Bureau cabinet - Oak





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Antique English secretaire desk in dark oak, ca. 1900–1910, with a slanted fall-front revealing a writing surface and compartments, two small drawers with brass knobs, and an open base on turned legs; in good used condition with minor signs of age.
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English oak secretaire / escritoire, about 1910–1930
Nicely crafted antique English secretaire in dark oak, probably dating from the first quarter of the 20th century.
The furniture features a characteristic slanted writing top with decorative woodcarving. When opened, it reveals a spacious writing surface and the interior, equipped with various letter and document compartments and two small drawers with brass knobs.
Under the writing top lie two roomy drawers with richly profiled fronts, graceful woodcarving, and brass fittings. The secretaire stands on an open chassis with nicely turned and carved front legs and crosspieces.
The furniture is executed in a classic English style and has a beautiful authentic appearance thanks to the warm wood tone and natural signs of use.
Dimensions:
Height: approximately 102 cm
Width: approximately 75 cm
Depth: approximately 47 cm
Condition: Good used condition appropriate for its age and use. Visible signs of wear and patina, particularly on the writing surface and some edges. See photos for a good impression of the condition. No observable factory mark or maker’s plate found.
Dating: probably around 1910–1930
Origin/style: England / English style
Material: mainly oak, brass hardware
English oak secretaire / escritoire, about 1910–1930
Nicely crafted antique English secretaire in dark oak, probably dating from the first quarter of the 20th century.
The furniture features a characteristic slanted writing top with decorative woodcarving. When opened, it reveals a spacious writing surface and the interior, equipped with various letter and document compartments and two small drawers with brass knobs.
Under the writing top lie two roomy drawers with richly profiled fronts, graceful woodcarving, and brass fittings. The secretaire stands on an open chassis with nicely turned and carved front legs and crosspieces.
The furniture is executed in a classic English style and has a beautiful authentic appearance thanks to the warm wood tone and natural signs of use.
Dimensions:
Height: approximately 102 cm
Width: approximately 75 cm
Depth: approximately 47 cm
Condition: Good used condition appropriate for its age and use. Visible signs of wear and patina, particularly on the writing surface and some edges. See photos for a good impression of the condition. No observable factory mark or maker’s plate found.
Dating: probably around 1910–1930
Origin/style: England / English style
Material: mainly oak, brass hardware

