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ANTiQUE CIRCA 1940'S HAND CARVED CHINESE BUREAU WRITING DESK & MATCHING ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
's Chinese Export hand carved Bureau desk with matching armchair Please note the delivery fee
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Hardwood

Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionlal and very rare Qianlong period Chinese export Bureur, Constructed in Hauli and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese George II Desks

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Padouk

Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau
Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau
$33,037
H 37.41 in W 31.11 in D 16.15 in
Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare mid 18th century Chinese Export lacquer bureau on stand. Probably made in Canton
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
$33,037
H 37.01 in W 28.35 in D 18.51 in
Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau on Stand and Toilet Glass Dressing Table
Located in London, by appointment only
A Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand decorated with an unusual polychrome flower design This
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Secretaires

Materials

Lacquer

20th C. Vintage/Antique Bureau, Bookcase, Chinese, Painted Red Roll-Top Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 20th C. Vintage/Antique Bureau, Bookcase, Chinese, Painted Red Roll-Top Desk! Roll-Top
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

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Wood

A Very Fine & Rare 18th Century Chinese Export Padouk Block-Front Bureau
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
, which have been removed but retained. Heavily constructed with solid Chinese padouk timbers
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Other

A rare mid 18th Century Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand circa 1750
Located in Reepham, GB
A Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand with toilet glass, decorated with an unusual polychrome
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Red Japanned Bureau Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a highly decorative and stylish Chinese red painted bureau bookcase decorated overall with
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20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Red Japanned Bureau Bookcase
Red Japanned Bureau Bookcase
$6,800
H 84 in W 42 in D 22 in

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Exquisite "Chinese" Chippendale-Design Bureau Bookcase
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unrivaled example of the "Chinese" taste of Georgian furniture, with stunning details and
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, Middlesex
drawers with two internal doors with additional drawers inside. The exterior decorated with Chinese
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Antique 1730s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Unique Pair of Chinese Qianlong Period Huanghuali Bureau Cabinets, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
corners and leaf carved beaded surrounds enclosing adjustable shelves above two short drawers. The bureau
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Furniture

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK & GILT LACQUER & MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU
Located in New York, NY
A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND GILT LACQUER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BUREAU FROM THE DANISH ROYAL
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl

Remarkable and Rare Rosewood Bureau Bookcase for the English Market
Located in Woodbury, CT
A carved padouk (A rosewood subspecies, sometimes called the "Blonde Rosewood") Chinese export
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

Materials

Padouk

19thc Chinese Credenza / Bureau
Located in New York, NY
Chinese blackened wood 10 drawer credenza / bureau / beautiful patina
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Credenzas

Materials

Wood

19thc Chinese Credenza / Bureau
19thc Chinese Credenza / Bureau
H 34 in W 60 in D 17 in
18th Century Chinese Export Bureau Cabinet
Located in Conwy, GB
(replaced). This bureau cabinet was produced in Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China, which in the 18th
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

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Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand decorated with an unusual flower design in unrestored
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Antique 1760s Chinese Cabinets

Late 19th Century Chinese Mahogany 3-Drawer Bureau Desk
Located in Marbella, ES
Late 19th century Chinese mahogany 3-drawer bureau desk.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Ebonised Lacquered and Giltwood Chinese Chinoiserie Writing Bureau Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chinese chinoiserie style writing bureau A good
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desks

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Wood, Lacquer

Rare Chinese Export Hand-Carved Dragon Bureau Bookcase Cabinet Solid Oak
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning late 19th-early 20th century Chinese export hand
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Bureau Desk Secretaire by Vanson Hutch China
By Vanson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous mid century bureau designed by Peter Hanson for Vanson is a real statement piece as
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Bureau on Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Black lacquer chinoiserie decorated bureau on stand. Painted with typical chinoiserie landscapes
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paint

18th Century English Black Lacquered and Gold Painted Wood Bureau Chest
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Chinese exports black lacquered chinoiserie and golded painted with flowers, animals
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chest...

