{"product_id":"antique-oak-fall-front-writing-bureau-late-victorian-edwardian-circa-1900","title":"Antique Oak Fall-Front Writing Bureau – Late Victorian \/ Edwardian Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully characterful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique oak fall-front writing bureau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, believed to date from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate Victorian to early Edwardian period, approximately 1890–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking piece has enormous decorative presence, combining a beautifully aged dark oak finish with elaborate geometric mouldings reminiscent of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGothic and Jacobean Revival furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substantial fall-front opens to form a generous writing surface and reveals a traditional fitted interior with numerous pigeonholes, compartments and two small drawers. It provides an atmospheric yet genuinely practical workspace for a study, library, living room or home office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the writing section are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree generous graduated drawers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each enhanced with bold applied mouldings and decorative metal drop handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe naturally worn finish is one of the most appealing aspects of this bureau. Decades of use have created variations in colour, rubbed edges, surface marks and a deep patina that would be extremely difficult to reproduce artificially.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful piece for anyone wanting furniture with genuine age, individuality and architectural character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique oak fall-front writing bureau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Victorian \/ early Edwardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDating approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1890–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, naturally aged dark oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGothic \/ Jacobean Revival influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElaborate geometric applied mouldings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge fall-front writing surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional fitted interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple pigeonholes and compartments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo small internal drawers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree generous lower drawers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative metal drop handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful timeworn patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial and highly characterful construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for a study, library, home office or country-house interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 105 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 91 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 48 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth with writing surface open:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 82 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: all dimensions are approximate and are provided as a guide only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in good antique condition with extensive character consistent with its age and history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are surface marks, scratches, knocks, rubbing, colour variations and other signs of historic use throughout. These imperfections form an important part of the bureau’s wonderfully aged appearance rather than detracting from its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery is not included in the purchase price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the size and nature of this piece, delivery is undertaken by an independent furniture courier. Please contact us with your postcode before ordering so that we can provide a bespoke delivery quotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Proudlove Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Proudlove Studio specialises in distinctive antique and vintage furniture, carefully selected for its craftsmanship, character and individuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur collection celebrates beautifully made furniture from the past, giving individual pieces a new chapter within contemporary and traditional interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed Any Help?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information, additional photographs, availability or a personalised delivery quotation, please contact us via \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhatsApp Business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhatsApp Business: \u003ca href=\"tel:07544%20898127\"\u003e07544 898127\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Proudlove Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54557556343111,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8338\/6695\/files\/61053F4D-362C-4115-840D-753F0F857A7C.png?v=1786191710","url":"https:\/\/theproudlovestudio.co.uk\/products\/antique-oak-fall-front-writing-bureau-late-victorian-edwardian-circa-1900","provider":"The Proudlove Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}