George II Style Inlaid Burl Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase with Four Drawers

Mid-20th century French Louis XV style Kingwood bronze mounted open front bookcase. Beautiful inlay work on the sides. France, circa 1940. Measures: 34.25" H, 40" W, 10.5" D.  

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Sideboard with Fitted Drawers V-shaped case and square tapered legs England, 1760-1800 Measures: 36.5" H, 72.25" W, 32" D.

Mid-18th Century Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers with six drawers. Molded rectangular top above a conforming case fitted wi...

Late 18th Century George III Brass Mounted Mahogany Chiffonier. England, 1760-1800. Measures: 36" H, 48.5" W, 13.75" D

Fine quality 18th century French provincial buffet. Made in the manner of Louis XV. Shaped panels with relief carved mouldings, over two cupboard doors with remarkable carved decorat...

Set of Four Solid Brass Wall Sconces with Eagle & Stars Motif and Mica Shades. The sconces sport a patriotic motif with an eagle surrounded by stars. The mica shades give off a beaut...

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...

With double arch top over a pair of mirror doors opening to an elaborately fitted interior, the base with two candle slides and hinged slant lid writing ...

With broken arch pediment and inset mirror over a pair of arched mirror doors opening to shelves and drawers, the base with a slant lid hinged w...

George I Inlaid Burr Walnut Double Done Bureau Bookcase circa 1720 In two parts with a double arched molded cornice above a pair of arched molded doors enclosing an arrangement of...

George II style walnut veneered and crossbanded china display cabinet, the central section with a broken pediment centered with an urn, the whole with glazed full-length doors with G...

An 18th-century mahogany bureau cabinet of impressive architectural form and lovely rich color. George II period, circa 1740. The top surmounted by a bold architectural pediment and centered by a brass finial. The two arched panel doors reveal three adjustable shelves which have candle slides below them. Furthermore, the bureau section is fitted with a stepped interior. This has two secret compartments, drawers and pigeon holes, and the fall is conventionally supported on two lopers. Lined in the best quality English oak. The blind doors of this Georgian cabinet have well-figured mahogany panels of very good rich color which reflect beautifully in the candle light. The chamfered and arched doors display a further level of sophistication and quality. The beautifully-drawn arched pediment is in perfect proportion with the rest of the cabinet / bookcase. In excellent condition overall. Architectural furniture designs on the continent commenced with the arrival of the Renaissance, and they have their origins in Roman and Greek architecture. Nb. Bureau bookcases display books, china or silver behind glazed doors, but are described more accurately as bureau cabinets when they are fitted with blind doors. We often refer to antique bookcases / cabinets as ''secretary desks'' in the US. Information on pediments: 'Illustrated Dictionary...