How do I care for a leather top?

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft cloth to prevent grit accumulation. Apply a neutral wax conditioner periodically to keep the leather supple without dampening the underlying wood. Avoid placing writing desks in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent the leather from cracking or shrinking over time.

What is a bureau bookcase?

A bureau bookcase combines a lower writing desk with an upper enclosed shelving unit for books. The drop-front writing surface opens to reveal pigeonholes and small drawers for paperwork. These taller furniture pieces provide dual utility for working and storage while maintaining a raised profile on feet or legs.

How do I distinguish Edwardian from Victorian?

Victorian writing furniture tends to feature heavier proportions, darker mahogany or walnut timbers, and more robust carving. Edwardian pieces often display lighter satinwood inlays, brighter golden oak, and more slender legs. Revival styles appear across both eras, making timber choice and decorative restraint the primary indicators of date.

Where should I place a writing desk?

Position the desk near a natural light source, such as a window, to illuminate the workspace. Placing the piece away from direct heat prevents timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Desks finished on all sides can sit in the centre of a room, while others suit placement flat against a wall.

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An antique bureau with legs brings proper writing height and fitted compartments to a room, drawing the eye with rich timbers and raised supports.

18th century

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18th-century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers – Swedish Neoclassical Commode, C.1770

From Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

£1,250

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19th century

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Writing Table

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£12,500

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Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Writing Table 19th C

19th century

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Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Writing Table 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£8,750

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19th century

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English Figured Walnut Writing Desk

From Shaun King Antiques

£945

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19th century

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Late 19th Century Decorative French Ladies Desk in Walnut with Brass Ormolu Mounts

From The Old Cinema

£1,198

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1900 - 1920

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French Figured Walnut Writing Table

From Georgian Antiques

£2,390

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19th century

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Neat Sized French Bureau De Dame

From Georgian Antiques

£875

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Fine American Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

19th century

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Fine American Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

From London City Antiques

£2,975

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Edwardian Walnut Kneehole Desk Heal & Sons

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Walnut Kneehole Desk Heal & Sons

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£1,250

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19th century

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Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£15,000

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The listings on this page span the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, featuring woods from oak and mahogany to exotic kingwood and zebrawood.

A Rare Irish George III Metamorphic Library Table Circa 1760

18th century

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A Rare Irish George III Metamorphic Library Table Circa 1760

From John Howkins Antiques

£3,950

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19th century

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Antique 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table – Fine Quality

From Prior and Willis

£1,396

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19th century

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Marquetry Writing Desk, Circa, 1875

From Frank Craig Antiques

£750

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19th century

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19th C Bureau Plat in Directoire Style

From Wilsford Antiques

£1,750

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Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

19th century

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Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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19th century

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19th Century, Bureau Plat, by Zweiner

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£45,000

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Antique Bureau with Legs

18th-century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers – Swedish Neoclassical Commode, C.1770

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Writing Table

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Writing Table 19th C

English Figured Walnut Writing Desk

Late 19th Century Decorative French Ladies Desk in Walnut with Brass Ormolu Mounts

French Figured Walnut Writing Table

Neat Sized French Bureau De Dame

Fine American Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Edwardian Walnut Kneehole Desk Heal & Sons

Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours

A Rare Irish George III Metamorphic Library Table Circa 1760

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table – Fine Quality

Marquetry Writing Desk, Circa, 1875

19th C Bureau Plat in Directoire Style

Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

19th Century, Bureau Plat, by Zweiner

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