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What is a bureau in furniture?
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A bureau with respect to furniture is a chest of drawers or a writing desk having drawers and a slanted top. Both are used for storing items. A bureau with only drawers is usually placed in the bedroom while a bureau that is styled like a writing desk lives in an office or library. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage bureaus.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This walnut slant front bureau/desk of generous proportions is most likely American. It has an
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany slant front bureau/desk. Fall has moulded edge and mahogany
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French Louis XV Style Bureau Desk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This magnificent bureau desk, likely made in mid-19th century England, showcases exceptional
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Rococo Desks
Materials
Bronze
Georgian Bureau Desk Flame Mahogany 1820 Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous period Georgian bureau desk
Wonderful piece of antique Georgian
Category
Antique 1820s Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.
This 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks
Materials
Rosewood
