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Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

19th century
Sold 21 July 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase.

The Base Having an Arrangement of 2 Over 3 Oak Lined Drawers With Brass Swan Neck handles.

The Fall Opens to Reveal a Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling and and an arrangement of Pigeon holes and Drawers.

The Top Section Having 2 Astragal Glazed Doors with Adjustable Shelving Within.

The Whole of the Piece Having Satinwood Crossbanding and Chequered Line Inlay.

Presented in Good Condition

Size:

Height 90" (229cm)

Width 43" (109cm)

Depth 23" (59cm)

Writing Height 32" (81cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
229cm (90.16")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1142489
Dealers Internal Reference
LP86-29
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Description
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase.

The Base Having an Arrangement of 2 Over 3 Oak Lined Drawers With Brass Swan Neck handles.

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The Fall Opens to Reveal a Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling and and an arrangement of Pigeon holes and Drawers.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

The Top Section Having 2 Astragal Glazed Doors with Adjustable Shelving Within.

The Whole of the Piece Having Satinwood Crossbanding and Chequered Line Inlay.

Presented in Good Condition

Size:

Height 90" (229cm)

Width 43" (109cm)

Depth 23" (59cm)

Writing Height 32" (81cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase to the 1800s.

Height
229cm (90.16")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142489
Dealers Internal Ref
LP86-29
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View II
Archive III A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View III
Archive IV A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View IV
Archive V A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View V
Archive VI A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View VI
Archive VII A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View VII
Archive VIII A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View VIII
Archive IX A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View IX
Archive X A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View X
Archive XI A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View XI
Archive XII A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View XII
Archive XIII A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View XIII
Archive XIV A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles. View XIV
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Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles.
Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
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A freestanding Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with geometric glazing bars, a sloping fall-front writing desk, and multiple graduated lower drawers with brass pull handles.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed astragal doors, Sloping fall-front, Bracket feet, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 229 cm (90 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

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A Georgian bureau bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of furniture from the 18th century featuring a fitted desk with a sloping flap over drawers, topped by a glazed cabinet for storing and displaying books.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany and pine secondary woods, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and glazed glass doors with wooden astragals.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetailing on drawer construction, shrinkage cracks in secondary timbers, original brass swing handles, hand-blown crown glass in the upper doors, and period-appropriate timber patination.

This piece works effectively as a focal point in a traditional study or living room, paired with contemporary seating to create contrast while utilising the upper shelving for curated book collections.

Preserve antique mahogany by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources, avoiding silicone-based polishes, and periodically feeding the timber with traditional beeswax.
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