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Queen Anne Writing Bureau

Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau
Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau

Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau

Located in Folkestone, GB

A most enchanting Queen Anne period burr walnut bureau of highly desirable small proportions and superb colour. The herringbone and cross-banded fall enclosing a fully fitted stepped...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Period Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau
Queen Anne Period Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau

Queen Anne Period Early 18th Century Walnut Bureau

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Absolutely Stunning Early 18th Century Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau, Or Writing Desk, In Good Untouched Condition Retaining Wonderful Rich Colour And Patina, Having Superbly Fi...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very well made antique burr walnut writing bureau. This is in the Queen Anne style, it dates from the 1920s-1930s period.

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Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau
Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau

Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau

Located in Pomona, CA

An original Queen Anne period writing desk, circa 1720. Fantastic patina on it's original walnut finish. All the good features, Quarter veneered sides. Panel design to fall front and...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

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H 39 in W 25 in D 18 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

This bureau is of solid construction and sits on Queen Anne legs.

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Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Elm Bureau or Bible Box
Antique Queen Anne Elm Bureau or Bible Box

Antique Queen Anne Elm Bureau or Bible Box

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H 36.5 in W 20 in D 13 in

Antique Queen Anne Elm Bureau or Bible Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A delightful queen Anne period oak and elm bureau/bible box having superbly figured fall front raised on elegant baluster turned legs united by stretchers.

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Antique Early 18th Century English Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Attractive Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau
Attractive Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau

Attractive Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau

Located in Suffolk, GB

Attractive Queen Anne style burr walnut bureau. The top, fall and drawer all having a delightful herringbone inlay on Fine burr walnut. The fall opens to reveal four drawers with ori...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

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H 40 in W 31 in D 18 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

There are four drawers with original brass handles and it sits on short Queen Anne feet with shell carvings. This bureau is a useful compact piece of furniture and it has a lovely...

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Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

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H 40 in W 28 in D 18 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique burr walnut writing bureau in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

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H 41.74 in W 27.96 in D 16.93 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

A superb antique burr walnut writing bureau, made in England and dating from the 1920-30’s. It is of outstanding quality, with a beautiful and practical design. The burr walnut grai...

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Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau by Maple & Co.
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau by Maple & Co.

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau by Maple & Co.

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H 38.59 in W 26.38 in D 18.9 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau by Maple & Co.

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

A top quality antique burr walnut writing bureau. This was made in England by Maple & Co, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is extremely well made and is a very useful...

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Vintage 1910s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

Stunning walnut Queen Anne style desk. circa 1920 This Wonderful desk is Raised Upon Cabriole Legs with Boldly Carved Ball and Claw Feet and Carved Knees. The Desk features an arr...

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Vintage 1920s Queen Anne Desks

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Walnut

Vintage Cresent Queen Anne Style Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau
Vintage Cresent Queen Anne Style Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau

Vintage Cresent Queen Anne Style Cherry Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Bureau

Located in Dayton, OH

Beautiful Queen Anne style secretary desk and bookcase by Cresent Manufacturing Company, circa 1970s. Made from cherry with a natural distressed finish. Features an upper bookcase wi...

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Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Secretaires

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Glass, Cherry

Small 19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau
Small 19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau

Small 19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Bureau

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good 19th century burr walnut bureau of small proportions. The top having walnut banding as well as herringbone inlay. Below this, the fall also has walnut banding and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne English Japanned Lacquer Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Feet
Antique Queen Anne English Japanned Lacquer Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Feet

Antique Queen Anne English Japanned Lacquer Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime Queen Anne English made Japanned writing bureau with elegant claw and ball legs A very good looking well made and decorative piece,...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

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H 38 in W 23 in D 17 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

Small antique Queen Anne style burr walnut bureau in lovely condition with a nice warm color and dating from circa 1930s period.

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Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

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H 38 in W 23 in L 38 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

Small antique Queen Anne style burr walnut bureau in lovely condition with a nice warm color and dating from circa 1930s period.

