Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880
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About this item
This is an antique ladies morning room desk. An English, walnut and satinwood pedestal writing table with Aesthetic Period taste, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.
A treat of craftsmanship and visual appeal. Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order. Select walnut to body shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues. Graced with a quality wax polish finish throughout.
Mahogany writing surface with a quality tooled and embossed leather skiver. Arrangement of three drawers above the pedestal base, dressed with inset, working locks — key present. Striking satinwood fascia, with brass drop handles for ease of access. Each pedestal houses a generously sized cabinet with document slides — working locks, key present.
E.W. Godwin overtones present in the bold panelled cabinet doors. Ebonised reeding accentuates geometric lines vertically and horizontally. Finished with a quality panelled back. Shaped lower aprons stand above delightful and distinctive bee hive feet.
Condition : Presented in very good antique condition.
Materials : Walnut
Origin : English
Manufacture Date : c.1880
Additional Information
18.8185 (AB-102063)
W: 120.5cm (47.4")H: 75cm (29.5")D: 57.5cm (22.6")
19th Century, Victorian (1837 to 1901)
English
Hele, United Kingdom
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