Bureaus have a long history. Though they have been considered a status symbol in the past, bureaus are now primarily used as storage. Generally made of wood, bureaus were popular in medieval Europe in the homes of nobility. The early 17th century bureaus were usually made of oak or walnut. The richness of the wood and the ornate designs added to their value.
The bureau is a piece of furniture with layers of horizontal drawers stacked on top of each other. Each drawer typically has a knob or handle to help open it. Bureaus are usually placed against a wall and are often exquisitely crafted with intricate designs even when the materials used are simple. They may also have a relatively plain appearance with a good finish.
Bureaus can be both functional and elegant. They are generally placed in bedrooms to store clothing and other items. In modern homes, a bureau is also used to store jewellery, photo albums, cosmetics, souvenirs and documents. A bureau is great for storing smaller items that need to be safe and easily accessible. The top of the bureau can also be used to place family photographs, a lamp, scented candles or other decorative items.
A bureau can be teamed with a vertical mirror to match the room’s décor and serve as a dressing table. Generally, there are two types of bureau: waist-high and bench-high. However, it would not be unusual to find a shoulder-high bureau as well.
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