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Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

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H 40 in W 32 in D 19 in

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

A smart and useful antique writing bureau in burr walnut. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930s-1950s period. It’s well made and a very practical item, offering a...

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Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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 bureau. Rare to find a Scandinavian example with an interior well. Bureau comprises ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

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H 40.95 in W 32.29 in D 20.08 in

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique Queen Anne style burr walnut writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Queen Anne Style Lady Writing Desk, Bureau, France
20th Century Queen Anne Style Lady Writing Desk, Bureau, France

20th Century Queen Anne Style Lady Writing Desk, Bureau, France

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Queen Anne style lady writing desk. Bureau Measure: Total depth 27.95in (top opens)

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Mid-20th Century French Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Walnut Queen Anne Style Cylinder Top Writing Bureau
Antique Walnut Queen Anne Style Cylinder Top Writing Bureau

Antique Walnut Queen Anne Style Cylinder Top Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

Antique walnut Queen Anne style cylinder top writing bureau dating from the 1910s-1920s period & in very good condition.

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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Walnut and Feather Banded Bureau

Queen Anne Walnut and Feather Banded Bureau

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H 40.16 in W 38.59 in D 24.41 in

Queen Anne Walnut and Feather Banded Bureau

Located in Salisbury, GB

A Queen Anne walnut and feather banded bureau, hinged writing slope and fitted interior.

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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Corner Bureau in Queen Anne Style
Victorian Walnut Corner Bureau in Queen Anne Style

Victorian Walnut Corner Bureau in Queen Anne Style

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A beautifully made and rare walnut corner bureau. In Queen Anne style having a fall front which reveals pigeon holes and two small drawers and a central cupboard.

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Antique 1880s English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Queen Anne Walnut Gateleg Bureau on Stand
Exceptional Queen Anne Walnut Gateleg Bureau on Stand

Exceptional Queen Anne Walnut Gateleg Bureau on Stand

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A wonderful Queen Anne walnut gateleg bureau on stand. The rectangular top above a sloping fall enclosing a fitted interior compromising six short drawers, two pigeon holes, a well, ...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Fantastic Burr Walnut Freestanding Bureau
Fantastic Burr Walnut Freestanding Bureau

Fantastic Burr Walnut Freestanding Bureau

Located in Stutton, GB

Fantastic burr walnut freestanding bureau, the fall opens to reveal an interior consisting of pigeon holes, two shaped drawers a central cupboard, the base section has four drawers w...

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Early 20th Century European Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Located in Miami, FL

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

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English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

$2,400

H 80.5 in W 46.5 in D 21 in

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...

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Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

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Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

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$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 63.39 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

Located in Belmont, MA

Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeier style. It has a beautiful walnut veneer ...

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Elm, Walnut

18th century Virginia inlaid walnut desk
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18th century Virginia inlaid walnut desk

$3,700

H 44.5 in W 41 in D 21.5 in

18th century Virginia inlaid walnut desk

Located in Richmond, VA

Great period Virginia inlaid walnut slant front desk with a family history of being made in Rockingham County. Nice proportions, incredible color and beautifully executed interior.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks

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Poplar, Walnut

Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845

Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845

Located in New York, NY

With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...

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Antique 1840s English Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

$23,500

H 82.75 in W 39.75 in D 22.5 in

George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary

Located in Woodbury, CT

George II walnut and walnut burl slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with original hand beveled mirrored doors on bracket feet. Upper cabinet with candle slides conceals book she...

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Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk
Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk

Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk

$9,850

H 44 in W 51 in D 27 in

Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk

Located in Woodbury, CT

This walnut slant front bureau/desk of generous proportions is most likely American. It has an attractive interior with block front and serpentine drawers beneath pigeon holes, flank...

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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

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Walnut, Pine

George III Mahogany Slant Front Desk
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George III Mahogany Slant Front Desk

$2,950

H 39.88 in W 33 in D 14.5 in

George III Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Diminutive proportions built relatively shallow with a hinged fall front opening to a fitted interior over four drawers with brass handles. Bracket feet.

