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Bronze Sculpture Of A Roaring Lion, By Léon Bureau
By Leon Bureau
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
, majestic. Signed "L BUREAU" on the base with stamp "M.D. MLLE D'OR H.V EXPOSITION PARIS 1900". Very good
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Sculpture Of A Pheasant By French Sculptor Leon Bureau
By Leon Bureau
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and opposing bronze sculpture of a Pheasant by Léon Bureau (1866-1906), the life-size
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Well Made Antique Bronze Model of a Lioness by Leon Bureau
By Leon Bureau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well made antique bronze cast of a fierce lion by Leon Bureau (1866-1906) Depicting a lioness
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19th Century French Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Bureau Plat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Early Victorian satinwood and kingwood bureau plat, in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock, the
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Bureau Plat
Victorian Bureau Plat
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Small Oak Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
A rare 18th century oak bureau of particularly small and diminutive proportions. the fall with a
Category

Early 18th Century English George II Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Small Oak Bureau
Small Oak Bureau
H 33.5 in W 27 in D 18 in
Edwardian Marquetry Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian marquetry bureau, having a cross banded fall, opening to a
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19th Century Georgian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Marquetry Bureau
Edwardian Marquetry Bureau
H 42.13 in W 32.29 in D 18.9 in
Continental Oak Bureau
Located in Cheshire, GB
Continental oak bureau, the serpentine shaped top to the fall front opening to reveal a fitted
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Continental Oak Bureau
Continental Oak Bureau
H 40 in W 44 in D 23 in
18th century Bureau
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have a very petite red walnut 1780 bureau, this piece is only 27 inches on the Carcas and
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Late 18th Century English Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th century Bureau
18th century Bureau
H 40 in W 28 in D 18 in
Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut bureau bookcase, the double dome top above a pair of well-figured walnut-paneled doors
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Early 20th Century British Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Bureau Bookcase
Walnut Bureau Bookcase
H 82.5 in W 39.5 in D 22.5 in
Swedish Secretary Bureau
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century Swedish secretary bureau with a drop front writing surface. Two over three
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swedish Secretary Bureau
Swedish Secretary Bureau
H 43 in W 43 in D 21 in
Dutch Bureau/Secretaire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Dutch Bureau/Desk polychrome painted with elaborate scrolls, dutch harbor and country scenes. Fall
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19th Century Antique Bureau Furniture

Dutch Bureau/Secretaire
Dutch Bureau/Secretaire
H 45 in W 44 in D 22 in
French Bureau Plat
Located in Wilson, NC
French bureau plat, the drawers cross banded with boxwood string inlay surrounding four book
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1920s French Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Bureau Plat
French Bureau Plat
H 31 in W 66 in D 38 in
George I Walnut Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality early 18th century George I walnut bureau, having a fall front opening
Category

Early 18th Century Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Walnut

George I Walnut Bureau
George I Walnut Bureau
H 39.38 in W 38.98 in D 21.26 in
Francoise Linke cylinder bureau.
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A magnificent, fine quality late 19th Century French Mahogany cylinder bureau, by Francoise Linke
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Francoise Linke cylinder bureau.
Francoise Linke cylinder bureau.
H 48.82 in W 54.73 in D 31.89 in
Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode made of oak,walnut, fruitwood and maple. Fall front writing surface
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19th Century Antique Bureau Furniture

Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode
Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode
H 41 in W 37 in D 23 in
Boulle Work Bureau Plat
Located in Cheshire, GB
A fine Régence style Bureau plat in the Manner of André-Charles Boulle, inlaid all over with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Brass

Boulle Work Bureau Plat
Boulle Work Bureau Plat
H 30.5 in W 61 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Victorian Walnut Bureau Plat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mid-Victorian walnut bureau plat, the lobed, hinged shaped top lifting to reveal two compartments
Category

1850s English Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Victorian Walnut Bureau Plat
Mid-Victorian Walnut Bureau Plat
H 28 in W 47.5 in D 24.5 in
Small Georgian Elm Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful early 18th century George I Period Elm  bureau of diminutive proportions having well
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Elm

