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What is an antique bureau?

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What is an antique bureau?
An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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18th Century George II Writing Bureau
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George II mahogany ladies writing bureau topped by brass pierced gallery. The sloped
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Writing Bureau Desk
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Period Georgian writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and petite antique Arts & Crafts period writing bureau in oak. This was made in England
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Antique 1880s British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish Country Folk Art Writing Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Country home writing bureau in folk art from northern Sweden. The bureau is from around 1820 to
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made
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Antique 18th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Hobbs & Co London kneehole cylider writing desk. Made of oak featuring seven
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

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