18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, 1760s

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18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, c. 1760.

This desk is of the finest quality, made during the Chippendale … more 18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, c. 1760.

This desk is of the finest quality, made during the Chippendale period and during the reign of George III. It features a shaped veneered top with a leather writing surface above an arrangement of nine short drawers surrounding a recessed cupboard, with fluted angular corners and shaped bracket feet. The desk is in very good antique condition, showcasing a lovely rich colour and patina. It is ready for its new home, structurally sound with smooth-running drawers. Original serpentine desks from the mid-18th century are extremely rare.

Dimensions:82.5 cm high, 124 cm wide, 54.5 cm deep. less