet with astragal glazing bars above a sloping fall-front desk and four graduated drawers.
fig 1. Antique Flame Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Key Features:

Warm mahogany finish with a rich patina

Traditional dentil-moulded cornice

Glazed bookcase top with two astragal-glazed doors

Interior bookcase fitted with adjustable shelving

Fall-front bureau revealing a fitted interior with drawers and pigeonholes

Four graduated drawers with flame mahogany veneers

Original brass swan-neck handles

Raised on shaped bracket feet

Dimensions:

Width: 85 cm

Depth: 51 cm

Height: 205 cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Flame Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the Edwardian era.

Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135056
Dealers Internal Ref
LC1303
FB Antiques
FB Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
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Archive I An antique flame mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet with astragal glazing bars above a sloping fall-front desk and four graduated drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Flame Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

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An antique flame mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet with astragal glazing bars above a sloping fall-front desk and four graduated drawers.
Antique Flame Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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An antique flame mahogany bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet with astragal glazing bars above a sloping fall-front desk and four graduated drawers.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsAstragal glazing bars, Sloping fall-front desk, Graduated drawers, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 205 cm (81 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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Bureau bookcases emerged in the late 17th and 18th centuries, combining a sloping writing flap with a shelved upper cabinet for books and documents, evolving to meet the demands of growing literacy and administration.

These pieces typically feature solid timber frames with decorative veneers such as flame mahogany, complemented by hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and individually glazed glass panes.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber shrinkage, handmade dovetail construction, old backboards, original glass characteristics, and the natural oxidisation of the internal brasses and wood surfaces.

A bureau bookcase serves as a striking focal point in a home office or living room, offering vertical display space while grounding contemporary neutral walls with rich timber tones and traditional craftsmanship.

Preserve antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and apply traditional beeswax periodically to nourish and protect the polished finish.
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