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Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780
Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique fall-front bureau. An English, oak five-drawer writing cabinet, dating to

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1750s British Georgian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Oak

Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880
Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880

Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880

$106,125

H 77.17 in W 40.56 in D 25.99 in

Viennese enamel bureau cabinet, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality Viennese late 19th century, gilt-bronze and enamel mounted ebonised bureau-cabinet

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19th Century Austrian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Enamel

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand

$21,497

H 94.49 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A rare example of an 18th century mahogany bureau bookcase, the whole with finely carved mouldings

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1740s Irish Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

Slant Front secretary Bureau Bookcase Cabinet in great vintage condition. Restored throughout to the

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Mid-19th Century American George III Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating

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Early 20th Century British Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

English Mahogany Writing Desk, Bureau
English Mahogany Writing Desk, Bureau

English Mahogany Writing Desk, Bureau

$5,842

H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in

English Mahogany Writing Desk, Bureau

Located in Schellebelle, BE

English Mahogany Writing Desk Bureau with nice old patina 9 drawers

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Late 19th Century English Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Country Folk Art Writing Bureau
19th Century Swedish Country Folk Art Writing Bureau

19th Century Swedish Country Folk Art Writing Bureau

$5,429

H 46.46 in W 48.43 in D 21.26 in

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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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Pine

Antique Louis XV Style Inlaid Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Antique Louis XV Style Inlaid Bureau Plat Writing Desk

Antique Louis XV Style Inlaid Bureau Plat Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Louis XV Style Kingwood Inlaid Bureau Plat Writing Desk with Bronze Ormolu & Leather Top

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Leather

Antique Bureau Plat French Inlay Desk Writing Table
Antique Bureau Plat French Inlay Desk Writing Table

Antique Bureau Plat French Inlay Desk Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Quality antique French desk or bureau plat Classic look crafted from kingwood with original ormolu

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1920s Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Kingwood

Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian
Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian

Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman's bureau. A fine English, walnut writing desk or secretaire, dating

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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890
Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A Napoleon III mahogany bureau plat desk on cabriole legs Circa 1890 The desk has been finished

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1890s Napoleon III Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany

19th Century Handcrafted Pine Swedish Writing Bureau with Dragged Paint
19th Century Handcrafted Pine Swedish Writing Bureau with Dragged Paint

19th Century Handcrafted Pine Swedish Writing Bureau with Dragged Paint

Located in Mckinney, TX

Classic Swedish provincial form with a beautifully timeworn presence. This slant-top bureau retains

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Pine, Paint

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk & Cupboard
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk & Cupboard

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk & Cupboard

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase. This 3 in 1 piece has a bookcase, writing area, and

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Leather, Walnut

Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour
Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour

Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour

Located in Montreal, QC

complemented by delicate inlays. It is diminutive and interestingly designed. Instead of a fixed writing slope

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1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Wood

Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s
Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s

Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, tuscan cabinetmaking, mid-1700s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A beautiful 18th-century Italian walnut bureau with writing surface, internal drawers, and hidden

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Mid-17th Century Italian Directoire Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau
Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau

$2,625Sale Price|30% Off

H 41.5 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite antique early 19th century secretary writing storage desk. Made of flame mahogany

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810
French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810

French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810

$23,605Sale Price|20% Off

H 49.22 in W 58.27 in D 29.14 in

French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810

Located in Rome, IT

A French gilt-metal mounted mahogany bureau à cylindre writing desk. With a grey marble top over

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19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810
French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810

French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810

$23,605Sale Price|20% Off

H 49.22 in W 58.27 in D 29.14 in

French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810

Located in Rome, IT

A French gilt-metal mounted mahogany bureau à cylindre writing desk. With a grey marble top over

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19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany

Sheraton Revival Cylinder Bureau, writing Desk with marquetry, circa 1890
Sheraton Revival Cylinder Bureau, writing Desk with marquetry, circa 1890

Sheraton Revival Cylinder Bureau, writing Desk with marquetry, circa 1890

$5,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 44.49 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in

Sheraton Revival Cylinder Bureau, writing Desk with marquetry, circa 1890

Located in Miami, FL

A very good quality late 19th century satinwood Sheraton revival cylinder bureau with ebony string

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Early 20th Century European Sheraton Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface
18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface

Located in Madrid, ES

the head servant of a household. Basically a bureau combined with a standing desk, clothing and

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18th Century Spanish Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.

