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Super Carved Oak Desk
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Super Carved Oak Desk

19th century
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A very good green man carved oak desk, twisted legs and stretcher, green tooled leather top, freestanding, in overall very good condition.

29.5" high

51" wide

27" depth

Knee height 23" high x 19" wide

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Writing Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1203313
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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

All major credit cards accepted.

If by any chance you find an item not suitable, you will receive a full refund if the item is in the same condition as it left us, minus carriage costs.

Description
A very good green man carved oak desk, twisted legs and stretcher, green tooled leather top, freestanding, in overall very good condition.

29.5" high

51" wide

27" depth

Knee height 23" high x 19" wide

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

fig 1. A carved oak writing desk featuring a green leather top insert, detailed scrollwork drawers with a central mask motif, and heavy barley-twist legs connected by a low stretcher.
fig 1. Super Carved Oak Desk

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

“
Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Writing Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1203313
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Fernyhough Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
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A carved oak writing desk featuring a green leather top insert, detailed scrollwork drawers with a central mask motif, and heavy barley-twist legs connected by a low stretcher.
Super Carved Oak Desk
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Renaissance Revival oak furniture from the nineteenth century features deep relief carvings, classical motifs such as acanthus leaves and mythical masks, and sturdy architectural proportions inspired by sixteenth-century European design.

These desks were typically constructed from solid oak or oak veneers, often incorporating gold-tooled leather or baize writing inserts, hand-forged iron or brass lock mechanisms, and carved wooden drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, irregular tool marks within the relief carving, original steel or brass locks, and natural oxidation or patination on the underside of the timber.

Pairing a carved oak desk with modern neutral walls, contemporary task lighting, and minimalist seating balances the visual weight of the heavy timber and highlights the detailed craftsmanship.

Maintain the timber with high-grade beeswax paste applied sparingly, and treat the leather inset with specialised leather balsam to prevent cracking from ambient climate changes.
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