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Birds Eye Maple Desk with Superstructure Containing Containing Drawers
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Birds Eye Maple Desk with Superstructure Containing Containing Drawers

19th century
Description

A C19th Birds Eye maple desk the superstructure with four small drawers and gilded ormolu gallery, above a desk with shaped leather insert.

Below one long drawer and two further drawers on each side, the bottom and top further decorated with turned maple decoration and on turned legs with four brown ceramic and brass casters, the piece is exceptionally rare in this wood and is in the manner of schoolbred and co although not marked

Measuring

Height 102 cms

Width 95 cms

Depth 56 cms

Condition

Good all over and has its original key for the largest drawer

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Birds Eye Maple Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222181
Dealers Notes

Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

If you are unhappy with any item I offer a full money back guarantee once the item is safely back in my possession and undamaged as a result of misuse. Please feel free to ring me with any queries you may have, I'm always happy to discuss anything to do with antiques !!

Opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am - 6pm.

Or by appointment.

Description
A C19th Birds Eye maple desk the superstructure with four small drawers and gilded ormolu gallery, above a desk with shaped leather insert.

Below one long drawer and two further drawers on each side, the bottom and top further decorated with turned maple decoration and on turned legs with four brown ceramic and brass casters, the piece is exceptionally rare in this wood and is in the manner of schoolbred and co although not marked

Measuring

Height 102 cms

Width 95 cms

Depth 56 cms

Condition

Good all over and has its original key for the largest drawer

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Birds Eye Maple Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222181
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the I M Chaney Antique Furniture Profile Page

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Archive I An antique birds eye maple writing desk featuring a black leather surface, turned legs on castors, and an upper superstructure with small drawers and a brass gallery railing.

Birds Eye Maple Desk with Superstructure Containing Containing Drawers

Archive II An antique birds eye maple writing desk featuring a black leather surface, turned legs on castors, and an upper superstructure with small drawers and a brass gallery railing. View II
Archive III An antique birds eye maple writing desk featuring a black leather surface, turned legs on castors, and an upper superstructure with small drawers and a brass gallery railing. View III
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Archive V An antique birds eye maple writing desk featuring a black leather surface, turned legs on castors, and an upper superstructure with small drawers and a brass gallery railing. View V
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Archive IX An antique birds eye maple writing desk featuring a black leather surface, turned legs on castors, and an upper superstructure with small drawers and a brass gallery railing. View IX
Archive X An antique birds eye maple writing desk featuring a black leather surface, turned legs on castors, and an upper superstructure with small drawers and a brass gallery railing. View X
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
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25 North View
Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2009
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An antique birds eye maple writing desk featuring a black leather surface, turned legs on castors, and an upper superstructure with small drawers and a brass gallery railing.
Birds Eye maple desk with superstructure containing containing drawers
Ref: SA1222181
An antique birds eye maple writing desk featuring a black leather surface, turned legs on castors, and an upper superstructure with small drawers and a brass gallery railing.
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A superstructure desk incorporates a raised upper tier featuring small drawers, open compartments, or galleries above the main writing surface. Originating in 18th-century France as the bonheur du jour, these designs provided organised storage for correspondence, stationery, and small personal belongings.

These desks are predominantly constructed using solid wood frames finished with birds eye maple veneers, valued for their distinctive figurative grain patterns. Writing surfaces typically feature skiver leather insets, complemented by turned wooden knobs, cast-metal castors, and pierced brass gallery rails.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joinery, original castors, and natural tone variation across the figured maple veneer. Period desks also display authentic wear on the underside of timber frames and subtle patination on original brass hardware.

Position the desk near a natural light source in a study or bedroom alcove to highlight the warm figure of the maple grain. Pair the piece with a clean-lined desk chair and minimal modern desk accessories to balance the detailed Victorian woodwork.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth along the grain direction. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent veneer cracking, and apply a neutral beeswax polish annually to preserve the finish.
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