Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.An Attractive Satinwood Carlton House DeskOf freestanding form, constructed from satinwood, with inlaid stringing, rosewood crossbanding, and extensive polychrome decoration; rising from square section tapered legs terminating in brass castor shod feet, decorated with pendant floral garlands; the apron inset with three drawers decorated with floral garlands and having gilt handles; the sliding leather inset writing surface flanked by hinged letterboxes with curved lids decorated with scenes of frolicking putti among clouds; concave cupboards at the angles with cartouches of female portraits; the central cupboard flanked by banks of stationary drawers; the front, top & sides all similarly decorated with symbols of love.English, circa 1905The Carlton House desk is a type of writing desk that originated in the late 18th century in England. It is named after Carlton House, the London resid...