Vintage 6ft Georgian Revival Partners Pedestal Desk 20th C

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Vintage 6ft Georgian Revival Partners Pedestal Desk 20th C

About the Item

An exquisite Vintage flame mahogany partners pedestal desk that dates from the late 20th Century. This desk has been accomplished in the Georgian manner and is beautifully crafted from flame mahogany with satinwood crossbanded decoration. The shaped rectangular top is lined with an inset gold tooled tan leather writing surface. The drawers are oak-lined and the brass "drop" handles add elegance to this sumptuous item. It has eight beautifully hand carved shaped serpentine columns, one on each corner, and they highlight the features of this wonderful desk. This is a partners desk and as such features drawers on one side, and drawers and cupboards on the other. There is no mistaking the sophisticated quality and design of this desk and it is sure to receive the maximum amount of attention wherever it is placed in your home. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 77 cm x Width 184 cm x Depth 114 cm Height 66 cm x Width 70 cm - Kneehole dimensions Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 6 foot x Depth 3 foot, 9 inches Height 2 foot, 2 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches - Kneehole dimensions Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany." The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree. A partners desk is an antique desk form, which is basically two pedestal desks constructed from the start as one large desk joined at the front, for two users working while facing each other. This piece of furniture was first conceived in the United Kingdom to accommodate the work of banking partners. These gentlemen were usually senior bank officials who wished to work together while keeping the convenience and the prestige of a pedestal desk. Our reference: 01210

Dimensions:
Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 72.45 in (184 cm)Depth: 44.89 in (114 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1980
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 012101stDibs: LU950639445532