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19th Century Parquetry Miniature Desk
Martlesham Antiques
for sale €2,984     $3,239
£2,550

Martlesham Antiques

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19th Century Parquetry Miniature Desk

19th century
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A superb quality early 19th Century miniature bureau / desk made from Kingwood, tulipwood and other exotic woods, having a crossbanded top, parquetry inlaid bureau fall, drawer fronts and the sides of the desk, original brass handles and escutcheons, one long over two short oak lined drawers, the cylinder bureau fall opening to reveal a selection of six small drawers and three faux drawers above, a pull out figured and crossbanded writing surface, the desk has lovely shaped sides and the whole piece is standing on cabriole legs. Circa 1820.

20” x 10” x 19” high

51cms x 26cms x 49cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Parquetry Miniature Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1043721
Dealers Internal Reference
2638
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A superb quality early 19th Century miniature bureau / desk made from Kingwood, tulipwood and other exotic woods, having a crossbanded top, parquetry inlaid bureau fall, drawer fronts and the sides of the desk, original brass handles and escutcheons, one long over two short oak lined drawers, the cylinder bureau fall opening to reveal a selection of six small drawers and three faux drawers above, a pull out figured and crossbanded writing surface, the desk has lovely shaped sides and the whole piece is standing on cabriole legs. Circa 1820.

20” x 10” x 19” high

51cms x 26cms x 49cms high

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Parquetry Miniature Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1043721
Dealers Internal Ref
2638
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century miniature walnut desk with geometric parquetry pattern, a cylinder roll top, cabriole legs, and brass handles.
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Archive I A 19th-century miniature walnut desk with geometric parquetry pattern, a cylinder roll top, cabriole legs, and brass handles.

19th Century parquetry miniature desk

Archive II A 19th-century miniature walnut desk with geometric parquetry pattern, a cylinder roll top, cabriole legs, and brass handles. View II
Archive III A 19th-century miniature walnut desk with geometric parquetry pattern, a cylinder roll top, cabriole legs, and brass handles. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century miniature walnut desk with geometric parquetry pattern, a cylinder roll top, cabriole legs, and brass handles. View IV
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Archive VI A 19th-century miniature walnut desk with geometric parquetry pattern, a cylinder roll top, cabriole legs, and brass handles. View VI
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
Location
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century miniature walnut desk with geometric parquetry pattern, a cylinder roll top, cabriole legs, and brass handles.
19th Century parquetry miniature desk
Ref: SA1043721
A 19th-century miniature walnut desk with geometric parquetry pattern, a cylinder roll top, cabriole legs, and brass handles.
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FAQs

Miniature desks and apprentice pieces were crafted by 19th-century cabinetmakers to demonstrate technical proficiency, present designs to prospective clients, or function as compact desktop accessories.

These items typically feature fine timber veneers such as walnut, fruitwood, and kingwood set in geometric parquetry patterns, accented with hand-cast brass drawer pulls and escutcheons.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-carved cabriole legs, naturally aged timber patination, and hand-fitted brass hardware.

A miniature desk serves as a decorative accent when positioned on a sideboard, console table, or wide shelf, providing historical character and small-scale storage.

Keep parquetry items away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent veneer movement, and polish periodically with a neutral beeswax.
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