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

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18th Century English George III Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Brass

French burl walnut + nickel executive office desk / writing table/ bureau plat
French burl walnut + nickel executive office desk / writing table/ bureau plat

French burl walnut + nickel executive office desk / writing table/ bureau plat

Located in New York City, NY

. This grand writing desk offers a wide, generous work surface and a deep central drawer for essentials

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Bronze, Nickel

EXQUISITE EARLY GEORGIAN CIRCA 1760 WRITING BUREAU DESK WiTH GREEN LEATHER TOP
EXQUISITE EARLY GEORGIAN CIRCA 1760 WRITING BUREAU DESK WiTH GREEN LEATHER TOP

EXQUISITE EARLY GEORGIAN CIRCA 1760 WRITING BUREAU DESK WiTH GREEN LEATHER TOP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

English circa 1760 Oak writing bureau with green leather writing surface Please note the delivery fee

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1760s English Georgian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Leather, Oak

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool
Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

style Bureau plat writing table with later stool This is a wonderful find, the bureau plat is a

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Brass

Fine circa 1800 Pollad Oak Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Hand Carved Legs
Fine circa 1800 Pollad Oak Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Hand Carved Legs

Fine circa 1800 Pollad Oak Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Hand Carved Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

writing bureau with ornately hand carved claw & ball feet. This has to be the best looking bureau I

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Oak

Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap
Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap

Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap

$7,671Sale Price|50% Off

H 45.67 in W 55.52 in D 22.45 in

Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap

Located in Milano, MI

and writing bureau, Ancona is in Marche, one of the most beautiful Italian regions located in the

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1770s Italian Directoire Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Cherry, Maple, Walnut

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English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century
English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century

English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century

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H 40.95 in W 28.47 in D 20.36 in

English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive rare form 19th century bow front glazed desk cabinet. The bow front form desk with

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19th Century English Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Glass

Georgian Writing Bureau
Georgian Writing Bureau

Georgian Writing Bureau

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H 45.28 in W 43.71 in D 22.05 in

Georgian Writing Bureau

Located in Inverness, GB

Back in the UK after a trip abroad in Connecticut this stunning piece of Georgian furniture is in great condition and comes with original keys and a secret drawer that the Georgians ...

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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany

19th Century English Writing Bureau
19th Century English Writing Bureau

19th Century English Writing Bureau

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H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in

19th Century English Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th century English writing bureau with oriental detailing. Red painted oak body with 3

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Mid-19th Century Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest
English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest

English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest

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H 40.48 in W 31.42 in D 18.27 in

English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive early 20th century walnut writing bureau. The marquetry adorned fall flap enclosed

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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany

English Georgian Figured Mahogany Writing Bureau
English Georgian Figured Mahogany Writing Bureau

English Georgian Figured Mahogany Writing Bureau

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H 42 in W 37.5 in D 21 in

English Georgian Figured Mahogany Writing Bureau

Located in Macclesfield, GB

An exceptionally fine quality small Georgian Honduras figured mahogany bureau stood on its original

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany, Oak

Bureau/Writing Desk Walnut Biedermeier, circa 1840
Bureau/Writing Desk Walnut Biedermeier, circa 1840

Bureau/Writing Desk Walnut Biedermeier, circa 1840

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H 48 in W 23 in D 42 in

Bureau/Writing Desk Walnut Biedermeier, circa 1840

Located in Uppingham, GB

Bureau/writing desk walnut Biedermeier, circa 1840. Roll top front, opening to a draw out

