Bureau-style desks may be considered old-fashioned but, when you think about it, are actually perfect for use as an occasional home office. Not only do you get a fair amount of built-in storage for your money but, when the desk space is folded back up, you’re left with an attractive furniture piece that doesn’t dominate your living area, like some other home office furniture choices so often can.
Furthermore, you’re not limited to traditional styles either since there are quite a few modern alternatives. Plus, there are bureaus that combine the best of both worlds with all the features you’d expect with the benefit of modern styling.
A traditional-style bureau with modern influences including soft close doors and smooth operating roll-top.
W84 × D40 × H100 cm
Available in oak or walnut
£799 from johnlewis.com
A restored Harris Lebus writing desk complete with leather writing pad and original brass handles. Repainted externally with F&B black eggshell which adds a contemporary twist
W79 × D41 × H98 cm
£475 from yellowpigeonbespokefurniture.co.uk
A solid oak bureau with carved pattern drawer fronts and antique brass handles
W100 × D52 × H106 cm
£925 from yellowpigeonbespokefurniture.co.uk
A large format Georgian-style mahogany writing desk with the original brass handles
W114 × D55 × H107 cm
£3,245 from pamono.co.uk
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