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Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk
Elmgarden
for sale €1,872     $2,032
£1,600
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Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk

This is a Superbly Designed Carleton House Desk, the desk is made in Oak

The desk has a raised carved gallery at the back with 6 drawers, also the desk has a wraparound top for privacy and hidden in this there are 2 secret compartments, there is a long drawers beneath

The desk stands on cabriole oak legs, the desk in good unrestored condition, this piece would be well suited as a reception desk

The desk is 36” long, 21” deep and 45” high

CS176

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1188010
Dealers Internal Reference
CS176
Description
Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk

This is a Superbly Designed Carleton House Desk, the desk is made in Oak

“
The desk has a raised carved gallery at the back with 6 drawers, also the desk has a wraparound top for privacy and hidden in this there are 2 secret compartments, there is a long drawers beneath.
Elmgarden

The desk stands on cabriole oak legs, the desk in good unrestored condition, this piece would be well suited as a reception desk

The desk is 36” long, 21” deep and 45” high

CS176

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188010
Dealers Internal Ref
CS176
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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An antique dark mahogany writing desk featuring an openwork fretwork gallery, inset leather writing surface, multiple small drawers, and cabriole legs supported by an X-stretcher.
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Archive I An antique dark mahogany writing desk featuring an openwork fretwork gallery, inset leather writing surface, multiple small drawers, and cabriole legs supported by an X-stretcher.

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk

Archive II An antique dark mahogany writing desk featuring an openwork fretwork gallery, inset leather writing surface, multiple small drawers, and cabriole legs supported by an X-stretcher. View II
Archive III An antique dark mahogany writing desk featuring an openwork fretwork gallery, inset leather writing surface, multiple small drawers, and cabriole legs supported by an X-stretcher. View III
Archive IV An antique dark mahogany writing desk featuring an openwork fretwork gallery, inset leather writing surface, multiple small drawers, and cabriole legs supported by an X-stretcher. View IV
Archive V An antique dark mahogany writing desk featuring an openwork fretwork gallery, inset leather writing surface, multiple small drawers, and cabriole legs supported by an X-stretcher. View V
Archive VI An antique dark mahogany writing desk featuring an openwork fretwork gallery, inset leather writing surface, multiple small drawers, and cabriole legs supported by an X-stretcher. View VI
Archive VII An antique dark mahogany writing desk featuring an openwork fretwork gallery, inset leather writing surface, multiple small drawers, and cabriole legs supported by an X-stretcher. View VII
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An antique dark mahogany writing desk featuring an openwork fretwork gallery, inset leather writing surface, multiple small drawers, and cabriole legs supported by an X-stretcher.
Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk
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An antique dark mahogany writing desk featuring an openwork fretwork gallery, inset leather writing surface, multiple small drawers, and cabriole legs supported by an X-stretcher.
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Chinese Chippendale style emerged in 18th-century England, blending traditional Chippendale proportions with Oriental motifs such as openwork fretwork, pagoda-inspired galleries, and carved lattice patterns.

These desks were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring cast brass drawer pulls and often inset leather writing surfaces on the desktop.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved fretwork galleries, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, period brass hardware, and structural elements like cabriole legs connected by shaped stretchers.

A Chippendale desk serves as a focal piece in a modern study, home office, or reading nook, paired with contemporary lighting and neutral walls to highlight the dark wood detail.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain. Protect the leather writing surface from direct sunlight and moisture.
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