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Bronze

English 19th Century Queen Anne Style Lacquered Bureau Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
with molded broken pediment, above two mirror glass doors over the slant top bureau. Chinese style
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Chinese mondern bureau
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany with nickle plated hardware
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Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

Chinese mondern bureau
Chinese mondern bureau
H 33.25 in W 64 in D 19.5 in
Table Bureau
Located in New York, NY
A padouk, or possibly huanghuali, miniature slant front bureau, the flat top panel with a raised
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Furniture

Table Bureau
Table Bureau
H 13.5 in W 20.25 in D 11.75 in
18th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Bureau
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century black lacquer bureau on stand, the top, sides, and slope with gilded decoration
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Secretaires

Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Bureaus / Cabinets
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of chinese chippendale style bureaus / cabinets/ consoles with traditional Chinese
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Bureaus
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous pair of Chinese chippendale style, lattice front door in the manner of faux bamboo, brass
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Black Lacquered and Hard Stone Mounted Bureau Bookcase
Located in Louisville, KY
Chinese Export Black Lacquered and Hard Stone Mounted Bureau Bookcase, 19th Century; in two parts
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Early 20th Century Chinese Georgian Desks

Lacquered bureau bookcase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George I style parcel gilt lacquered secretary bookcase; overall Chinoiserie decorated w/figures in Exotic Gardens
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20th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Lacquered bureau bookcase
Lacquered bureau bookcase
H 73 in W 40.5 in D 23 in
China Trade Padouk Wood Child's Slant Front Desk, Circa 1790
Located in Lake Forest, IL
China Trade Padouk 1/2 Scale Child's Slant Front Bureau / Desk. Chinese made for the Western Market
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Desks

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Chinese Chippendale Style Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Lacquered Chinese chippendale style cabinet, sideboard, bureau, console, credenza. Elegant
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chinese Bureau Carved Writing Desk
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
The heavily carved fall flap enclosed a fitted interior briefly comprising writing surface, cubby holes shelving and miniature drawer. Fitted two drawers below with matched carvings ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Chinese Bureau Carved Writing Desk
Chinese Bureau Carved Writing Desk
H 42.41 in W 33.27 in D 19.73 in
Fine Early Chinese Export Small Padouk Table Bureau
Located in New York, NY
Chinese for the English Market, circa 1730.
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Antique 1730s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

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A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws

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Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
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Pair of Matching Red Lacquered Bedside Tables / Cabinets with Drawers
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Pair of 20th century Chinese Red Lacquered Bedside Tables with Drawers Finished With Exquisite Figural Decorative Scenes Extra dimensions Drawer height 5cm Doored cabinet heig...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Brass

LOVELY DOUBLE SiZED CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOISERIE BEDSTEAD FRAME PART SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Circa 1920, super rare and collectable, bleached Walnut, Chinese Chinoiserie bedstead frame wi...
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

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20th Century Art Nouveau Revival Italian Sterling Silver Vase
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Located in VALENZA, IT
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Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Victorian circa 1880 military campaign style folding chairs A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steame...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of 19th century Chinese Huanghuali horseshoe back Armchair, with very good patina. Some restoration. Contact dealer for more information.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Tableware

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An Oval Shaped Petrified Wood Sink with Polished Basin and Live-Edge Exterior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful petrified wood sink. This petrified wood sink has a mostly oval shape with a flatter back-side. The colors are primarily beige and cream, with warmer brown and rust tones...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Stone Sinks

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Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase, oak, walnut, brass and glass, Italy, circa 1950. This sophisticated, large bookcase designed in Italy comes in a great size. With a nice variety of storage compartment and...
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Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
Italian Bookcase in Walnut and Oak
$5,450
H 70.48 in W 90.95 in D 12.6 in
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Located in Portland, OR
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Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
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Located in Richmond, VA
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Chinese Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cabinet with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from the 19th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this cabinet captures our attention with ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

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Wood

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Chinese Bureau For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese bureau for your home. Each Chinese bureau for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese bureau, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese bureau, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Bureau?

Prices for a Chinese bureau can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $580 and can go as high as $346,832, while the average can fetch as much as $5,685.

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