Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair in Hardwood & Brass, Set of 2

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Lovely vintage Anglo Indian Rosewood with ornate brass inlay Campaign trestle desk with matching directors armchair. A highly decorative and … Read more Lovely vintage Anglo Indian Rosewood with ornate brass inlay Campaign trestle desk with matching directors armchair. A highly decorative and well made pairing, the desk is based on an antique campaign piece dating back to the English occupation of India. These pieces were made for the export market, basically visiting high ranking military officers and dignitaries wanted something to take home from their campaigns to India, so the natives started copying English furniture but adding their own special twist which in this case is the use of Rosewood and the ornate inlay Condition wise, we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom, there may be some light age and use related patina marks. Desk dimensions Height:- 76.5cm Width:- 155cm Depth:- 76cm Knee height:- 63cm Chair dimensions Height:- 91cm Width:- 55cm Depth:- 52cm Seat height:- 52cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point\. CONDITION Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. See less