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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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Oak Bureau / Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Bureau / Desk
England circa 1930
Dropdown desk with leather surface and space for storage.
30"w
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
Stylish Dutch 19th Century painted bombe bureau desk with wonderful carved lions paw feet and
Category
Antique 1880s Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
French Louis XV Style Bureau Desk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Bureau desk with fine gilt ormolu mounts and veneers in king wood, satinwood and rosewood. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Rococo Desks
Materials
Bronze
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
Childs Exceptionally Rare Satinwood Bureau Desk circa 1770
Located in Lincoln, GB
This small satinwood bureau desk circa 1770 is only 75cm tall, making it a very unique piece. It is
Category
Antique 18th Century British George II Desks
Materials
Satinwood
