How do I identify an 18th-century bureau?

Examine the secondary woods inside the drawers, such as oak or pine, and look for hand-cut dovetails alongside cabinet construction methods typical of the georgian period. Floral marquetry and burr walnut veneers also provide strong chronological indicators when compared against later Edwardian reproductions.

What is a bureau de dame?

A bureau de dame is a small ladies desk, often featuring a cylinder top or fall-front, designed for private correspondence in a parlour or bedroom. These pieces frequently incorporate delicate rosewood, kingwood, and parquetry inlay reflecting 19th-century French taste.

How should I care for the leather writing surface?

Keep the leather away from direct sunlight and excessive heat to prevent the material from drying out and cracking over time. Apply specialist leather dressings sparingly if the surface shows signs of dryness, taking care not to stain the surrounding wood inlay.

Are cylinder desks different from fall-front bureaux?

A cylinder desk uses a rolling quarter-circle wooden shutter that retracts into the body of the desk to expose the writing slide. A fall-front bureau relies on a hinged flap held by desk arms or side lopers when opened for writing.

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An inlay writing bureau brings centuries of cabinet-making skill into a room, offering a fitted fall-front workspace enriched by contrasting woods.

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18thc Marquetry Buro Bookcase

From Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors

£9,250

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Antique Inlaid Satinwood and Kingwood Kidney Shape Desk

19th century

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Antique Inlaid Satinwood and Kingwood Kidney Shape Desk

From David Wolfenden Antiques

£2,800

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19th century

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Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

From Lorna Byskou

£995

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Edwards and Roberts Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase

19th century

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Edwards and Roberts Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase

From John Howkins Antiques

£4,500

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A Beautiful Late Victorian/edwardian Satinwood Rolltop Desk

1900 - 1920

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A Beautiful Late Victorian/edwardian Satinwood Rolltop Desk

From The Dorking Desk Shop

£3,750

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18th century

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Unusual Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk

From Georgian Antiques

£3,750

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19th century

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Dutch Marquetry Fall Front Escritoire

From Georgian Antiques

£5,250

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19th century

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19th Century Bonheur Du Jour

From FB Antiques

£5,250

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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19th century

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Library Table

From Carlton House Antiques

£1,500

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Listings for inlay writing bureau pieces span the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, utilising materials from brass and ormolu to mahogany and satinwood.

Quality Edwardian Satin Wood Writing Bureau

1900 - 1920

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Quality Edwardian Satin Wood Writing Bureau

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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1900 - 1920

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Late C19th /Early C20th Edwardian Figured Satinwood Ladies Bureau of Desirable Small Proportions by Druce & Co.,london .

From M Lees and Sons

£1,200

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19th century

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Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£2,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£790

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19th century

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Superb Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

From James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

£3,950

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19th century

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Chest of Drawers with a Secrataire

From Michael Youll Antiques

£1,150

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Inlay Writing Bureau

18thc Marquetry Buro Bookcase

Antique Inlaid Satinwood and Kingwood Kidney Shape Desk

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

Edwards and Roberts Inlaid Secretaire Bookcase

A Beautiful Late Victorian/edwardian Satinwood Rolltop Desk

Unusual Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk

Dutch Marquetry Fall Front Escritoire

19th Century Bonheur Du Jour

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Library Table

Quality Edwardian Satin Wood Writing Bureau

Late C19th /Early C20th Edwardian Figured Satinwood Ladies Bureau of Desirable Small Proportions by Druce & Co.,london .

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Superb Mahogany Bureau Bookcase

Chest of Drawers with a Secrataire

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