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By H & L Epstein | Cabinetmaker: E. W. Vickerman
Inlaid Wood • Bronze Mounts • England, Mid-20th Century
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By H & L Epstein | Cabinetmaker: E. W. Vickerman
Inlaid Wood • Bronze Mounts • England, Mid-20th Century
This refined English cylinder roll top secretary desk is a beautifully crafted example of mid-20th-century British furniture, produced for the esteemed London retailer H. & L. L. Epstein and executed by noted Leeds cabinetmaker E. W. Vickerman.
The desk showcases exceptional workmanship throughout, featuring a smoothly operating roll top opening to a finely organized interior with multiple drawers, compartments, and a writing surface veneered in striking chevron-patterned wood. Elegant floral marquetry decorates the roll front and interior drawers, while delicate line inlay frames each panel with precision.
The exterior presents rich, warm-toned woods contrasted with darker banding, complemented by finely cast bronze mounts, original-style hardware, and decorative sabots adorning the slender cabriole legs. These details reflect the restrained elegance typical of high-quality English furniture of the period—ornate, yet never excessive.
Both original labels remain intact:
• A retailer’s label from H. & L. L. Epstein (London, England)
• A cabinetmaker’s plaque from E. W. Vickerman, Cabinet Maker, Leeds
The desk is finished on all sides, allowing for versatile placement within a room—ideal as a writing desk, secretary, or statement piece in a study, living space, or bedroom.
Details:
• Authentic English-made secretary desk
• Attributed to H. & L. L. Epstein, London
• Cabinetmaker label: E. W. Vickerman, Leeds
• Cylinder roll top with smooth action
• Floral marquetry and fine inlay throughout
• Multiple interior drawers and compartments
• Bronze mounts, hardware, and leg sabots
• Finished back for flexible placement
A sophisticated and highly collectible English desk that combines form, function, and documented craftsmanship—quietly luxurious and increasingly hard to find.
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- Dimensions
- 30.25ʺW × 18ʺD × 40.25ʺH
- Styles
- English Traditional
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Table Knee Clearance
- 18.0 in
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Veneer
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use. Structurally sound and beautifully preserved, with labels intact. Excellent vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use. Structurally sound and beautifully preserved, with labels intact. less
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