This is a delightful 19th-century writing desk is sure to add character to many period home offices or living room décor.
Featuring an elegant sliding slatted tambour desk cover that encloses the working surface, exuding quality period craftsmanship.
To the front of the tambour slats is a beautiful brass key hole, with hand holes to either side for easy access (there is no key present).
The slatted cover slides along grooves on the desk's edges.
The desk interior can be exposed, revealing a spacious interior, with pigeon holes that sit above two small side drawers, that are finished with circular metal handles. There are two sliding additions to the interior,
The desk top leads down to two pedestal drawers, allowing the user to sit in between them comfortably. The pedesal drawers have 4 drawers to either side that are finished with gorgeous wooden handles. There is also a large central drawer, and 2 further sliding armrests to either side for support.
This writing desk displays a rich Oak patination that is sure to add warmth and charm to the home setting.
The desk top does not come apart from the lower drawers as it is one solid piece.
Overall, this tambour desk is in great condition, with slight signs of use and veneer wear, as to be expected from an item with years of use (see photographs).
There is a slight break to one of the sliding additions to the interior that has been repaired (see photograph).
Measuring Approximately :
Height : 117cm
Width : 122cm
Depth : 70cm
Upper 3 Drawers :
Interior height : 8.5cm
Interior width : 23cm
Interior Depth : 45cm
Lower drawers :
Interior height : 21cm
Interior width : 23cm
Interior Depth: 45cm
Central drawer :
Interior height : 6cm
Interior width : 55cm
Interior Depth : 45cm
Desk interior :
Height : 32cm
Width : 108cm
Depth : 60cm
Desk interior drawers :
Height : 5cm
Width : 26cm
Depth : 11cm
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Brilliantiques.
