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1900s Bureau
Stunning 1900s Burr & Burl Walnut Drop Front Bureau Desk Lovely Timber Patina
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H 40.56 in W 31.7 in D 17.72 in
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Burr & Burl Walnut drop front bureau
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Located in Memphis, TN
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Bureau quickly became a one-stop vendor for supplies and equipment a library might need. By 1900, its
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Library Bureau Sole Makers Inc. Factory 8-Drawer Steel File Cabinet, circa 1940
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Library Bureau Sole Makers Inc. Factory 8-Drawer Steel File Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Library Bureau Sole Makers Army Green Steel and Brass File Cabinet, circa 1940
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Library Bureau Sole Makers Army Green Steel and Brass File Cabinet, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
was widely distributed. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Library Bureau supplied furniture
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Gustavian Bureau
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1900s Bureau For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1900s bureau you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every 1900s bureau was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1900s bureau — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1900s bureau bearing Louis XV, Victorian or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1900s bureau that is appealing in its simplicity, but Leon Bureau, Leonard Wyburd and Liberty & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1900s Bureau?
Prices for a 1900s bureau can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $937 and can go as high as $184,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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