This is a handsome antique bureau bookcase which dates to the early 20th century.
It is an elegant and substantial piece which could serve a variety of purposes, offering useful storage and display space with the benefit of having a desk space to sit and work. The bureau bookcase is well made from solid oak and oak plywood and is solid and heavy, with the benefit of splitting into three parts for easy transportation. The bureau section has four lockable drawers which are finished with decorative metal handles. The drawers are set below a sloping top which opens to reveal pigeon holes and small drawers suitable for storing correspondence and stationery. The top cabinet section is glazed and is also lockable, the interior houses three adjustable shelves which sit on small wooden supports. The bureau has been hand sanded back to the natural wood and waxed. The back of the cabinet has been hand painted in white paint which contrast nicely against the dark brown exterior.
CONDITION
This piece is in solid structural condition with various minor cosmetic marks of age and use.
MEASUREMENTS
top section height-102cms width- 111cms depth- 29cms shelf heights, as shown, top 19.5cms, 2nd 20cms, 3rd 20cms, bottom 23.5cms shelf width 98cms, depth 18cms
base section height- 106.5cms width- 107.5cms depth- 46cms
The measurements are taken at the widest points and this piece splits into three sections, bureau base, glazed cabinet and top plinth.
