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Worboys Antiques

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    Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.
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Small Proportioned Bureau Bookcase

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 August 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Small proportioned oak bureau bookcase having a glazed cupboard to the top with a fixed internal shelf , above a bureau base with a fall front that opens to reveal a pigeon hole interior , having two drawers , raised on turned legs united by stretchers . The internal shelf dimensions are 17 cm deep , 25 cm high on the bottom and 21 cm high at the top .

Height

156 cm / 61 "

Width

60 cm / 23 3/4"

Depth

38 cm / 15 "

Good Condition Wax Finished With Working Lock & Key

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
156cm (61.42")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157478
Dealers Internal Reference
378290
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Description
Small proportioned oak bureau bookcase having a glazed cupboard to the top with a fixed internal shelf , above a bureau base with a fall front that opens to reveal a pigeon hole interior , having two drawers , raised on turned legs united by stretchers . The internal shelf dimensions are 17 cm deep , 25 cm high on the bottom and 21 cm high at the top .
fig 1. A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports.
fig 1. Small Proportioned Bureau Bookcase

Height

156 cm / 61 "

Width

60 cm / 23 3/4"

Depth

38 cm / 15 "

Good Condition Wax Finished With Working Lock & Key

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bureau Bookcase to the 1910s.

Height
156cm (61.42")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157478
Dealers Internal Ref
378290
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Proportioned Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View II
Archive III A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View III
Archive IV A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View IV
Archive V A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View V
Archive VI A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View VI
Archive VII A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View VII
Archive VIII A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View VIII
Archive IX A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View IX
Archive X A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View X
Archive XI A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View XI
Archive XII A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View XII
Archive XIII A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports. View XIII
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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 188
Items Sold 6,463
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
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Location: 86 London End, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JD, United Kingdom, , By appointment.
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A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports.
Small Proportioned Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA1157478
A medium brown antique oak bureau bookcase featuring a glazed upper cabinet, a fall-front writing flap with inlay detail, two long drawers, and turned supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks and Bureaus
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsFall-front writing flap, Glazed cabinet doors, Turned legs with stretchers, Drop handles
  • SizeH 156 cm (61 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

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The bureau bookcase evolved in the late 17th century, combining a sloping writing flap with storage drawers below and a bookshelf enclosed by glass doors above, serving as a functional piece for study and correspondence.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timbers such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring traditional joinery like dovetailing on the drawers and hand-cut panels, often accented with brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified by examining the timber grain, hand-cut dovetail joints, tool marks, secondary woods used in drawer linings, and the natural oxidisation and wear consistent with age.

It can serve as a functional focal point in a home study or living room, contrasting cleanly against neutral walls while offering practical display space for books and a concealed workspace.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping, maintaining stable indoor humidity, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood finish.
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