Antique Georgian Burlwood Roll Top Desk

About the Item

For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you, and give us your zip code, we can usually ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Georgian Burlwood Rolltop Desk Key Features and Styles Slant-Front Design: The desk has a hinged "fall-front" or "slant-front" that opens to provide a flat tooled leather writing surface. Featuring working locks with 3 keys, and a hidden/secret drawer for keys. The top writing surface comes out as you roll up the front cover. Interior Organization: The upper section reveals a series of pigeonholes, small drawers, and often a central "prospect door" (the small door with the lion inlay in your image) for more private storage. Inlay Details: Features prominent marquetry (the lion figure and geometric borders) and burlwood veneers, which were hallmark decorative elements of high-end furniture from the Dutch or English traditions during this period. Base Storage: The bottom half consists of several large, graduated drawers with decorative brass hardware. Approximate Measurements in Inches 48 1/2" high at back 47" wide 25 1/2" deep (back to front) The desk top extends out an additional 6" and is 30" high Condition Report In good, structurally sound, and sturdy condition with some scrapes, nicks and dings which have been touched up mostly on the top trim edge. The key drawer has a chip on 1 corner and there is a small lighter area on the leather. The photos and video are an important part of the item description and condition so please use the zoom feature to view them closely. Have questions? You can message us or you can call us by going to our Storefront page and clicking on the "CALL" button at the top right of the page. We have many other similarly styled furniture pieces listed. To see them, scroll down and click on VIEW ALL below, then MORE FROM THIS SELLER, where you can use SEARCH to view all the items from this Seller. You can also save the seller and be notified whenever new items are posted. We appreciate your business and will do everything possible to make sure you are a happy customer. Local delivery and pickup available.

Dimensions:
Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)
Style:
Georgian (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Burl
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In good, structurally sound, and sturdy condition with some scrapes, nicks and dings which have been touched up mostly on the top trim edge. The key drawer has a chip on 1 corner and there is a small lighter area on the leather.
Seller Location:
Lake Worth, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5963249557872