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Mid Century Teak & Walnut Bureau Desk by Morris of Glasgow – Drop Front Writing Cabinet

Mid Century Teak & Walnut Bureau Desk by Morris of Glasgow – Drop Front Writing Cabinet

Regular price £255.00 GBP
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A beautifully compact mid century bureau desk by Morris of Glasgow, designed to offer both elegant form and practical functionality within a small footprint.

Crafted in a combination of warm teak and richly figured walnut, this piece showcases classic British mid century design with clean lines and subtle contrast in the grain. The drop-front writing surface opens smoothly on brass supports, revealing a thoughtfully arranged interior of pigeonholes and compartments—ideal for organising stationery, documents, or everyday essentials.

Below, a two-door cupboard provides generous concealed storage, making this a versatile piece suited to modern living—perfect as a home office solution, writing desk, or stylish hallway cabinet.

Its compact proportions make it particularly well suited to smaller spaces, while still offering the practicality of a full writing bureau.

Details
• Maker: Morris of Glasgow
• Period: Mid century (c.1960s)
• Material: Teak and walnut veneers with brass fittings
• Configuration: Drop-front bureau with internal compartments and lower cupboard
• Interior: Pigeonholes and small storage sections

Dimensions
• Width: 70 cm
• Depth: 32 cm (closed)
• Depth: 60 cm (open)
• Height: 115 cm

Condition

Good vintage condition overall.
Some age-related wear and light marks consistent with use, including minor surface wear to the writing area and cabinet. Structurally sound and functions well.

Styling Notes
• Ideal as a compact home office desk
• Perfect for smaller rooms, flats, or alcoves
• Works beautifully in mid century or contemporary interiors
• Great as a hallway bureau or occasional workspace

Delivery & Collection

UK-wide delivery available — message for a tailored quote
Collection welcome from West Yorkshire
Professionally packed and handled with care
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Details

Dimensions
H 115 · W 70 · D 32 cm
Period
1960s
Material
Teak
Maker
Morris of Glasgow
Condition
Very good Good vintage condition overall

An original piece, not a reproduction. There is only one, so once it sells it is gone.

Delivery
Furniture, anywhere in the UK£70 flat
Everything else, UKFree
Everything else, international£30
Collection in personFree, West Yorkshire, by arrangement

One flat rate for furniture wherever you are in the country, sent from West Yorkshire with a specialist furniture carrier rather than a parcel courier. Smaller pieces travel free within the UK. Collection in person is welcome.

Condition and returns

Everything is original and second-hand, so expect the marks a piece has picked up over sixty or seventy years. Anything beyond ordinary wear is described and photographed. If a piece arrives and it is not as described, get in touch within 14 days and we will sort it out.

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