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Regency Ladies Desk on Lyre Supports
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Regency Ladies Desk on Lyre Supports

19th century
Description

Fine quality ladies desk on lyre end supports with folding desk surface & having a removable top cupboard secretaire

Pull out frieze drawer with concealed side pen/ink drawer, the opened drawer provides a rest for the fold over writing surface; top panelled double cupboard doors open to reveal a fitted interior with nine drawers and three pigeon holes.

Desk height when opened is 67cm, overall depth when desk is open is 77cm. Twin surmounting gallery rails.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Eclectic Antiques has dated this Regency Lyre Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1203292
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Description
Fine quality ladies desk on lyre end supports with folding desk surface & having a removable top cupboard secretaire

Pull out frieze drawer with concealed side pen/ink drawer, the opened drawer provides a rest for the fold over writing surface; top panelled double cupboard doors open to reveal a fitted interior with nine drawers and three pigeon holes.

Desk height when opened is 67cm, overall depth when desk is open is 77cm. Twin surmounting gallery rails.

Please contact us if you require any further information.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Eclectic Antiques has dated this Regency Lyre Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203292
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A dark mahogany Regency writing desk featuring twin lyre-shaped end supports, a fold-out leather-lined writing surface, and an upper cabinet with small fitted drawers.
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Archive I A dark mahogany Regency writing desk featuring twin lyre-shaped end supports, a fold-out leather-lined writing surface, and an upper cabinet with small fitted drawers.

Regency Ladies Desk on Lyre Supports

Archive II A dark mahogany Regency writing desk featuring twin lyre-shaped end supports, a fold-out leather-lined writing surface, and an upper cabinet with small fitted drawers. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany Regency writing desk featuring twin lyre-shaped end supports, a fold-out leather-lined writing surface, and an upper cabinet with small fitted drawers. View III
Archive IV A dark mahogany Regency writing desk featuring twin lyre-shaped end supports, a fold-out leather-lined writing surface, and an upper cabinet with small fitted drawers. View IV
Archive V A dark mahogany Regency writing desk featuring twin lyre-shaped end supports, a fold-out leather-lined writing surface, and an upper cabinet with small fitted drawers. View V
Archive VI A dark mahogany Regency writing desk featuring twin lyre-shaped end supports, a fold-out leather-lined writing surface, and an upper cabinet with small fitted drawers. View VI
Archive VII A dark mahogany Regency writing desk featuring twin lyre-shaped end supports, a fold-out leather-lined writing surface, and an upper cabinet with small fitted drawers. View VII
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Archive IX A dark mahogany Regency writing desk featuring twin lyre-shaped end supports, a fold-out leather-lined writing surface, and an upper cabinet with small fitted drawers. View IX
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A dark mahogany Regency writing desk featuring twin lyre-shaped end supports, a fold-out leather-lined writing surface, and an upper cabinet with small fitted drawers.
Regency Ladies Desk on Lyre Supports
Ref: SA1203292
A dark mahogany Regency writing desk featuring twin lyre-shaped end supports, a fold-out leather-lined writing surface, and an upper cabinet with small fitted drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLyre supports, Turned stretcher, Fitted drawers, Spindle gallery
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This 19th-century Regency ladies desk is fashioned from dark brown mahogany with brass hardware and a red leather insert on the fold-out writing surface. The piece stands on twin lyre-shaped end supports linked by a turned stretcher, terminating in carved paw feet, while the upper removable secretaire cabinet incorporates panelled double doors, small fitted drawers with round wooden pull knobs, pigeon holes, and a twin-rail spindle gallery on top. A pull-out frieze drawer sits below the desk surface. Dimensions are 112 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, with an open desk height of 67 cm and an overall depth of 77 cm. Suitable for use in a study, home office, or living room, this compact desk provides a dedicated writing space with integrated storage compartments for correspondence and stationery. The drop-down flap opens to create an extended working area supported by the pull-out drawer below, whilst the upper cabinet keeps small items organised behind enclosed doors.

FAQs

A Regency lyre writing desk is a compact piece of furniture originating from the early nineteenth century, characterised by end supports shaped like classical Greek lyres. These desks were designed for personal correspondence and feature fitted interiors, drawer compartments, and folding writing surfaces.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilized mahogany, rosewood, and fine wood veneers, paired with hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, brass hardware fittings, and leather-inlaid writing slopes.

Authentic pieces feature signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-sawn timber marks, natural oxidisation on drawer linings, uneven hand-cut dovetails, and original cast brass knobs or castors.

Place the desk in a quiet room alcove, window bay, or home office alongside minimalist contemporary lighting and simple neutral wall treatments to complement the dark wood tones.

Maintain the surface by applying a pure beeswax polish annually, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and radiators, and maintaining stable humidity levels to prevent timber movement.
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