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Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand

$7,572.38
£5,500
€6,478.17
CA$10,373.79
A$11,510.59
CHF 6,029.49
MX$141,150.73
NOK 76,693.10
SEK 72,395.01
DKK 48,311.80
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About the Item

Antique English wooden desk with reading stand Beautifully carved from wood, this Victorian English reading desk is supported by two legs with scrolled column-like profiles, with both legs joined by a central stretcher bar. The legs are adjustable with a key, allowing the desk to function as a seated or standing desk. The tabletop is shallow and features a book or paper holder to read from in the middle, which is adjustable to various angles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 38.59 in (98 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 140331stDibs: LU956321847642

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