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George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

18th century
Sold 30 September 2025 · FB Antiques
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For sale is a good quality George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase. Having two glazed doors in the top, both opening to reveal adjustable shelves. Below this is the bureau section, with a fall front, opening to display a fully fitted interior consisting of pigeon holes, drawers and a leather writing surface. This above an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles. The bookcase stands on bracket feet and is in very good condition.

Width: 39.25" Depth: 22.5" Height: 92"

Internal Ref:

S25-579

Date of manufacture : Georgian

Physical Dimensions
Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
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FB Antiques has dated this George III Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

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SA946935
Dealers Internal Reference
S25-579
Description
For sale is a good quality George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase. Having two glazed doors in the top, both opening to reveal adjustable shelves.
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Below this is the bureau section, with a fall front, opening to display a fully fitted interior consisting of pigeon holes, drawers and a leather writing surface.
FB Antiques

This above an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles. The bookcase stands on bracket feet and is in very good condition.

Width: 39.25" Depth: 22.5" Height: 92"

Internal Ref:

S25-579

Date of manufacture : Georgian

Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this George III Bureau Bookcase to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA946935
Dealers Internal Ref
S25-579
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Archive I A tall dark mahogany George III bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden astragals, a fall-front writing flap with internal pigeonholes, and three lower graduated drawers with brass handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Archive II A tall dark mahogany George III bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden astragals, a fall-front writing flap with internal pigeonholes, and three lower graduated drawers with brass handles. View II
Archive III A tall dark mahogany George III bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden astragals, a fall-front writing flap with internal pigeonholes, and three lower graduated drawers with brass handles. View III
Archive IV A tall dark mahogany George III bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden astragals, a fall-front writing flap with internal pigeonholes, and three lower graduated drawers with brass handles. View IV
Archive V A tall dark mahogany George III bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden astragals, a fall-front writing flap with internal pigeonholes, and three lower graduated drawers with brass handles. View V
Archive VI A tall dark mahogany George III bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden astragals, a fall-front writing flap with internal pigeonholes, and three lower graduated drawers with brass handles. View VI
Archive VII A tall dark mahogany George III bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden astragals, a fall-front writing flap with internal pigeonholes, and three lower graduated drawers with brass handles. View VII
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CM3 8DY
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A tall dark mahogany George III bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden astragals, a fall-front writing flap with internal pigeonholes, and three lower graduated drawers with brass handles.
George III Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Ref: SA946935
A tall dark mahogany George III bureau bookcase featuring glazed upper doors with wooden astragals, a fall-front writing flap with internal pigeonholes, and three lower graduated drawers with brass handles.
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  • ObjectBureau Bookcases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed cabinet doors, Slant-front fall flap, Fitted interior pigeonholes, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 234 cm (92 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

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A George III bureau bookcase is a dual-purpose piece of furniture from the late 18th century featuring an upper glazed bookcase section and a lower slant-front writing desk with internal compartments and drawers.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from solid and veneered mahogany, often supplemented by secondary woods like oak or pine for drawer linings, and fitted with cast brass hardware and glass panes.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct timber shrinkage, original glass characteristics such as bubbles or waviness, and traditional hand-forged or cast brass fixings.

Such a statement piece works well anchored against a neutral wall in a study or living space, paired with minimalist contemporary seating to highlight the rich timber tones and historical craftsmanship.

Preserve the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the polished wood surface.
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