Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Summary:
• Item: Desk / Table
• Circa: 1870
• Provenance: France
• Period: 2nd Empire
• Wood: Solid oak
• Size: 4ft 8?” wide x 2ft 5½”
• Freestanding
• Stunning carvings
• Boarded framed top
• Floral moulded top
• Two larges drawers
• Hand dovetailed
• Vine carved handles
• Barley twist legs
• Connecting turned central stretcher
• Elegant block carvings to stretchers
• Decorative & functional item
• Original polish & patination
• Stunning quality
• Original condition
• Free 14 day UK returns
Description:
The top of the desk table features stunning wide oak plank top within a boarded mitered frame, finished with a decorative floral thumb moulding. Below, there are two large intricately carved grape vine moulded drawers, enriched by punch work on a sunken matted background and delicately carved “branch” handles and flanked by small floral carved panels. There are similar carvings on the frieze to the sides and back of the desk, enabling the desk to be freestanding in the centre of a room. The large drawers are oak lined and constructed with hand dovetail joints. The table is raised on four barley twist legs, which are united by twin turned stretchers and a central barley twist stretcher on turned feet. The stretchers incorporate block sections at intervals, with fine floral carvings.
This period table is large enough to be used as a desk or a large side / console table. It would look ideal in either a traditional or contemporary setting.
Condition Report:
This table is in good original condition. There are no marks or scratches to the top of the table. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. All the carvings is intact and in good condition. The two working drawers are in good working order; they feature the original carved handles and close flush to the frame. The table boasts its original polish; it has a fantastic colour and patination to the top. The table is solid in joint (does not wobble) and is ready to use.
Dimensions:
Table Height = 74.4cm or 29¼” or 2ft 5¼”
Knee Height = 58.9cm or 23?” or 1ft 11?”
Width = 144.3cm or 56?” or 4ft 8?”
Depth = 75cm or 29½ or 2ft 5½”
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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 (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Freestanding Desk Table (Circa 1870)
