Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
• Period: Late Victorian
• Wood: Walnut
• Size: 4ft wide x 1ft 11” deep
• Item: Desk
• Green & gold tool leather top
• Chamfered moulded desktop
• 9 working drawers
• Original brass handles & escutcheons
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Mahogany lined drawers (sign of good quality)
• Original rectangular plinth
• Original brown ceramic mug castors
• Fantastic colour
• Very good condition
• Single piece desk
• 14 day free UK returns policy
The desk boasts a good quality aged green & gold tool leather insert to the desktop, which is in excellent condition. Surrounding this is a walnut frame, which terminated in a chamfered moulded edge. Below, the two pedestals contain 9 large working drawers to the front on one side. The drawers are hand dovetailed and lined with mahogany (a sign of good quality). The drawer’s feature the original Edwardian brass back-plate escutcheons connected to brass drop down handles. There are only drawers to one side of the desk. Below, the pedestals feature the original rectangular plinths and original brown ceramic mug castors. This is a single piece desk. This style of desk was designed to sit against a wall.
As this item boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning they have received.
Condition Report:
This desk is in very good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and plinths but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The leather and gold tooling top is in excellent condition and is free from any stains, marks or damage. We can replace the leather with a colour of your choice if you prefer - please contact us for a quote. As this item retains the original polish, it has a stunning colour and patination. This stunning colour can only be found in furniture with its original polish; it cannot be recreated with new polish. All drawers close flush to the frame and feature the original brass handles. The desk stands on its original brown mug castors. Free of woodworm, solid in joint; the desk does not wobble and is ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 78.5cm or 31” or 2ft 7”
External width = 122cm or 48” or 4ft
External depth = 58cm or 23” or 1ft 11”
Knee height = 63cm or 25” or 2ft 1”
Knee width (pedestal) = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
Knee width (plinth) = 45.5cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £75. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS or PayPal.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item; please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international bank transfers).
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.
Item Ref: Desk Walnut 16
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Yolanda Gray Antiques Profile Page
Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
4ft Edwardian Walnut Leather Pedestal Office Desk