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

English Georgian Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk Chest
English Georgian Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk Chest

English Georgian Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk Chest

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H 41.89 in W 43.35 in D 22.76 in

English Georgian Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk Chest

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive George IV mahogany cylinder bureau. The rectangular top with inlaid marquetry

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19th Century English Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany

Charles X Bureau-Plat, France 1825, Writing Desk
Charles X Bureau-Plat, France 1825, Writing Desk

Charles X Bureau-Plat, France 1825, Writing Desk

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H 29.53 in W 95.28 in D 42.13 in

Charles X Bureau-Plat, France 1825, Writing Desk

Located in Bamberg, DE

France, around 1825 This unusually large, free-standing piece of writing furniture stands on

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Wood

Remarkable Folk Art Paint Decorated Writing Desk/ Bureau
Remarkable Folk Art Paint Decorated Writing Desk/ Bureau

Remarkable Folk Art Paint Decorated Writing Desk/ Bureau

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H 41 in W 34.25 in D 16.5 in

Remarkable Folk Art Paint Decorated Writing Desk/ Bureau

Located in London, GB

strap iron hinges and when opened for writing, is supported on original twin pull-out lopers, with

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1820s Swedish Folk Art Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Pine

English Antique Oak Bureau Arts & Crafts Writing Desk Chest
English Antique Oak Bureau Arts & Crafts Writing Desk Chest

English Antique Oak Bureau Arts & Crafts Writing Desk Chest

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H 39.73 in W 30.79 in D 13.98 in

English Antique Oak Bureau Arts & Crafts Writing Desk Chest

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive early 20th century solid oak writing bureau. The fall flap enclosed writing surface

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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Oak

Antique French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Walnut Writing Table
Antique French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Walnut Writing Table

Antique French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Walnut Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Highly charming French Empire writing table or bureau plat handcrafted from walnut with ebonized

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1880s French Empire Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Antique Georgian Bureau, Oak Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1800, H163
Antique Georgian Bureau, Oak Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1800, H163

Antique Georgian Bureau, Oak Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1800, H163

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Georgian Bureau, oak desk, writing table, Scotland 1800, H163 Scotland 1800 Solid oak

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Early 1800s Scottish Georgian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Oak

Antique Georgian 18th Century Crossbanded Oak Bureau Desk Writing Table
Antique Georgian 18th Century Crossbanded Oak Bureau Desk Writing Table

Antique Georgian 18th Century Crossbanded Oak Bureau Desk Writing Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Georgian 18th century oak bureau desk or writing table. Attractive mahogany crossbanding

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18th Century British Georgian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Oak

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

Large 19th century Swedish painted and carved bureau in the Gustavian manner. The carved fall

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19th Century Swedish Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Paint

Antique Empire Bureau De Dame Ladies Desk Writing Table, 1880
Antique Empire Bureau De Dame Ladies Desk Writing Table, 1880

Antique Empire Bureau De Dame Ladies Desk Writing Table, 1880

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Stunning French Empire antique ladies desk or bureau de dame Great look to this piece with

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1880s Empire Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Mahogany and oak writing table (bureau-plat)  by Fidelys Schey
Mahogany and oak writing table (bureau-plat)  by Fidelys Schey

Mahogany and oak writing table (bureau-plat) by Fidelys Schey

By Fidelys Schey

Located in New York, NY

has a writing slide above a three-paneled frieze of drawers with cartouche-shaped, scrolled, laurel

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Ormolu

English Antique Oak Bureau Tambour Roll-Top Writing Desk Chest Edwardian
English Antique Oak Bureau Tambour Roll-Top Writing Desk Chest Edwardian

English Antique Oak Bureau Tambour Roll-Top Writing Desk Chest Edwardian

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive Edwardian solid oak roll-top writing bureau. The tambour fall flap enclosed

