1281431

Oak Barleytwist Bureau #1281431

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Furniture Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Oak Barleytwist Bureau #1281431
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Exquisite and remarkably charming, this solid oak bureau was hand-crafted in England around 1920. Since that time, the piece has come to acquire a fantastic patina that complements quite well the distinct oak grin, which is particularly lovely on this piece, especially due to the generous use of tiger oak. Barleytwist legs support the piece in absolute elegance, a trait reciprocated in the decorative buttons on the bureau face and in the solid brass tear-drop pulls. The support slides also extend automatically when the bureau face is pulled down, revealing half a dozen shelf spaces as well as a small drawer. There are two additional, large drawers, both with front and rear dovetail joints, a sign of fine and sturdy craftsmanship.

Age splits have developed on one side of the piece; however, the phenomenon is purely cosmetic and does not affect the structural integrity of the piece--rather, they confirm the age of the piece. There is also a small section of moulding missing on the lower left corner of the piece, as well as a few scratches and spots of wear, most notably the two light impressions on the face of the piece that have resulted from a century of the bureau face resting on the support slides. However, structural integrity remains strong, and the piece also a offers a range of functions, as it can be used as both a small chest and a desk. The charm and solid construction that this piece offers cannot be contested--this artifact of a bygone era could be yours today! ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Very Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c1920</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:England</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:39.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:16</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:29.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Oak Barleytwist Bureau</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Jacobean</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Solid Oak, Brass Pulls</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Atlanta, GA</td></tr>
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