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Antique 1760s English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

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King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

$348,500

H 89.75 in W 42.5 in D 21 in

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exce...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

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Brass

18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet

18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine English mid-18th century mahogany secretaire / secretary / bookcase / china cabinet. Of lovely, deep, rich color, patina and quality. George III-period, circa 1760. The bold...

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Antique 1740s English George III Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long) with retracting supporting brackets and flanked by two columns. The door with cross-b...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Fine Burr Walnut George I Bureau Bookcase
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Fine Burr Walnut George I Bureau Bookcase

$78,000

H 96.5 in W 40.38 in D 23.75 in

Fine Burr Walnut George I Bureau Bookcase

Located in New York, NY

The broken arched pediment surmounted by classical urn finials over two mirror front doors opening to adjustable shelves over pigeonholes and three short drawers; the lower part with...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Secretaires

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk
Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk

$9,950

H 42 in W 39 in D 21 in

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk

Located in Woodbury, CT

George III figured mahogany slant front bureau/desk. Fall has moulded edge and mahogany crossbanding above four graduated drawers with original locks and brass. Interior features pro...

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Antique 18th Century British George III Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

Walnut Chippendale Slant-Front Desk
Walnut Chippendale Slant-Front Desk

Walnut Chippendale Slant-Front Desk

$25,000

H 44 in W 39 in D 21.375 in

Walnut Chippendale Slant-Front Desk

Located in West Chester, PA

Desk with bold serpentine interior, document drawers with turnings and flames, and block-and-shell prospect door with carved tulip. Case with four graduated drawers and ogee feet.

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Antique 18th Century Desks

Materials

Tulipwood

George II Red Walnut Bureau
George II Red Walnut Bureau

George II Red Walnut Bureau

$1,682

H 41.34 in W 37.8 in D 19.69 in

George II Red Walnut Bureau

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality George II red walnut bureau, with a hinged fall enclosing a well fitted interior of drawers and pigeon holes and secret compartments, with four drawers bel...

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Antique 18th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut

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Queen Anne Writing Bureau For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the queen anne writing bureau you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and brass, every queen anne writing bureau was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer queen anne writing bureau, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A queen anne writing bureau is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made queen anne writing bureau over the years, but those crafted by John Stuart are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Queen Anne Writing Bureau?

A queen anne writing bureau can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,163, while the lowest priced sells for $1,257 and the highest can go for as much as $88,500.

A Close Look at Queen-anne Furniture

Although named for the last Stuart monarch of England, antique Queen Anne furniture, with its curvy cabriole legs and pad feet, has its origins in the earlier reign of King William III, which began in 1689 and ended with his death in 1702. Later evolving during Anne’s rule from 1702–14, the style would continue to influence design in the decades after her death.

Sometimes called late Baroque or early Georgian, Queen Anne chairs, bedroom furniture and tables are subdued yet ornate and characterized by a graceful blend of influences ranging from Asian design to classical motifs. Furnishings of this era — with their curvilinear supports and novel emphasis on comfort and versatility — are marked by a shift away from the more opulent and angular William and Mary style.

Chairs designed in the Queen Anne style are more functional and lightweight than their predecessors. They often feature a vase or fiddle-shaped splat, which refers to the central vertical back element, in order to support the spine and plush cushions. Craftsmen of the era predominantly worked in walnut, maple and pine. Any embellishments they introduced in their furnishings were frequently minimal and refined and expressed by way of modest flourishes such as shells or scrolls. Some pieces were more lavish with “japanned” finishes, or varnished interpretations of East Asian lacquer art. Almost every piece of furniture, whether a tea table or desk, included S-shaped, animalistic cabriole legs that end in a paw or claw-and-ball form.

These qualities made Queen Anne furniture popular throughout Europe and North America. Boston and Philadelphia became hubs for the production of this style of furniture, spurred by the arrival of British artisans who fostered a market for well-heeled colonists. While the showier Chippendale style later surpassed it in popularity, Queen Anne’s simple elegance still draws an enduring appreciation.

Find a collection of antique Queen Anne dining tables, seating, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.