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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Oak

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk from France
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk from France

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk from France

Located in Vienna, AT

. Inside the bureau is a removable leather-covered writing pad and partially gilt embossing and three

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Burr Walnut Bureau de Dame or Writing Desk c. 1890
19th Century Burr Walnut Bureau de Dame or Writing Desk c. 1890

19th Century Burr Walnut Bureau de Dame or Writing Desk c. 1890

Located in East Sussex, GB

A most attractive bureau de dame c. 1890. The elegant cabriole legs with brass sabots to the feet

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19th Century Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

A fine 19th century Louis XIV rosewood bureau cabinet
A fine 19th century Louis XIV rosewood bureau cabinet

A fine 19th century Louis XIV rosewood bureau cabinet

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H 33.08 in W 25.79 in D 10.63 in

A fine 19th century Louis XIV rosewood bureau cabinet

Located in London, GB

A fine 19th century Louis XIV rosewood bureau cabinet of unusually small proportions. The stepped

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1850s French Louis XIV Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

English Writing Bureau
English Writing Bureau

English Writing Bureau

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H 38 in W 33.5 in D 19 in

English Writing Bureau

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century English painted writing bureau, 1820. Dimensions: 33.5 inches (85 cms) wide

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19th Century English George III Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

English Painted Writing Bureau
English Painted Writing Bureau

English Painted Writing Bureau

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H 39 in W 34.5 in D 19 in

English Painted Writing Bureau

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th century English painted oak writing bureau with a nice fitted interior. 1780. Height to

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18th Century English George III Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Oak

18th C Painted Writing Bureau
18th C Painted Writing Bureau

18th C Painted Writing Bureau

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H 42 in W 37.5 in L 42 in

18th C Painted Writing Bureau

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 18th C painted writing bureau. Good fitted interior with secret drawers. 1790. Desk height

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18th Century English George III Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Oak

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

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H 40 in W 22 in D 17 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

This antique walnut writing bureau has nice slim proportions and is in excellent condition, dating

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

18th Century Painted Writing Bureau
18th Century Painted Writing Bureau

18th Century Painted Writing Bureau

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H 41.5 in W 37.5 in D 21 in

18th Century Painted Writing Bureau

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th century English painted oak writing bureau with original brass handles. Good fitted interior

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18th Century English George III Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Oak

Antique Burr Walnut writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut writing Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut writing Bureau

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H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in

Antique Burr Walnut writing Bureau

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Antique Walnut Veneered Bureau with 6 pigeon holes and lockable dropdown writing surface with

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

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H 41 in W 32 in D 18 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

Antique burr walnut bureau dating from circa 1910s-1920s period and in good condition. It’s high

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1920s English Edwardian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

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H 39 in W 30 in D 18 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

Antique Queen Anne style walnut bureau dating from the 1920s period & in excellent condition. The

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1920s English Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau

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H 38.88 in W 39 in D 17.25 in

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau

Located in Mckinney, TX

This antique 18th-century Swedish Gustavian writing bureau is a rare and handsome piece, crafted

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Pine

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Desk

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H 39.77 in W 32.29 in D 17.33 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Desk

Located in London, GB

leather writing surface. This bureau is in excellent condition and has a lovely colour. I would date it to

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1910s English Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique French Tambour Top Writing Bureau
Antique French Tambour Top Writing Bureau

Antique French Tambour Top Writing Bureau

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H 103 in W 70 in D 46 in

Antique French Tambour Top Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

Exquisite small antique French writing bureau in mahogany with many fine features, dating from

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1890s French Victorian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Bureau
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Bureau

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

Very smart looking antique Edwardian mahogany bureau with fine inlays and other interesting

