Nathan Mid-Century Bureau - As featured in Grand Designs Live

This bureau brings retro styling, effortless elegance, and iconic design to your home (office)

This Nathan mid-century bureau, from the “Squares” range, blends cutting-edge styling, with a classic and iconic brand, into one stunning piece.

Nathan furniture is famed for its clean lines and simplistic Scandi designs.  It is highly sought after and collectable because it blends effortlessly with both modern and retro interiors.  

NATHAN MID-CENTURY BUREAU FEATURES

In terms of practicalities, this beautiful bureau comprises of:

2 roomy storage cupboards, suitable for storing a printer

1 large drawer over the cupboards

A drop-down writing desktop refurbished in original teak

6 notepad /letter/magazine pigeonholes

A small pen drawer

Lock and key

Teak veneer to the main body

Original Nathan branding still intact

Height 104cm, Width 84cm, Depth 46cm

It is available painted in Coal Black with a reverse zig zag design in the natural teak or as a separate commission in a variety of options above.

HISTORY OF THE BUREAU

Bureaus have a wonderfully rich history, dating back to the 1600’s, when they were nothing more than a tilted flat surface for “scribing”, to the incredibly elaborate “Wooton desk” versions of the 1880’s. 

In today’s world, many of us are spending more time working from home.  As a result, bureaus are experiencing something of a renaissance.  They have become an essential piece of furniture for people looking for stylish elegance, modern-day practicality and, in this case, a wonderfully eye-catching, stylish design.

BESPOKE CREATION FOR GRAND DESIGNS LIVE

This particular bureau painted in Coal Black was a commission for the House of Upcycling stand at Grand Designs Live, as part of a 'Rustic Contemporary' room set.

The striking reverse zig-zag pattern was created by hand taping the design onto the original piece, gently painting over with a bold, contemporary Coal Black colour, then painstakingly removing the tape, revealing just the right amount of the original wood to create a truly unique, one-off piece.

The bureau was much admired whilst on show at the recent Grand Designs Live exhibition in Birmingham, particularly for its butter smooth paintwork and original design  and is now available for purchase.

NATHAN BUREAU COMMISSIONS

Nathan Furniture is a gift to the furniture artist.  It lends itself to so many different types of restyling.  They are blank canvases just waiting to be reinvented.

In addition to the bureau painted in Coal Black, I also have another naked bureau which can be made to order to your specification. You can choose from the drop down options.

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss a commission piece, please get in touch and together we can create something truly stunning for your home and your unique style.

Featured in the photos

- Coal Black with a modern reverse zig zag pattern in natural teak applied to the doors

- Midnight Blue with a modern gold zigzag pattern applied to the doors

- Bayberry Green with a Copper Geometric chevron pattern applied to the doors.

- Midnight Blue on a similar Nathan sideboard with Deco Tile pattern applied to the doors

The bureau would make a stunning centrepiece to your living area and a great place to store and catchup on paperwork or homework.