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Victorian Rosewood and Inlaid Ladies Writing Bureau
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for sale €2,217     $2,407
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Victorian Rosewood and Inlaid Ladies Writing Bureau

19th century
For Sale by Y Not Antiques
Description

Victorian rosewood and inlaid ladies writing bureau, with stationary interior, mother of pearl and satin boxwood scroll inlaid drawers and drop leaves to sides, storage under-tier and gallery top with mirror and brass handles (leather can be replaced if required in choice of colour) (ref 633)

24 x 16 x 50 open 38 x 27 x 50 inches

61 x 40.5 x 127 open 96.5 x 68.5 x 127 cm

All measurements are width x depth x height

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Declaration

Y Not Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Bureau to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA590226
Dealers Internal Reference
633
Dealers Notes

please call 07976530596 or email for shipping or courier quotations.

Description
Victorian rosewood and inlaid ladies writing bureau, with stationary interior, mother of pearl and satin boxwood scroll inlaid drawers and drop leaves to sides, storage under-tier and gallery top with mirror and brass handles (leather can be replaced if required in choice of colour) (ref 633)

24 x 16 x 50 open 38 x 27 x 50 inches

61 x 40.5 x 127 open 96.5 x 68.5 x 127 cm

All measurements are width x depth x height

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Date of Manufacture

Y Not Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Bureau to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA590226
Dealers Internal Ref
633
Y Not Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2009
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A Victorian rosewood ladies writing bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry, a fall-front desk section, upper mirror shelf, small drawers, and tapered legs on castors.
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Archive I A Victorian rosewood ladies writing bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry, a fall-front desk section, upper mirror shelf, small drawers, and tapered legs on castors.

Victorian Rosewood and Inlaid Ladies Writing Bureau

Archive II A Victorian rosewood ladies writing bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry, a fall-front desk section, upper mirror shelf, small drawers, and tapered legs on castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian rosewood ladies writing bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry, a fall-front desk section, upper mirror shelf, small drawers, and tapered legs on castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian rosewood ladies writing bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry, a fall-front desk section, upper mirror shelf, small drawers, and tapered legs on castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian rosewood ladies writing bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry, a fall-front desk section, upper mirror shelf, small drawers, and tapered legs on castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian rosewood ladies writing bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry, a fall-front desk section, upper mirror shelf, small drawers, and tapered legs on castors. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian rosewood ladies writing bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry, a fall-front desk section, upper mirror shelf, small drawers, and tapered legs on castors. View VII
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Y Not Antiques
Telephone 07976 530 596
Location
Y-Not House
Campden Road
Clifford Chambers
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 8LW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ynot
Verified Since Nov 2009
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A Victorian rosewood ladies writing bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry, a fall-front desk section, upper mirror shelf, small drawers, and tapered legs on castors.
Victorian rosewood and inlaid ladies writing bureau
Ref: SA590226
A Victorian rosewood ladies writing bureau featuring intricate floral marquetry, a fall-front desk section, upper mirror shelf, small drawers, and tapered legs on castors.
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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaux
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Boxwood, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Fall front, Bevelled mirror back, Tapered legs
  • SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 96.5 cm (38 in) x D 68.5 cm (27 in)

This Victorian ladies writing bureau is constructed from dark brown rosewood with boxwood and mother-of-pearl scroll inlay, plus intricate floral marquetry on the fall front and drawer fronts. The upper section includes a gallery top with a bevelled mirror, while the lower body stands on tapered legs fitted with castors and incorporates a storage under-tier. Brass handles decorate the drawers, and drop leaves extend the side surfaces when required. Measuring 127 cm high by 96.5 cm wide by 68.5 cm deep when open, the desk provides a compact workspace suitable for a study, bedroom, or living room. The interior fitted for stationery sits behind the fold-down front, complemented by small drawers and a writing surface. The piece shows visible signs of timber grain variation and traditional joinery consistent with the Victorian period.

FAQs

A Victorian ladies writing bureau typically features a compact footprint, a sloping fall-front writing surface, internal stationery compartments, and decorative elements such as floral marquetry, designed for domestic correspondence.

These bureaux were commonly constructed from rich hardwoods such as rosewood, walnut, or mahogany, featuring intricate wood marquetry, boxwood stringing, brass castors, and bevelled glass mirrors.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, natural patination across timber surfaces, period brass hardware, original locks, and age-appropriate shrinkage along grain lines.

Position the bureau in a quiet alcove, hallway, or home office as a functional focal point, balancing the detailed marquetry by pairing it with clean architectural lines and simple decorative ceramics.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the timber grain. Keep the bureau away from direct sunlight and heating radiators to prevent veneer lifting or timber bleaching.
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