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Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency
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Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency

19th century
Description

This is an antique lead architect's riser desk. An English, mahogany draughtsman or cartographer's table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Exceptional craftsmanship for the discerning architect or cartographer

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks present striking colour and fine grain interest

A grand piece, with marvellous flexibility for multiple disciplines

Dual-fold riser top a hallmark of this fine professional desk

First rising to an angle, resting upon graduated nacelles upon the frame

Once raised, the writing slope articulates to a near horizontal angle

Each piece can be positioned in a range of heights and angles for convenience

Top surface replete with a pair of removable document rests

Striking scallop kneehole creates an impressive form across the fascia

Central drawer replete with a brass-lined lock — in working order, key present

Bank of side drawers adds further storage for associated tools and implements

The whole riding smoothly upon a quartet of brass castors

This is a striking antique lead architect's riser desk, with a fascinating riser top, offering a range of adjustments to suit draughtsman and cartographers alike. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home office or commercial establishment.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 93cm (36.5'')

Max Depth: 63cm (24.75'')

Max Height: 75cm (29.5'')

Raised Height: 118.5cm (46.75'')

Kneehole Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Kneehole Height: 56cm (22'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Architect Riser Desk to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192999
Dealers Internal Reference
25851
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Description
This is an antique lead architect's riser desk. An English, mahogany draughtsman or cartographer's table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Exceptional craftsmanship for the discerning architect or cartographer

fig 1. A Regency mahogany metamorphic architects desk featuring an adjustable tilted top on ratchet risers above a kneehole drawer base with brass handles.
fig 1. Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks present striking colour and fine grain interest

A grand piece, with marvellous flexibility for multiple disciplines

Dual-fold riser top a hallmark of this fine professional desk

fig 2. A Regency mahogany metamorphic architects desk featuring an adjustable tilted top on ratchet risers above a kneehole drawer base with brass handles.
fig 2. Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency

First rising to an angle, resting upon graduated nacelles upon the frame

Once raised, the writing slope articulates to a near horizontal angle

Each piece can be positioned in a range of heights and angles for convenience

fig 3. A Regency mahogany metamorphic architects desk featuring an adjustable tilted top on ratchet risers above a kneehole drawer base with brass handles.
fig 3. Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency

Top surface replete with a pair of removable document rests

Striking scallop kneehole creates an impressive form across the fascia

Central drawer replete with a brass-lined lock — in working order, key present

fig 4. A Regency mahogany metamorphic architects desk featuring an adjustable tilted top on ratchet risers above a kneehole drawer base with brass handles.
fig 4. Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency

Bank of side drawers adds further storage for associated tools and implements

The whole riding smoothly upon a quartet of brass castors

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This is a striking antique lead architect's riser desk, with a fascinating riser top, offering a range of adjustments to suit draughtsman and cartographers alike.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home office or commercial establishment.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 93cm (36.5'')

Max Depth: 63cm (24.75'')

Max Height: 75cm (29.5'')

Raised Height: 118.5cm (46.75'')

Kneehole Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Kneehole Height: 56cm (22'')

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Architect Riser Desk to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192999
Dealers Internal Ref
25851
London Fine Antiques
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A Regency mahogany metamorphic architects desk featuring an adjustable tilted top on ratchet risers above a kneehole drawer base with brass handles.
Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency
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A Regency metamorphic architects desk is a specialized writing table featuring mechanical ratchets or risers that allow the desktop surface to be elevated and angled for drafting or standing work while maintaining integrated drawer storage.

These desks typically feature solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints, brass ratchet mechanisms, brass swan-neck handles, and brass castors attached to turned or tapered legs.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved ratchet notches, aged brass hardware displaying natural oxidisation, hand-planed drawer linings, and original castors suited to the early 19th-century aesthetic.

Position the desk as a focal point within a home office, library, or study, pairing it with neutral walls, minimalist leather seating, and subtle brass lighting accents to highlight its mechanical features.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, apply natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain the timber patination, and keep mechanical ratchets clean and free from debris without applying harsh chemical solvents.
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