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Georgian-inspired antique writing desk in mahogany with veneers and inlays, from the United Kingdom, dating to the 20th century, measuring 180 × 43 × 40 cm, in good condition with minor signs of wear.
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Desk with glazed chest, in mahogany and marquetry - United Kingdom, 20th century
A desk of narrow, elegant proportions, English, in mahogany wood with decorative veneers and geometric inlays.
The upper case features a glazed door and two interior shelves. It is capped by a semicircular, molded pediment, centered by a light‑wood inlaid rosette and flanked by two turned pinnacles.
The lower part has a slant-tilt lid, externally decorated with an oval recess and veneers arranged in a geometric composition, enclosed by a surround of small contrasting inlays. Open, it reveals a writing surface covered in green leather, with an ornamental surround, and an interior partition consisting of pigeonholes, a carved shelf, and two small drawers with wavy fronts.
Under the lid are four drawers, with winged metal pulls and inlaid surrounds. It rests on a carved apron base.
- Origin: United Kingdom.
- Era: 20th century.
- Style: Georgian-inspired, with elements of neoclassicism.
- Materials: mahogany, veneers and inlays of other woods, glass, leather and metal.
- Dimensions: 180 × 43 × 40 cm.
- Condition: Good overall condition, one wing pull is missing and can be replaced.
Desk with glazed chest, in mahogany and marquetry - United Kingdom, 20th century
A desk of narrow, elegant proportions, English, in mahogany wood with decorative veneers and geometric inlays.
The upper case features a glazed door and two interior shelves. It is capped by a semicircular, molded pediment, centered by a light‑wood inlaid rosette and flanked by two turned pinnacles.
The lower part has a slant-tilt lid, externally decorated with an oval recess and veneers arranged in a geometric composition, enclosed by a surround of small contrasting inlays. Open, it reveals a writing surface covered in green leather, with an ornamental surround, and an interior partition consisting of pigeonholes, a carved shelf, and two small drawers with wavy fronts.
Under the lid are four drawers, with winged metal pulls and inlaid surrounds. It rests on a carved apron base.
- Origin: United Kingdom.
- Era: 20th century.
- Style: Georgian-inspired, with elements of neoclassicism.
- Materials: mahogany, veneers and inlays of other woods, glass, leather and metal.
- Dimensions: 180 × 43 × 40 cm.
- Condition: Good overall condition, one wing pull is missing and can be replaced.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Georgian
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
180 cm
Width
43 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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