Black Japanned Chinoiserie Slim Bureau

This neat antique Chinoiserie bureau is a beautifully crafted piece, featuring a slim and elegant profile, making it ideal for smaller spaces while maintaining a striking decorative presence.

The bureau is finished in a rich black japanned lacquer, serving as a dramatic backdrop for the hand-painted raised Chinoiserie decoration, which showcases detailed Oriental scenes and delicate florals in gilded tones.

Its narrow width makes it a practical yet ornate writing desk, perfect for modern homes with a taste for antique charm.

The front panel folds down, automatically extending the internal arm supports for stability. Inside, the bureau is fitted with pigeonhole compartments and a small drawer for organization, ideal for letters, papers, and writing essentials.

The interior writing space is finished with a classic red felt surface, providing a refined contrast to the dark lacquer. The Chinoiserie decoration continues inside, ensuring elegance even when open.

Below the writing area, the bureau features three smoothly operating drawers, fitted with round brass drop handles. These offer additional storage for documents, pens, and personal items.

The bureau is elevated on elegantly curved cabriole legs, with finely painted detailing on the knees, adding to its sophisticated silhouette.

The original paintwork remains in good condition, though the top surface shows slight wear, a charming testament to over a century of use and care.

This ornate and functional antique bureau blends artistry with practicality, making it a standout piece in any space, whether used as a writing desk or simply as a decorative statement.

W 57.5cm/23.5″
D closed 42cm/16.5″
H max 103.5cm/40.75″
D open 73cm/28.75″
Writing surface H 75cm/29.5″
Floor to underside of writing surface H 72.5cm/28.5″