George II Chippendale Style Desk in Mahogany with Leather Top, 1920s

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Description

A very attractive chippendale style mahogany desk with leather top and locking drawer in lovely vintage condition. Made in the … Read more A very attractive chippendale style mahogany desk with leather top and locking drawer in lovely vintage condition. Made in the george ii style with stunning carved detailing, most likely in the early-to-mid 20th century, this extremely attractive and versatile small desk would also make a super console or side table. Wherever and however it’s used, this super piece will add refined bygone charm and a wonderful antique aesthetic to any interior.

designed to be positioned in the middle of a room and appreciated from all angles, it features long and shapely legs, each displaying gorgeous carved foliage detailing to the shoulders and terminating in impressive ball and claw feet. And around the desktop, there is an attractive border with similar foliage-carved detailing, above inset nitches to all four corners.

the desktop is a great size for laptop use, has a blue leather insert with gold foliage trimmed border and there is a handy, good size, locking and dovetail joined drawer with metal handles and a raised border trim surrounding the lovely grain patterned front.

all in all this is an exceedingly charming and versatile george ii chippendale style desk, which won’t fail to impress and will add bygone finery to any setting.

condition
this is in very good vintage condition. Beautifully crafted and structurally sound, it has only the most minor of marks and bumps to show its age. It has been polished and the leather treated to keep it rejuvenated. Overall it's a gorgeous chippendale style desk in lovely vintage condition and if well looked after it should be just as eye-catching and practical for generations to come – please see the photos.

measurements
height – 77cm, width – 67.5cm, depth – 56.5cm, desktop width – 57cm, desktop depth – 47cm, legroom height – 62.5cm, drawer internal height – 6cm, drawer internal width – 50cm, drawer internal depth - 42cm, est weight – 10-15kg. See less