Antique English Art Deco Burr Walnut Office Writing Desk Bureau / Bookcase (Circa 1930)

Summary:
• Item: Bureau / Desk
• Circa: 1930
• Period: Art Deco
• Wood: Burr Walnut
• Provenance: England, UK
• Size: 2ft 6¼” wide by 1ft 4” deep
• Superb figured walnut veneers
• Vertical hinged fall to top section
• Fitted desk interior + drawer
• Twin cupboards below
• Internal cupboard dividers
• Original working locks & keys
• Classic Art Deco styling
• Curved corners, stepped design & clean lines
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent original condition
• Single piece item

Here is an example of a fine quality and unusual Art Deco bureau / desk, incorporating shelves below, circa 1930, in excellent original condition. The bureau features a hinged fall, secured by twin brass stays, to reveal a large writing surface area. The interior comprises 4 internal pigeon holes. These pigeon holes are ideal for storing paperwork or mail. The fall is decorated with stunning mirror matched burr walnut veneers and is fitted with the original working brass lever lock (with key). Further below, there are two adjustable shelves, which are idea for storing magazines and books. The bureau is raised on a recessed black plinth and the whole piece incorporates classic Art Deco styling with curved clean minimalist lines.

The bureau features a mellow walnut colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through the years of care and cleaning it has received. This truly is a very beautiful bureau with quality construction and it is original throughout. It is rare to see one in such good condition.

This bureau would look superb in a variety of rooms from the work place to the home office or bedroom. The item would certainly grace any home or office and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:
This bureau is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There are no marks, stains or scratches to the top of the desk or inside the compartments. The fall and cupboard doors feature the original working lock and keys. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through the years of care and cleaning it has received. This is a single piece item; it does not dismantle into sections. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.

Desk Dimensions:
External Height = 106.8cm or 42” or 3ft 6”
External Width = 68.6cm or 27” or 2ft 3”
External Depth = 39.1cm or 15½” or 1ft 3½”
Writing Height = 77.5cm or 30½” or 2ft 6½”

The following dimensions relate to the writing interior of the bureau:

Interior Height = 27.5cm or 10⅞”
Interior Width = 63cm or 24¾” or 2ft 0¾”
Interior Depth = 36.5cm or 14⅜” or 1ft 2⅜”

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Ref. Desk 59