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany

French Writing Desk or Bureau Platt
French Writing Desk or Bureau Platt

French Writing Desk or Bureau Platt

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H 31 in W 54.5 in L 31 in

French Writing Desk or Bureau Platt

Located in Houston, TX

Shaped writing desk with ormolu mounts; bronze doré edge and scrolling designs. Black leather top

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1920s French Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Kingwood

Stunning Edwardian Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Brown Leather Writing Surface
Stunning Edwardian Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Brown Leather Writing Surface

Stunning Edwardian Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Brown Leather Writing Surface

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Edwardian burr walnut writing bureau with

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique Mahogany Writing Bureau Desk
Antique Mahogany Writing Bureau Desk

Antique Mahogany Writing Bureau Desk

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H 39.77 in W 30.32 in D 18.9 in

Antique Mahogany Writing Bureau Desk

Located in London, GB

& we have a key for the writing compartment. This bureau has sliding loafers which support the writing

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1910s English Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Danish 18th Century Walnut Bureau Writing Desk
Danish 18th Century Walnut Bureau Writing Desk

Danish 18th Century Walnut Bureau Writing Desk

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H 39.75 in W 39.75 in D 21.75 in

Danish 18th Century Walnut Bureau Writing Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Danish 18th century walnut bureau writing desk, circa 1730. Good quality burr walnut Danish

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Mid-18th Century Danish Queen Anne Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau on Legs
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau on Legs

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau on Legs

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H 39.5 in W 29 in D 20 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau on Legs

Located in London, GB

Beautifully shaped antique burr walnut bureau in excellent condition and dating from the 1920s

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1920s English Edwardian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Arts & Crafts Writing Bureau, Liberty
Antique Mahogany Arts & Crafts Writing Bureau, Liberty

Antique Mahogany Arts & Crafts Writing Bureau, Liberty

Located in London, GB

This antique solid mahogany bureau has a lot of Arts & Crafts influences, plus a bit of Art

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany

18th Century George I English Writing Bureau
18th Century George I English Writing Bureau

18th Century George I English Writing Bureau

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H 41.25 in W 36 in D 21.75 in

18th Century George I English Writing Bureau

Located in Nashville, TN

Gorgeous George I early 18th Century bureau. Two smaller drawers above two large drawers. Original

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1710s British George I Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Mahogany Writing Bureau
Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Mahogany Writing Bureau

Antique Edwardian Arts & Crafts Mahogany Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

A lovely antique Arts & Crafts period bureau in solid mahogany, dating from around the 1890-1900

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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau or Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau or Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau or Desk

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H 20.87 in W 27.56 in D 37.41 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau or Desk

Located in London, GB

This antique burr walnut bureau is excellent quality and has a great colour too. It dates from

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1910s English Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Ladies Writing Bureau Inlay Desk 1880
Victorian Ladies Writing Bureau Inlay Desk 1880

Victorian Ladies Writing Bureau Inlay Desk 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous Victorian ladies writing bureau or desk Such a great look with intricate inlay work and

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1880s English Victorian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau by Waring & Gillows
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau by Waring & Gillows

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau by Waring & Gillows

By Waring & Gillow

Located in London, GB

This antique burr walnut bureau is very high quality, so not surprisingly it was made by 'Waring

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1920s English Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Walnut Bureau Cabinet
18th Century Italian Walnut Bureau Cabinet

18th Century Italian Walnut Bureau Cabinet

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H 82.68 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in

18th Century Italian Walnut Bureau Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A Rustic 18th Century Italian Walnut Writing Cabinet or Bureau Cabinet on Stand. This lovely piece

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18th Century Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

Queen Anne Desk Walnut Bureau Writing Table
Queen Anne Desk Walnut Bureau Writing Table

Queen Anne Desk Walnut Bureau Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Writing Surface (replacement) with hand applied Gilt and Blind Tooling. Comes in 3 Sections and is Free

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1920s Queen Anne Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Walnut

French Chinoiserie Lacquered Bombe Writing Desk or Bureau
French Chinoiserie Lacquered Bombe Writing Desk or Bureau

