Exeter, Devon
Details
- Dimensions
- 28.25ʺW × 11.75ʺD × 47.25ʺH
- Table Shape
- Other (unique shapes)
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Brass
- Glass
- Leather
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
- Description
-
This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating to the Edwardian period, circa …
more
This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Graced with superb colour and of usefully compact stature
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Select walnut stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues
Of distinctive form, the tambour lower tapers outwards from the upper cabinet
Dressed to the top with a pierced fretwork upstand and accentuated with bronzed feathered scrolls
Twin field panels adorn the fall of the upper cabinet, dressed with a stout lock escutcheon — key absent
Lowering the fall, supported by the storage drawer reveals a tooled, deep crimson leather writing surface
Behind the desk space, a compliment of glass ink wells and a wide pen rest
Below, a single drawer dressed with a solid brass drop handle, and baize rests to carry the fall when lowered
At the midpoint, a galleried shelf featuring stout risers and vase turned spindles
Smooth action to the tambour lift, the inside usefully divided into three
Standing upon square section legs with shaped aprons to each side
This is a delightful antique bureau cabinet, with fine craftsmanship and of a useful proportion to benefit spaces throughout the home. Well appointed and aesthetically pleasing. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 71.5cm (28.25'')
Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')
Max Height: 120cm (47.25'')
Slope Height: 72.5cm (28.5'')
Extended Depth: 51.5cm (20.25'')
Skiver Width: 51.5cm (20.25'')
Skiver Depth: 27cm (10.75'') less
Exeter, Devon
Questions about the item?
Featured Promoted Listings
Related Collections
- Charles Limbert Writing Desks
- Rubber Writing Desks
- Japanese Writing Desks
- Gianfranco Frattini Writing Desks
- Harvey Probber Writing Desks
- Giancarlo Piretti Writing Desks
- Islamic Writing Desks
- Brass Finish Writing Desks
- Faux Shagreen Writing Desks
- Stainless Steel Writing Desks
- François Linke Writing Desks
- Stanley Furniture Writing Desks
- Black Writing Desks
- Mahogany Writing Desks
- Rattan Writing Desks
- Traditional Writing Desks
- French Writing Desks
- Bamboo Writing Desks
- Pine Writing Desks
- English Traditional Writing Desks
- Green Writing Desks
- Lexington Furniture Writing Desks
- Walnut Writing Desks
- Antique Writing Desks
- Louis XV Writing Desks