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What is a bureau in furniture?
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A bureau with respect to furniture is a chest of drawers or a writing desk having drawers and a slanted top. Both are used for storing items. A bureau with only drawers is usually placed in the bedroom while a bureau that is styled like a writing desk lives in an office or library. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage bureaus.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Shop for Bureau Desk on 1stDibs
Walnut Slant Front Bureau/Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This walnut slant front bureau/desk of generous proportions is most likely American.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Antique Georgian Period Bureau Desk
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Georgian Period bureau desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1790-1810.
Category
Antique 1790s British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
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.
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Georgian Bureau Desk Flame Mahogany 1820 Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous period Georgian bureau desk
Wonderful piece of antique Georgian furniture
Look at the patina and grain to the flame mahogany
Top opens up to reveal writing...
Category
Antique 1820s Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Bureau Desk Period Antique Mahogany 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine Georgian mahogany bureau desk, raised on traditional bracket feet Circa 1800
The lower section is fitted with four oak-lined graduated drawers, each retaining decorative brass...
Category
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Desk. Slant Front Writing Secretary.
This 18th century English bureau desk has 3 rows of graduated hand dovetailed drawers and is raised on 4...
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks
Materials
Brass
