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Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 March 2026 · Marylebone Antiques
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Description

A superb antique burr walnut writing bureau, made in England and dating from the 1920-30’s.

It is of outstanding quality, with a beautiful and practical design. The burr walnut grain patterns are gorgeous, this stands on cabriole legs with shell carving at the knees and in the centre. The interior is fitted out with an inset leather writing surface, there are internal drawers and pigeon holes, with two larger drawers beneath the work top.

We have had this stripped and re-polished to a high standard, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 26 inches , 66 cm

Depth – 18 inches , 46 cm

Height – 39.5 inches , 100 cm

Knee height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166668
Dealers Internal Reference
11144
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Description
A superb antique burr walnut writing bureau, made in England and dating from the 1920-30’s.

It is of outstanding quality, with a beautiful and practical design.

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The burr walnut grain patterns are gorgeous, this stands on cabriole legs with shell carving at the knees and in the centre.
Marylebone Antiques

The interior is fitted out with an inset leather writing surface, there are internal drawers and pigeon holes, with two larger drawers beneath the work top.

fig 1. An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet.
fig 1. Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

We have had this stripped and re-polished to a high standard, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 26 inches , 66 cm

Depth – 18 inches , 46 cm

Height – 39.5 inches , 100 cm

Knee height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Bureau to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166668
Dealers Internal Ref
11144
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Archive II An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet. View II
Archive III An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet. View III
Archive IV An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet. View IV
Archive V An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet. View V
Archive VI An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet. View VII
Archive VIII An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet. View VIII
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Archive X An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet. View X
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An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet.
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
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An antique burr walnut writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front lid, two external drawers below, and carved cabriole legs with pad feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaus
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFall-front lid, Cabriole legs, Brass drop handles, Scalloped apron
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

The bureau desk evolved during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, transitioning from a simple chest of drawers with a sloping top into a sophisticated writing cabinet fitted with internal pigeonholes and small drawers.

Authentic period bureaus typically feature timber frames constructed with dovetail joints, overlaid with decorative veneers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or oak, and finished with solid brass hardware.

Authentication involves examining the secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetails, shrinkage patterns in the wood, and the presence of period-correct brass fixings rather than modern machine-made components.

An antique bureau can serve as a functional workstation in a living room or bedroom, pairing effectively with modern seating to create a balanced mix of historical texture and clean contemporary lines.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources, avoiding synthetic polishes, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber and protect the veneer.
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