Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Knee Hole Desk

Name: Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Knee Hole Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA501777
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Camden Antiques

Description

A superb example of a burr walnut knee hole desk in the early Georgian style. Dating to the late 19th century and of excellent construction in solid walnut with attractive , yet subtle, burr walnut veneers onto a solid oak carcas. Of gentle serpentine form with canted corners and with the top being cross-banded. There is an arrangement of one long central drawer flanked by two sets of 4 , shorter, graduated drawers. All fitted with their original charming brass handles. To the knee hole there is a bow-fronted cupboard (lockable with key supplied) which opens to reveal a shelved interior. The whole desk stands on elegant shaped bracket feet. Recently professionally repolished to a very high standard , this desk is now offered for sale in excellent condition. It has a wonderful colour and patina and is ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 100cms

Depth 59cms

Height 78cms

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

100cm (39.37")

Depth

59cm (23.23")

Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA501777

Dealers Internal Reference

610

Description

A superb example of a burr walnut knee hole desk in the early Georgian style.

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Dating to the late 19th century and of excellent construction in solid walnut with attractive , yet subtle, burr walnut veneers onto a solid oak carcas.

Camden Antiques

Of gentle serpentine form with canted corners and with the top being cross-banded. There is an arrangement of one long central drawer flanked by two sets of 4 , shorter, graduated drawers. All fitted with their original charming brass handles. To the knee hole there is a bow-fronted cupboard (lockable with key supplied) which opens to reveal a shelved interior. The whole desk stands on elegant shaped bracket feet. Recently professionally repolished to a very high standard , this desk is now offered for sale in excellent condition. It has a wonderful colour and patina and is ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 100cms

Depth 59cms

Height 78cms