Small Georgian Elm Bureau
Small Georgian Elm Bureau
H 41 in W 30.5 in D 19 in
18th Century Walnut Bureau
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid and well proportioned 18th century and later walnut bureau of exceptional craftsmanship
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Bureau
18th Century Walnut Bureau
H 50.4 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Located in Milano, IT
Rare solid wood desk dating from the early 1700s, fine French manufacture. The bureau is very
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
H 41.34 in W 56.3 in D 19.3 in
Swedish Painted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish pine bureau bookcase with later paint. 1840. Reference: 8340 Dimensions 49.5
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19th Century Swedish Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Bureau Bookcase
Swedish Painted Bureau Bookcase
H 79.5 in W 49.5 in D 20.5 in
Small Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany Bureau, Of Rare Diminutive Proportions
Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Small Georgian Mahogany Bureau
H 39 in W 25 in D 20 in
French Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A French kingwood bureau plat late 19th/early 20th century in Louis XV style, with applied gilt
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19th Century French Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Kingwood

French Kingwood Bureau Plat
French Kingwood Bureau Plat
H 31.5 in W 73.23 in D 38.98 in
Victorian Satinwood Bureau Plat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A striking Victorian satinwood bureau plat, of shaped rectangular form inset with the original oval
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1850s English Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

Victorian Satinwood Bureau Plat
Victorian Satinwood Bureau Plat
H 30 in W 62.75 in D 35 in
Antique Figured Walnut Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique figured walnut bureau, having a fall front opening to a fitted
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Bureau
Antique Figured Walnut Bureau
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in
Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an exquisite Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase
Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase
H 80.32 in W 37.01 in D 21.26 in
18th Century Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th century English painted oak bureau with fitted interior. 1790. Height to desk is 34
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18th Century English George III Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Bureau
18th Century Painted Bureau
H 46 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany bureau bookcase, originally retailed by Harrods. The
Category

19th Century English Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Edwardian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
H 88.19 in W 37.01 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 18th Century mahogany Georgian bureau, the hinged fall lifting down to reveal a
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1780s British Georgian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Bureau
18th Century Mahogany Bureau
H 42.5 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
18th Century English Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak bureau with numerous secret drawers and original brass fittings. 1780
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18th Century English George III Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Bureau
18th Century English Bureau
H 39 in W 36.5 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th C painted bureau with unusual serpentine fronted drawers and fall front. 1780
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18th Century German Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Bureau
18th Century Painted Bureau
H 42 in W 42 in D 22 in
Scandinavian Bureau, circa 1780
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Fine Scandinavian bureau with many inside drawers, original hardware and key, circa 1780 Measures
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18th Century Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Bureau, circa 1780
Scandinavian Bureau, circa 1780
H 43.31 in W 44.49 in D 25.6 in
Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany bureau bookcase, the raised swan neck inlaid pediment above a pair of glazed doors opening
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Early 20th Century British Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Mahogany Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
H 88.5 in W 33.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Miniature Bureau Bookcase
Located in Pomona, CA
Miniature bureau bookcase or secretary made from oak wood and brass. 1820, Made in Belgium.
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Bureau
Located in Kettering, GB
An 18th century Italian bureau with beautiful inlay detailing and a fall front that opens to form a
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18th Century Italian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Bureau
18th Century Italian Bureau
H 40.16 in W 44.89 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A mid to late 18th century Dutch marquetry bureau of bombe form and of exceptional quality. The
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18th Century Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
H 41.74 in W 48.43 in D 25.6 in
Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bureau Plat
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New Orleans, LA
Form and function converge in this exceptional Louis XV-style bureau plat graced with eight elegant
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Bronze

George I Walnut Bureau
Located in Kettering, GB
A George I Walnut Bureau, a beautiful and very original example. The fall-front over two short and
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18th Century British George I Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Brass