French Chinoiserie Lacquered Bombe Writing Desk or Bureau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An elegant French Chinoiserie lacquer Louis XV style bombe writing desk, the leather drop-front

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Antique Bureau Plat French Inlay Desk Writing Table
Antique Bureau Plat French Inlay Desk Writing Table

Antique Bureau Plat French Inlay Desk Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Quality antique French desk or bureau plat Classic look crafted from kingwood with original ormolu

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1920s Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Kingwood

Late 18th Century Swedish Pine Country Writing Desk Bureau
Late 18th Century Swedish Pine Country Writing Desk Bureau

Late 18th Century Swedish Pine Country Writing Desk Bureau

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish country bureau with writing desk. The bureau is a country house furniture from the

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Late 18th Century Swedish Country Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Pine

Early 20th C. French Bureau Plat or Writing Desk
Early 20th C. French Bureau Plat or Writing Desk

Early 20th C. French Bureau Plat or Writing Desk

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H 30 in W 55.25 in D 29.25 in

Early 20th C. French Bureau Plat or Writing Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A french bureau plat or writing desk, with leather top and pull out sides, in the Louis XVI manner

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Early 20th Century French Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Antique Bureau Bookcase, English Late Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk
Antique Bureau Bookcase, English Late Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk

Antique Bureau Bookcase, English Late Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bureau bookcase, an English, late Georgian, mahogany writing desk, circa 1800

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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany

Antique Bureau Bookcase, English Late Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk
Antique Bureau Bookcase, English Late Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk

Antique Bureau Bookcase, English Late Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bureau bookcase, an English, late Georgian, mahogany writing desk, circa 1800

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Museum Quality Victorian Hand-Painted Royal Navy Chatham Writing Bureau
Museum Quality Victorian Hand-Painted Royal Navy Chatham Writing Bureau

Museum Quality Victorian Hand-Painted Royal Navy Chatham Writing Bureau

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

writing bureau Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, for an accurate quote please send me

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19th Century British High Victorian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Oak

Georgian Antique Bureau, English Oak Writing Desk, circa 1800
Georgian Antique Bureau, English Oak Writing Desk, circa 1800

Georgian Antique Bureau, English Oak Writing Desk, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a late Georgian antique bureau in English oak. A writing desk dating to circa 1800. Warm

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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

French Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk or Bureau Palt
French Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk or Bureau Palt

French Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk or Bureau Palt

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique French mahogany writing desk with an ox blood leather top with a gilt border, hand carved

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk, Victorian, English, Mahogany, circa 1850
Antique Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk, Victorian, English, Mahogany, circa 1850

Antique Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk, Victorian, English, Mahogany, circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Antique cylinder bureau writing desk, Victorian, English, mahogany, circa 1850 This is an antique

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Mahogany

Victorian Antique Davenport, English Oak Writing Desk, Bureau, circa 1870
Victorian Antique Davenport, English Oak Writing Desk, Bureau, circa 1870

Victorian Antique Davenport, English Oak Writing Desk, Bureau, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a Victorian antique Davenport in English oak. A small writing desk bureau, dating to circa

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

Chippendale Style Mahogany Winthrop Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau 84"
Chippendale Style Mahogany Winthrop Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau 84"

Chippendale Style Mahogany Winthrop Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau 84"

Located in Dayton, OH

curio cabinet with fretwork doors and open pediment with finial, supported by a serpentine / oxbow

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet

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Brass

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Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique writing bureau cabinet you’re looking for. Each antique writing bureau cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. There are many kinds of the antique writing bureau cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique writing bureau cabinet bearing Georgian, Victorian or Empire hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique writing bureau cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bruno Mathsson and Thomas Sheraton produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Writing Bureau Cabinet?

Prices for an antique writing bureau cabinet start at $319 and top out at $128,000 with the average selling for $3,087.

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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