Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910

Our Stock # 18.8675

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'')