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Georgian Mahogany Bureau

18th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · Athey Antiques
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lovely quality Georgian mahogany bureau, the fall front with red leather writing surface and fitted interior with various drawers and compartments including two 'secret' compartments, four graduating drawers with brass handles , standing on bracket feet.

marks / scuffs etc commensurate with age and use only adding to its character, this is a good quality bureau and is very solidly constructed.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 41" 104 cm

width 42" 107 cm

depth 22" 57 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA986655
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3090
Description
Lovely quality Georgian mahogany bureau, the fall front with red leather writing surface and fitted interior with various drawers and compartments including two 'secret' compartments, four graduating drawers with brass handles , standing on bracket feet.
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marks / scuffs etc commensurate with age and use only adding to its character, this is a good quality bureau and is very solidly constructed.
Athey Antiques

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 41" 104 cm

width 42" 107 cm

depth 22" 57 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau to the Georgian era.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA986655
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3090
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Archive I A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Mahogany Bureau

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Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles.
Georgian mahogany bureau
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A dark brown mahogany Georgian bureau featuring a sloping fall-front writing flap above four graduated drawers with brass handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFall-front writing flap, Graduated drawers, Brass swan-neck handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

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A Georgian bureau is a traditional writing cabinet produced during the reigns of the Kings George in Great Britain, spanning from 1714 to 1830. Characterised by a sloping hinged flap that opens to reveal a fitted interior with pigeonholes and small drawers, it served as a practical workstation for correspondence and record-keeping.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or oak, often featuring secondary woods like pine or oak for drawer linings and internal dividers. Traditional construction methods included hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, pegged mortise and tenon framing, and the use of brass swan-neck or drop handles with matching escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as hand-planed surfaces, irregular dovetails cut by hand rather than machinery, and shrinkage cracks in the timber. Examination of the interior secondary woods, screw types, and the oxidisation of the brass hardware also help verify period manufacture.

A traditional writing cabinet can be integrated into modern spaces by pairing it with minimalist seating and contemporary art to create a striking contrast. It functions effectively as a compact home office solution in a living room or bedroom, where the closed flap conceals clutter.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking and fading. Periodically apply a quality beeswax polish to nourish the wood and preserve the patina, avoiding silicone-based sprays.
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