Vintage Walnut Writing Bureau from Denby & Spinks, 1940s

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This is a gorgeous Denby & Spinks Writing Bureau desk that would excentuate a mid century styled living or office … Read more This is a gorgeous Denby & Spinks Writing Bureau desk that would excentuate a mid century styled living or office home setting. Circa 1940s.

The bureau drop front displays a wonderful walnut patination.
When the bureau front is opened, the side brackets extend the two square supports underneath to hold the desk front.
The drop front can be opened, exposing the gorgeous leather embossed writing desk.
The interior has 5 pigeon holes, with a small central drawer finished with an orange handle, perfect for storing documents or books.

There is the original Denby & Spinks plaque to the interior of the top drawer, aswell as a stamp to the backside (see photograph).

The desk front comprises of a smaller upper drawer, and a larger lower graduating drawer.
The drawers are all finished with matching circular metal drop handles.
These drawers are great for storing linens, clothing or bedding.

There is no key present for locking the drop front or drawers, but the original lock is present.

Standing proudly on 4 solid, wonderful cabriole legs and pad feet

This handsome Vintage Writing Bureau would make a statement in the home decor.

Overall, this Writing Bureau is in great condition, with slight signs of use and veneer wear, as to be expected from years of historical use (see photographs).
There is more heavy signs of veneer wear to the drop front interior lip (see photograph).

Measuring Approximately :
Height : 96.5cm
Width : 79cm
Depth with lid down : 71cm
Depth : 42cm

Top drawer :
Interior height : 8.5cm
Interior width : 56.5cm
Interior Depth : 32cm

Lower drawer :
Interior height : 10.5cm
Interior width : 70cm
Interior depth : 32cm

Writing Area :
Width : 56cm
Depth: 19cm See less