Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
• Item: Freestanding desk
• Circa: 1890
• Period: Late Victorian
• Wood: Solid oak
• Size: 4ft wide x 1ft 9” deep
• Arts & Crafts design
• Triple thumb moulded top
• Original brassware
• “Bell shape” brass drop handles
• Floral escutcheons
• Dark blue & gold tool leather
• 9 working graduated drawers
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Oak lined drawers
• Original locks & working key
• Significant storage space
• Victorian rounded plinths
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent condition & quality
• Working locks & keys
• Single piece desk
• 14 day free UK returns policy
The style of this desk and its brassware accentuate the best of the Arts & Crafts movement. The desk boasts a good quality dark blue (near black colour) and a gold tool inset leather flanked a by a triple thumb moulded top. Below, there are 4 large working graduated drawers to each pedestal and a central drawer above the kneehole area. The front of the desk boasts moulded drawers along with the original “bell shape” brass drop handles and floral key escutcheons. The hand dovetailed drawer linings and drawer bottoms are constructed of top quality solid oak; they even feature quarter beading in the corners of the drawer linings (which is a sign of quality). Each of the drawers boast their original locks with a working key. Below, the pedestal bases feature traditional Victorian round corner plinths. The desk was designed to be freestanding in the centre of a room. The back of the desk combines dummy cupboard doors with dummy metal strap hinges on a polished back. This is a single piece desk, which does not dismantle.
Condition Report:
This desk is in very good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desk, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. The hand-dovetailed drawers are constructed of solid oak and each drawer boasts the original working lock (with a key). The drawers close flush to the frame. The dark blue and gold tool leather is in excellent condition with no marks, damage or stains. We can replace the desk with a different colour leather if preferred. This is a single piece desk, which does not dismantle. This desk is solid in joint; the desk does not wobble and is ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 74.7cm or 29?” or 2ft 5?”
External width (top) = 121.5cm or 47?” or 3ft 11?”
External width (plinth) = 117cm or 46” or 3ft 10”
External depth (top) = 52.5cm or 20?” or 1ft 8?”
External depth (pedestals) = 49cm or 19¼” or 1ft 7¼”
Knee height = 55.8cm or 22” or 1ft 10”
Knee width (plinth) = 39.5cm or 15½” or 1ft 3½”
Knee width (body) = 43.1cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Days 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 full refund.
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 first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers.
About the Seller:
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
Ref. Arts Crafts Desk 28
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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 Victorian Arts & Crafts Oak & Leather Pedestal Office Desk (Circa 1890)
