The Missus and me recently acquired a second-hand wooden bureau in Selby.
We both spotted it and fell in love with it at the same time.
It's got a pull-out writing board with a soft green top, concertina sliding doors, a miniature drawer, big drawers and wooden slots for letters, envelopes and the like.
Finding the proper spot in the house is an issue as we have too much furniture, but it has found a place thus far in the kitchen diner.
I've already started putting reams of paper in the drawers. I'm dying to write a letter!
The Missus never had one as a kid in her parents home, where it's known as a Sekretär. My folks had an old wedge shape one crammed with letters and photos in Preston. That's how I know about bureaus.
Did or do you have a bureau readers?
Yeah, we had one, in Teak, my Mum's wood of choice!
ReplyDeleteTeak is nice Kev. Not a word you hear much now.
DeleteOne place we rented when I was little had a writing desk, with a top that hinged down to serve as a writing surface - but it tipped over every time you leaned on it. So it was not very useful - the table was a lot safer. Very dark brown as I recall.
ReplyDeleteA writing desk, that's a good phrase. I e yet to write at the bureau Paul. I seem to be putting my new toys on it at the moment!
DeleteA lovely place to write your horror stories! SFZ
ReplyDeleteGood idea SF!
DeleteI bought a roll-top desk in the early 90s. It was a modern day production, not an antique. After a few years I got rid of it because it was too big and ungainly
ReplyDeleteNew furniture is always a challenge Ed. Sorry it had to go.
DeleteEssential functional furniture for the horror novelist. I always wanted one, but no longer have any space. It is a lovely piece indeed and I can certainly see why you were drawn to it, Woodsy. The perfect platform for crafting your creepy stories.
ReplyDeleteThanks ever so much Tone.
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