Four-drawer desk – early- to mid-19th century

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Early- to mid-19th century four-drawer desk

Item no. 13

Elegant and practical four-drawer mahogany  desk from c. 1830-50. The desk has mahogany cross-banding to the top, ebony banding, and ebonised ringlets to the turned legs, and generally a lovely original patina. It has an adjustable writing surface which comfortably accommodates the use of a laptop keyboard and leaves space around the slope for fixed items (eg lamp, books). The faux leather may or may not be original, but is most likely also 19th century. The desk bears a striking similarity to an illustration on p.42 of the Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design (Antique Collectors’ Club, 2003), which is attributed to W. Smee and Sons. Castors are new replacements. Drawer locks are in working order.

Height 77cm to the writing surface; 84.5 cm overall height – depth 69 cm – width 106.5cm

Price: $ 1950