Circa 1780 English Georgian Slant-Front Bureau | Professionally Restored | Documented Provenance

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Circa 1780 English Georgian Slant-Front Bureau | Professionally Restored | Documented Provenance

An exceptional late 18th-century English Georgian writing bureau, … Read more Circa 1780 English Georgian Slant-Front Bureau | Professionally Restored | Documented Provenance

An exceptional late 18th-century English Georgian writing bureau, circa 1780, showcasing the timeless elegance, beautiful craftsmanship, and rich character of traditional English antique furniture.

Dating back nearly 250 years, this substantial bureau features a beautifully aged wood finish with warm, natural tones and an elegant slant-front design.

The writing surface opens to reveal an impressive fitted interior, thoughtfully arranged with multiple small drawers, decorative pigeonholes, and a central locking cupboard. The craftsmanship and intricate interior details make this bureau as beautiful when opened as when closed.

Below the writing compartment are four graduated drawers featuring traditional dovetail joinery, period-style brass hardware, and generous storage. Classic bracket feet complete its handsome Georgian silhouette.

English Provenance and Professional Restoration

I originally acquired from Malik Antique in Manchester, England, the bureau is accompanied by original antique dealer documentation identifying it as a Georgian bureau dating to circa 1780.

It was subsequently professionally restored by Don Litt Antiques in England, at a cost of £700, to bring out the natural beauty of the wood while retaining the distinctive character of this historic piece.

I transported the bureau from England to the United States in 2002.

A Timeless and Functional Antique

Equally at home in an elegant library, study, living room, or thoughtfully curated contemporary interior, this bureau combines the beauty of 18th-century furniture with practical everyday functionality.

Its substantial proportions, warm wood tones, and detailed fitted interior make it a distinctive example of traditional English furniture craftsmanship.

Details

- Period: Late 18th century, circa 1780
- Origin: England
- Style: Georgian
- Dimensions: 45.5"W × 21"D × 46.25"H
- Materials: Wood with brass hardware
- Condition: Good antique condition, professionally restored, with age-appropriate character and imperfections
- Provenance: Purchased from Malik Antique, Manchester, England
- Restoration: Don Litt Antiques, England
- Documentation: Original English antique dealer documentation included

A beautiful opportunity to own a genuine piece of English furniture history, combining craftsmanship, elegance, and functionality that have endured for nearly two and a half centuries.


Styles
Georgian
Table Shape
Other (unique shapes)
Table Knee Clearance 15 inch
This 18th-century Solid Wood Georgian Bureau is a stunning piece in terms of form and function, with a deep patina of well-aged wood. The slant-front design, a characteristic of fine Georgian furniture, opens to expose a beautiful writing interior, replete with a distinctively designed succession of small drawers and pigeonholes, as well as a central locking compartment, complete with key and tassel. Below the writing compartment, there are four graduated drawers with dovetailed woodwork, and period-appropriate brass handles with a faint patina, which adds to the bureau's authentic antique appeal. This exquisite bureau stands on classic bracket feet, giving it a commanding but unobtrusive presence that would make it a focal point in a study or a wonderful and stylish companion in a formal living room.
Purchased in Manchester, England carted and shipped to USA..

Dimensions
45 1/2ʺW × 21ʺD × 46 1/4 ʺH See less