Antique Swedish Mahogany Barley Twist Leg Writing Table

19th century

Sold by Marylebone Antiques

Description

A gorgeous and extremely well made antique Swedish mahogany barley twist leg desk / writing table. This was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.

It is of outstanding quality with a wonderful design. The top has beautiful serpentine shaped edges and an inset tooled leather writing surface. There are cross banded edges and two locking drawers with very fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. The most striking feature of the desk is the fantastic barley twist legs which stand on brass casters. The back of this is also nicely polished, so it can be used as a free standing item.

Width – 43 inches , 109 cm

Depth – 25 inches , 63 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 25.5 inches , 65 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

109cm (42.91")

Depth

63cm (24.80")

Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1097762

Dealers Internal Reference

9159

Dealers Notes

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Description

A gorgeous and extremely well made antique Swedish mahogany barley twist leg desk / writing table. This was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.

It is of outstanding quality with a wonderful design. The top has beautiful serpentine shaped edges and an inset tooled leather writing surface. There are cross banded edges and two locking drawers with very fine, hand cut dovetailed joints.