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Fine Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau, Circa 1800
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Fine Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau, Circa 1800

19th century
Description

A fine and highly decorative Dutch marquetry bureau, dating to circa 1800.

The sloping fall is extensively inlaid with intricate floral and foliate marquetry, centred by a flowers amongst scrolling foliage. The decoration continues throughout the bureau, including the sides, drawer fronts, shaped apron and slender legs.

The fall opens to reveal a fitted interior comprising six small marquetry drawers, pigeonholes and open compartments, above an inset leather writing surface.

Below are two short drawers over a single long drawer, all decorated with floral marquetry and retaining decorative brass handles and escutcheons.

Raised on elegant slender cabriole legs, giving the bureau a particularly graceful and light appearance.

A charming and beautifully decorative example of Dutch marquetry furniture, with extensive inlay throughout and particularly attractive proportions.

Dutch, circa 1800.

Condition: Good antique condition with wear, marks and minor losses commensurate with age and use. The writing surface shows considerable age-related wear and staining, as shown in the photographs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232563
Dealers Internal Reference
C2882
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Description
A fine and highly decorative Dutch marquetry bureau, dating to circa 1800.
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The sloping fall is extensively inlaid with intricate floral and foliate marquetry, centred by a flowers amongst scrolling foliage.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The decoration continues throughout the bureau, including the sides, drawer fronts, shaped apron and slender legs.

fig 1. An 18th-century Dutch bureau featuring intricate floral wood marquetry, a sloped fall front, drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Fine Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau, Circa 1800

The fall opens to reveal a fitted interior comprising six small marquetry drawers, pigeonholes and open compartments, above an inset leather writing surface.

Below are two short drawers over a single long drawer, all decorated with floral marquetry and retaining decorative brass handles and escutcheons.

fig 2. An 18th-century Dutch bureau featuring intricate floral wood marquetry, a sloped fall front, drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.
fig 2. Fine Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau, Circa 1800

Raised on elegant slender cabriole legs, giving the bureau a particularly graceful and light appearance.

A charming and beautifully decorative example of Dutch marquetry furniture, with extensive inlay throughout and particularly attractive proportions.

fig 3. An 18th-century Dutch bureau featuring intricate floral wood marquetry, a sloped fall front, drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.
fig 3. Fine Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau, Circa 1800

Dutch, circa 1800.

Condition: Good antique condition with wear, marks and minor losses commensurate with age and use. The writing surface shows considerable age-related wear and staining, as shown in the photographs.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232563
Dealers Internal Ref
C2882
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I An 18th-century Dutch bureau featuring intricate floral wood marquetry, a sloped fall front, drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.

Fine Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau, Circa 1800

Archive II An 18th-century Dutch bureau featuring intricate floral wood marquetry, a sloped fall front, drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View II
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Archive IV An 18th-century Dutch bureau featuring intricate floral wood marquetry, a sloped fall front, drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View IV
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Archive VII An 18th-century Dutch bureau featuring intricate floral wood marquetry, a sloped fall front, drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View VII
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Wiltshire
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An 18th-century Dutch bureau featuring intricate floral wood marquetry, a sloped fall front, drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.
Fine Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau, circa 1800
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An 18th-century Dutch bureau featuring intricate floral wood marquetry, a sloped fall front, drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period19th century
  • StyleDutch Rococo
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral inlay, Cabriole legs, Slant front, Brass escutcheons
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This fine Dutch Rococo bureau dates to circa 1800 and is constructed from walnut and fruitwood with a warm brown finish. The sloping slant front, drawer fronts, and slender cabriole legs display intricate floral inlay and marquetry motifs. Brass handles and brass escutcheons adorn the drawers, which include two short upper drawers and one long lower drawer above a shaped apron. The piece stands 100 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, this desk provides a practical workspace and surface for writing or correspondence in a traditional or period home. The compact footprint fits neatly against a wall in a living room, hallway, or bedroom while offering surface area for a lamp, small books, or decorative objects. Maintenance involves dusting the wooden surfaces gently with a dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes to preserve the antique finish.

FAQs

Dutch floral marquetry originated in the Netherlands during the 17th and 18th centuries, characterised by intricate floral motifs, foliage, and urns inlaid into wood veneers using contrasting timber species.

Craftsmen typically utilised walnut, fruitwood, boxwood, and holly veneers applied over oak framing, completed with hand-cast brass escutcheons and handles.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, uneven veneer thickness, natural age-related shrinkage cracks, and original iron lock mechanisms.

Incorporate the piece into a study or living area as a standalone accent, pairing warm wood tones with minimalist modern seating or neutral wall shades.

Maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent veneer lifting, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply beeswax sparingly to protect the timber.
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