Antique English Barrel Top Desk

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An impressive antique English oak barrel top roll top desk, combining utility with refined craftsmanship. The oak has developed a … Read more An impressive antique English oak barrel top roll top desk, combining utility with refined craftsmanship. The oak has developed a beautiful, warm tone, its surface enriched by age and use, while the roll top itself is formed in an exceptionally smooth cylinder—an elegant and precise detail that glides open to reveal the interior.

Inside, a myriad of small drawers and compartments provide abundant storage. The piece also has exceptional brass hardware that lends both durability and distinction. The writing surface extends by way of pull-out slides, handsomely detailed with leather insets for both comfort and style. Most ingeniously, the side slides conceal “hidden compartments” beneath, while the central section of the writing surface transforms into a writing slope, offering versatility in function.

Hand selected in and imported from England, this desk is a fine and characterful piece—equally practical as a working desk and a most handsome statement in the home or study. See less