A superb quality finely carved Edwardian (circa 1905) mahogany kidney shaped freestanding desk or this could be used as a dressing table.
This desk consists of an original kidney shaped brown leather top with tooled edge, mahogany crossbanding and a carved and moulded edge.
This leads down to five cockbeaded drawers, all with relief foliate and husk carved decoration with brass knob handles and mahogany linings, with oval paterae to either side of the central drawer and carved brackets to the top of the kneehole.
The sides having a panel to the top replicating the design of the drawer fronts, the lower shaped panel of figured mahogany with applied astragal moulding.
The back consists of three panels to the top replicating the design of the drawer fronts with two lower shaped panels with applied astragal moulding, the kneehole with carved brackets to the top.
The desk is supported on French style cabriole legs with foliate carved decoration to the knee and leg, terminatin
...g with a scroll foot.
This desk is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home – this is a very versatile piece, particularly being freestanding, this item could be used as a desk or dressing table etc.
Please note: the bronze shown is not included in the list price.
Size:
Height: 29.75'''' / 75.5cm
Width: 48'''' / 122cm
Depth: 26.5'''' / 67.25cm
Kneehole height: 24.75'''' / 63cm
width: 15'''' / 38cm
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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.
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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.
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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE
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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1207470
Dateline of this antique is Edwardian
Height is 75.5cm (29.7inches)Width is 122cm (48.0inches)Depth is 67.2cm (26.5inches)
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