George I Walnut Bureau
George I Walnut Bureau
H 41.34 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
Stylish Dutch 19th Century painted bombe bureau desk with wonderful carved lions paw feet and
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1880s Dutch Country Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
H 44.3 in W 53.94 in D 25.2 in
Sheraton Revival Satinwood Cylinder Bureau
Located in Cheshire, GB
Sheraton revival satinwood and rosewood crossbanded cylinder bureau, the raised three-quarter
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Late 19th Century British Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
this bureau is a perfect example of the effort that went into making functional furniture look
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Inlaid Bureau De Dame
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-Century French gilt metal mounted walnut and marquetry bombe bureau de dame, in Louis XV style
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Inlaid Bureau De Dame
Walnut Inlaid Bureau De Dame
H 39 in W 29.5 in D 18.5 in
Early 18th Century Oak Bureau
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century oak bureau, the fall opening to reveal a lovely fitted interior with various
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1740s British Georgian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Oak Bureau
Early 18th Century Oak Bureau
H 40.5 in W 35 in D 20 in
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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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Bureau Plat, Stamped G. Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
style bureau plat (desk) by Gervais Durand, circa 1880 surmounted by a rectangular gilt-tooled black
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1870s Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th century Georgian bureau bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, GB
A very hansom early Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase . The top has 6 fully adjustable shelves and
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1780s English Georgian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Rococo Style Bureau Plat
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant French rococo style bureau plat writing desk made in walnut with ormolu accents
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Rococo Style Bureau Plat
French Rococo Style Bureau Plat
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 27.96 in
Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3169, exceptional Sheraton Revival, Edwardian rosewood bureau, writing table, having original
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau
Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau
H 54.14 in W 25.99 in D 21.07 in
Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat
Located in London, GB
A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED MARQUETRY BUREAU PLAT BY ROBERT BLAKE & SONS, IN CONJUNCTION
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19th Century Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Mid 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany Bureau bookcase Of Very Attractive, Rare
Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Walnut Miniature Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and charming 18th century, George II Period, walnut and oak miniature bureau
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Miniature Bureau
18th Century Walnut Miniature Bureau
H 9 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
French centre table or Bureau plat
Located in Penzance, GB
table or bureau plat is supported on elegant cabriole legs with quality ormolu mounts. The main ormolu
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19th Century French Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Ebony

French centre table or Bureau plat
French centre table or Bureau plat
H 30 in W 41 in D 31 in
George III inlaid mahogany bureau
Located in Salisbury, GB
George III inlaid mahogany bureau This George III inlaid mahogany bureau was made circa 1780. It
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

George III inlaid mahogany bureau
George III inlaid mahogany bureau
H 43 in W 41 in D 22 in
18th Century Venetian Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Italian bureau bookcase, made in Venice, circa 1750. It has been made
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1750s Italian Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Satin, Mirror, Boxwood, Walnut

18th Century Venetian Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Venetian Bureau Bookcase
H 88.98 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Bureau Cabinet Portuguese, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bureau cabinet Portuguese. With original handles, on ogee bracket feet. 18th century.
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bureau Cabinet Portuguese, 18th Century
Bureau Cabinet Portuguese, 18th Century
H 97.25 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is an 19th century Dutch Marquetry Bureau. The sloping fall inlaid with flowers enclosing
Category

19th Century English Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
H 39.77 in W 35.83 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Bureau de Dame
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French Louis XV style Kingwood, ormolu mounted bureau de dame with parquetry
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Bureau de Dame
19th Century Bureau de Dame
H 47 in W 47 in D 29 in
Georgian Mahogany Bureau, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau A small 18th century Georgian mahogany bureau. The
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18th Century English Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Bureau, 18th Century
Georgian Mahogany Bureau, 18th Century
H 42.72 in W 38.39 in D 21.46 in
Scandinavian Two-Parts Bureau, 1750
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Fine Scandinavian two-parts bureau, original lock and hardware, circa 1750 H. 233 H-open. 80 W
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18th Century Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Two-Parts Bureau, 1750
Scandinavian Two-Parts Bureau, 1750
H 91.74 in W 46.46 in D 25.6 in
18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted oak bureau bookcase with a mirrrored top. 1770. Height to desk is 30.5
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18th Century English George III Antique Bureau Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
18th Century English Bureau Bookcase
H 85 in W 41 in D 23.5 in
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Antique Bureau Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique bureau furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of antique bureau furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique bureau furniture, those designed in Georgian, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique bureau furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but François Linke, Leon Bureau and Library Bureau SoleMakers produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Bureau Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique bureau furniture start at $354 and top out at $15,675,000 with the average selling for $6,839.
Questions About Antique Bureau Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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 19, 2021
    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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.