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Antique Architect's Desk, English, Adjustable, Draughtsman, Pedestal, Georgian

$9,435.75
£6,934
€8,146.30
CA$12,963.12
A$14,472.10
CHF 7,583.16
MX$177,152.72
NOK 96,306.25
SEK 90,804.57
DKK 60,796.66

About the Item

This is an antique architect's desk. An English, mahogany and leather adjustable draughtsman's pedestal desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Fascinating architect's desk, with campaign aesthetic and superb riser top Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Beautiful caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish Select stocks present fine grain interest throughout Classic pedestal form, ideal for central room placement with faux drawers to verso Dual layered desk top with an inset embossed leather skiver Superb riser action with hinges to both sides of the desk Adjusting for angle, with a toothed rack mechanism to hold the desired position Wide central drawer dressed with oval brass handles and inset lock — this key present Upon opening, the drawer presents a striking green baize writing surface Beneath the sliding baize, a suite of storage boxes with alphabetised inlays Six drawers reside within the pedestal base, framing the generous kneehole This is a delightfully versatile antique architect's desk, graced with a superb suite of storage solutions and adjustment. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width: 111cm (43.75'') Max Depth: 63cm (24.75'') Max Height: 81cm (32'') Skiver Width: 97.5cm (38.5'') Skiver Depth: 49cm (19.25'') Kneehole Width: 46.5cm (18.25'') Kneehole Height: 59cm (23.25'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 43.71 in (111 cm)Depth: 24.81 in (63 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.94301stDibs: LU2645339375832

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