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Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau
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Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau

1900 - 1920
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Unusual Antique burr walnut marquetry inlaid bureau having a quality burr walnut rectangular top above a pretty crossbanded marquetry inlaid fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of drawers and pigeon holes above two long marquetry inlaid drawers with original brass handles. It stands on lovely shaped carved walnut cabriole legs with claw and ball feet and has the original key.

A charming bureau boasting delightful marquetry and of a desirable proportion.

89.5 x 51 x 36cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09651783
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Seaweed marquetry panels in walnut veneer: revival cabinet work of the interwar period.
Acanthus carving on the cabriole knees: crisp early twentieth-century interpretation of Queen Anne design.
Slotted screws securing the brass hinges: period assembly before modern crossheads.
Petite proportions and slender cabriole legs: decorative writing desk designed for 1920s townhouses.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235969
Dealers Internal Reference
1167
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Description
Unusual Antique burr walnut marquetry inlaid bureau having a quality burr walnut rectangular top above a pretty crossbanded marquetry inlaid fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of drawers and pigeon holes above two long marquetry inlaid drawers with original brass handles.
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It stands on lovely shaped carved walnut cabriole legs with claw and ball feet and has the original key.
London City Antiques

A charming bureau boasting delightful marquetry and of a desirable proportion.

89.5 x 51 x 36cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09651783
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Seaweed marquetry panels in walnut veneer: revival cabinet work of the interwar period.
Acanthus carving on the cabriole knees: crisp early twentieth-century interpretation of Queen Anne design.
Slotted screws securing the brass hinges: period assembly before modern crossheads.
Petite proportions and slender cabriole legs: decorative writing desk designed for 1920s townhouses.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235969
Dealers Internal Ref
1167
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.
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Archive I An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.

Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau

Archive II An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. View II
Archive III An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. View III
Archive IV An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. View IV
Archive V An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. View V
Archive VI An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. View VII
Archive VIII An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. View VIII
Archive IX An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet. View IX
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Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
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An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.
Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau
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An antique burr walnut slant-front bureau featuring central floral marquetry inlay, two drawers, and carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.
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  • ObjectWriting Bureaus
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQueen Anne Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlanted fall front, marquetry inlay, cabriole legs, claw and ball feet
  • SizeH 89.5 cm (35 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This unusual Queen Anne Revival writing bureau hails from the 1920 period and comes constructed in warm brown burr walnut with brass hardware. The piece presents a rectangular top above a slanted fall front, decorated with central floral marquetry inlay and an original key, opening to reveal an interior fitted with drawers and pigeon holes. Two long drawers below display matching marquetry inlay, crossbanding and original brass handles, supported by shaped carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. Measuring 89.5 cm high, 51 cm wide and 36 cm deep, this compact desk suits a gentleman's library, study or home office setting as a practical writing workstation or decorative antique accent table against a wall.

FAQs

The writing bureau emerged in late seventeenth-century Europe as a specialised piece of furniture featuring a sloped writing surface supported by storage drawers or legs below. The design evolved significantly during the William and Mary and Queen Anne periods, incorporating refined wood veneers like burr walnut and decorative marquetry inlay.

Traditional bureaus of this style are crafted using walnut framing with high-figure burr walnut veneers applied to the visible panels. The decorative marquetry motifs are inlaid using contrasting hardwoods, while solid oak or pine is frequently used for internal drawer linings, supported by solid cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer construction, slight irregularities in hand-carved leg details, and uneven thickness in hand-cut veneers. Looking closely at the brassware will reveal casting marks and natural oxidisation around original fixings.

An antique walnut bureau can be styled in a contemporary hallway, study, or living area as a compact focal point. Position modern task lighting nearby and pair the rich timber tones against neutral painted plasterwork to highlight the natural wood grain and inlay work.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, clean microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to nourish the wood veneer. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent warping, veneer lifting, or fading of the timber colour.
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