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18th Century Oak Desk on Later Stand
Martlesham Antiques
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Martlesham Antiques

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18th Century Oak Desk on Later Stand

18th century
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18th Century oak desk on later stand, the sloped desk having a hinged lift up lid opening to reveal a large compartment space with six moulded front drawers, the outside of the desk top having moulded panels along the front and sides, sitting on a later stand with turned legs united by a central stretcher. Circa 1780.

27" x 20 1/4" x 35" high

69cms x 52cms x 89cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Oak Slope Front Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071540
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3660
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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
18th Century oak desk on later stand, the sloped desk having a hinged lift up lid opening to reveal a large compartment space with six moulded front drawers, the outside of the desk top having moulded panels along the front and sides, sitting on a later stand with turned legs united by a central stretcher. Circa 1780.

27" x 20 1/4" x 35" high

69cms x 52cms x 89cms high

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Oak Slope Front Desk to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071540
Dealers Internal Ref
3660
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
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The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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18th Century oak desk on later stand
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A slope-front desk on stand features an angled writing lid integrated above a box section, historically constructed for writing or document storage and raised on a leg frame.

These pieces were crafted from solid native oak timber using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved panels, and forged iron or brass lock mechanisms.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, uneven saw marks, natural shrinkage along timber joints, and age-related patination across high-touch areas.

Place the desk within a hallway, study, or living area alongside neutral wall colours to allow the dark oak grain and geometric profile to function as a focal point.

Apply a natural beeswax polish annually with a soft cloth, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity levels to preserve the timber stability.
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