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A Fine Early 18th Century Oak Bureau of Small Proportions
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A Fine Early 18th Century Oak Bureau of Small Proportions

18th century
Sold 9 July 2025 · Holmes Antiques
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A fine and rare George II Oak Bureau of pleasing small proportions, in superb original condition and a lovely colour, retaining the original handles, escutcheons, locks, hinges and beautifully shaped feet. The interior is a spectacular example, it is shaped and stepped with the most unusual feature of steps leading up to the central door. A secret compartment is fitted behind the door and operated with a metal spring catch, two further very neatly fitted secret drawers can be operated from the exterior top drawers by pushing the floor up underneath the two end interior drawers once these have been removed.

Having clean original Oak drawer linings throughout and with working keys for the fall front and interior door.

A truly outstanding period Oak Bureau showcasing the first class cabinetmaking skills of the craftsman, it is certainly one of the best we've seen.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Early 18th Century Oak Bureau to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1143618
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A fine and rare George II Oak Bureau of pleasing small proportions, in superb original condition and a lovely colour, retaining the original handles, escutcheons, locks, hinges and beautifully shaped feet.
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The interior is a spectacular example, it is shaped and stepped with the most unusual feature of steps leading up to the central door.
Holmes Antiques

A secret compartment is fitted behind the door and operated with a metal spring catch, two further very neatly fitted secret drawers can be operated from the exterior top drawers by pushing the floor up underneath the two end interior drawers once these have been removed.

fig 1. An early 18th-century oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap and multiple exterior drawers with brass hardware.
fig 1. A Fine Early 18th Century Oak Bureau of Small Proportions

Having clean original Oak drawer linings throughout and with working keys for the fall front and interior door.

A truly outstanding period Oak Bureau showcasing the first class cabinetmaking skills of the craftsman, it is certainly one of the best we've seen.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Early 18th Century Oak Bureau to the 18th Century.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143618
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 228
Items Sold 555
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An early 18th-century oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap and multiple exterior drawers with brass hardware.
A Fine Early 18th Century Oak Bureau Of Small Proportions
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An early 18th-century oak bureau with a fall-front writing flap and multiple exterior drawers with brass hardware.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEarly Georgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlant front writing flap, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Dovetail joinery
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

An 18th-century oak bureau is a piece of furniture featuring a hinged slant front that drops down to form a writing surface, concealing an interior compartment with pigeonholes and small drawers, positioned above a set of larger drawers.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, pegged mortise and tenon joinery on the frame, and brass hardware such as escutcheons and drop handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery like hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, hand-beveled drawer linings, and original or period-correct brass fixings without modern machine-made markings.

An antique bureau works well as a functional focal point in a home office or living room, paired with minimalist contemporary seating to create a striking contrast between old and new design elements.

Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and nourish the timber periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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