1880s Antique English Walnut Ladies Morning Room Desk

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This is an antique ladies morning room desk. An English, walnut and satinwood pedestal writing table with Aesthetic Period taste, … Read more This is an antique ladies morning room desk. An English, walnut and satinwood pedestal writing table with Aesthetic Period taste, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.

A treat of craftsmanship and visual appeal
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Select walnut to body shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues
Graced with a quality wax polish finish throughout

Mahogany writing surface with a quality tooled and embossed leather skiver
Arrangement of three drawers above the pedestal base, dressed with inset, working locks — key present
Striking satinwood fascia, with brass drop handles for ease of access
Each pedestal houses a generously sized cabinet with document slides — working locks, key present

E.W. Godwin overtones present in the bold panelled cabinet doors
Ebonised reeding accentuates geometric lines vertically and horizontally
Finished with a quality panelled back
Shaped lower aprons stand above delightful and distinctive bee hive feet

Dimensions:
Max Width: 120.5cm (47.5'')
Max Depth: 57.5cm (22.75'')
Max Height: 75cm (29.5'')

Skiver Width: 106.5cm (42'')
Skiver Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Kneehole Width: 48cm (19'')
Kneehole Depth: 54cm (21.25'')
Kneehole Height: 58.5cm (23'')

Document Slides Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')
Document Slides Depth: 43cm (17'') See less