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18th Century Chinoiserie Bureau

$7,907.15
£5,750
€6,769.12
CA$10,827.53
A$12,038.15
CHF 6,301.25
MX$147,643.92
NOK 80,230.79
SEK 75,747.37
DKK 50,513.39
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About the Item

For sale is a good quality 18th century and later decorated chinoiserie bureau. The fall front opening to reveal a fully fitted interior and a well, above an arrangement of four drawers (two short over two long), standing on bracket feet. The bureau is decorated throughout and is in very good condition for its age showing light signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Width: 97cm Depth: 52cm Height: 95cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 38.19 in (97 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S27-331stDibs: LU2494341792692

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