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A Fine Carlton House Desk After a Design by George Hepplewhite
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
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A Fine Carlton House Desk After a Design by George Hepplewhite

19th century
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Constructed in feathered Spanish Mahogany, with holly inlays, rising on castor capped tapered legs: three mahogany lined drawers with quadrant mouldings in the apron; the superstructure of bow form, fitted with banks of three drawers flanking the tooled leather writing surface, which in turn has a reading easel, and to the back six further fitted drawers, all with handles of rectangular shape. Two curved postbox cupboards in turn, flank the central bank. Above, the platform has a pierced trellis guardrail, and brass post slots.

England, Circa 1870

Currently in unrestored, original condition, please contact us for further information.

The desk exactly follows George Hepplewhite’s design for a ‘Gentleman’s Writing Table’ shown in Plate 21 of the posthumously published ‘Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Guide’. The desk was chosen by George 1Vth for his personal usage at the Carlton House, Pall Mall, London.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Carlton House Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1145924
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6678
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This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

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Description
Constructed in feathered Spanish Mahogany, with holly inlays, rising on castor capped tapered legs: three mahogany lined drawers with quadrant mouldings in the apron; the superstructure of bow form, fitted with banks of three drawers flanking the tooled leather writing surface, which in turn has a reading easel, and to the back six further fitted drawers, all with handles of rectangular shape. Two curved postbox cupboards in turn, flank the central bank. Above, the platform has a pierced trellis guardrail, and brass post slots.
fig 1. A mahogany Carlton House desk featuring a wrap-around drawer superstructure, brass gallery railing, green leather writing surface, and tapered legs on castors.
fig 1. A Fine Carlton House Desk After a Design by George Hepplewhite

England, Circa 1870

Currently in unrestored, original condition, please contact us for further information.

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The desk exactly follows George Hepplewhite’s design for a ‘Gentleman’s Writing Table’ shown in Plate 21 of the posthumously published ‘Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Guide’.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

The desk was chosen by George 1Vth for his personal usage at the Carlton House, Pall Mall, London.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Carlton House Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1145924
Dealers Internal Ref
6678
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
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18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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A mahogany Carlton House desk featuring a wrap-around drawer superstructure, brass gallery railing, green leather writing surface, and tapered legs on castors.
A Fine Carlton House Desk after a design by George Hepplewhite
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A Carlton House desk is an 18th-century writing table design featuring a distinctive wrap-around superstructure with small drawers, cupboards, and a brass gallery surrounding a leather-lined writing slope.

These desks were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany or satinwood, featuring inlaid bandings, brass gallery rails, and gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature tapered square or turned legs, brass handles, subtle stringing or marquetry, and a signature U-shaped arrangement of drawers framing the central writing area.

Position the desk near a window or central wall in a home office or library, pairing it with a classic desk chair, brass task lighting, and minimal desktop accessories to complement its woodwork.

Keep the wood dusted with a soft cloth, apply natural beeswax periodically along the grain, and clean the leather surface gently using specialised leather balm while keeping it away from direct heat sources.
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