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19th Century English Writing Desk, Partner Style, Leather Top, Wood Grain Veneer

About the Item

This mid-19th century English writing desk features handsomely inlaid rich-grained mahogany veneer. It is "partner" or "center" in design, with functional drawers on one side (locking, with keys included), and false drawer fronts on the opposite, ideal for uses in the middle of a room. The central dark brown leather writing pad has been professionally replaced, and has an embossed black border design similar to the original. The short tapered legs ending in metal sabots are extremely sturdy, and the desk is quite solid with no structural issues. At close inspection, it seems the original drawer pulls have been changed to simple circular wooden keyhole escutcheons.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 53.15 in (135 cm)Depth: 29.93 in (76 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Leather,Veneer
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The leather writing surface was professionally replaced by Calero Encuadernación Artesanal (Bookbinders, est. 1907) Madrid, Spain. The drawer hardware appears to have been changed at some point, when and by who unknown. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3306121562512

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