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Desk Rare Art Deco Walnut Formerly Bodleian Library Oxford Uni C1925
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Desk Rare Art Deco Walnut Formerly Bodleian Library Oxford Uni C1925

1920 - 1940
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Here we have a wonderfully designed Art Deco Walnut desk formerly of the Bodleian Library Oxford University c1925. As you can see the desk has great colour and patina. The desk has fantastic form and whilst being heavy and solid has kept the elegance of the Art deco period. There is an original leather top with Walnut border. There are two drawers below with unmistakeable Art Deco ribbed handles. The drawers are Mahogany lined with hand cut dovetail joints. The top lifts off from the base for ease of moving. The base has solid flanks again finished in Walnut and the there are sledge feet finished in Rosewood. A super period desk of ample proporations in great retail condition ready for your home. The dimensions are approx 153 cm wide 91 cm deep 77 cm high.

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The best price for this item is always direct from Cloverleaf Home Interiors.

01953 483 691 / 07919040909

This item can be viewed at Cloverleaf Home Interiors where it can be collected from. Alternatively it can be delivered anywhere mainland UK for a fee of £65. Please be aware delivery can take up to 15 business days maximum. Please take this into consideration when leaving feedback.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a family run business providing excellent personal customer service. We operate from our 18th/19th century barn conversions in rural Norfolk. We have a friendly relaxed approach, which our frequently returning and new clients enjoy.

Here at Cloverleaf Home Interiors we are committed to providing excellent customer service. Our genuine high quality antiques are often purchased from private homes and we make sure that every item that leaves us is in the best possible condition. We can also offer a home approval service or source pieces on request and offer a full refund if you are not satisfied. Our aim is to save our customers time and money ensuring there is no risk to the customer when buying antiques through our showroom or via the internet.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors £65 delivery retail quality

Declaration

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Art Deco Walnut Desk to the 1930s.

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SA1210210
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Description
Here we have a wonderfully designed Art Deco Walnut desk formerly of the Bodleian Library Oxford University c1925. As you can see the desk has great colour and patina.
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The desk has fantastic form and whilst being heavy and solid has kept the elegance of the Art deco period.
Cloverleaf Home Interiors

There is an original leather top with Walnut border. There are two drawers below with unmistakeable Art Deco ribbed handles. The drawers are Mahogany lined with hand cut dovetail joints. The top lifts off from the base for ease of moving. The base has solid flanks again finished in Walnut and the there are sledge feet finished in Rosewood. A super period desk of ample proporations in great retail condition ready for your home. The dimensions are approx 153 cm wide 91 cm deep 77 cm high.

fig 1. An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher.
fig 1. Desk Rare Art Deco Walnut Formerly Bodleian Library Oxford Uni C1925

Buy from a trusted LAPADA dealer

The best price for this item is always direct from Cloverleaf Home Interiors.

01953 483 691 / 07919040909

This item can be viewed at Cloverleaf Home Interiors where it can be collected from. Alternatively it can be delivered anywhere mainland UK for a fee of £65. Please be aware delivery can take up to 15 business days maximum. Please take this into consideration when leaving feedback.

fig 2. An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher.
fig 2. Desk Rare Art Deco Walnut Formerly Bodleian Library Oxford Uni C1925

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a family run business providing excellent personal customer service. We operate from our 18th/19th century barn conversions in rural Norfolk. We have a friendly relaxed approach, which our frequently returning and new clients enjoy.

fig 3. An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher.
fig 3. Desk Rare Art Deco Walnut Formerly Bodleian Library Oxford Uni C1925

Here at Cloverleaf Home Interiors we are committed to providing excellent customer service. Our genuine high quality antiques are often purchased from private homes and we make sure that every item that leaves us is in the best possible condition. We can also offer a home approval service or source pieces on request and offer a full refund if you are not satisfied. Our aim is to save our customers time and money ensuring there is no risk to the customer when buying antiques through our showroom or via the internet.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors £65 delivery retail quality

Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Art Deco Walnut Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210210
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

We are a family business and stock 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture.

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Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher.

Desk Rare Art Deco Walnut Formerly Bodleian Library Oxford Uni C1925

Archive II An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher. View II
Archive III An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher. View VIII
Archive IX An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher. View IX
Archive X An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher. View X
Archive XI An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher. View XI
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An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher.
Desk rare Art Deco Walnut formerly Bodleian Library Oxford Uni c1925
Ref: SA1210210
An Art Deco walnut desk featuring a rectangular top with an inset writing surface, frieze drawers with ribbed handles, and a trestle-style base with a low stretcher.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRibbed drawer handles, Trestle base, Stepped edge profile, Inset writing surface

FAQs

Art Deco desks from the 1920s are recognised by their clean geometric silhouettes, architectural proportions, and subtle decorative detailing such as fluted or stepped mouldings. They emphasize structured functionality while utilizing high-quality timbers like walnut and oak.

Desks from this period were predominantly crafted using solid hardwoods and fine veneers, such as walnut, oak, and mahogany. Construction featured hand-cut dovetail joints, inset leather or linoleum writing surfaces, and custom wooden or brass drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces exhibit precise joinery, natural age-appropriate patination, original drawer handles, and solid timber framing beneath veneers. Look for period-specific hardware, geometric edge profiles, and structural sturdiness without modern synthetic fastenings.

An Art Deco desk serves as a grounding anchor in a contemporary home office or library setting. Pair it with a modern desk chair, minimalist brass lighting, and clean neutral walls to complement its strong architectural lines.

Keep the wood nourished by regularly applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain. Clean the surface with a dry, soft cloth, avoid harsh chemical sprays, and protect the timber from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or bleaching.
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