Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.
Summary:
• Circa: 1940
• Period: Art Deco
• Wood: Figured Walnut & Macassar Ebony
• Item: Art Deco Desk
• Size: 3ft 8½”wide x 1ft 7”deep
• Superb figured walnut geometric veneers
• Moulded top
• Stepped design & clean lines
• 3 drawers
• Mahogany lined & quarter beaded drawers
• Dovetail drawer joints
• 2 cupboards
• Original Bakelite drawer handles
• Recessed rosewood plinths
• Inset side panels
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent condition
• Single piece desk
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
The desk boasts a fantastic geometric figured walnut veneer design to the top and front. The desktop features stunning quality burr walnut mirror-matched veneer moulded top, above three drawers. The drawers feature dovetail construction, are mahogany lined and quarter beaded. The drawers also retain their original black Bakelite handles. To both pedestals is a two-tier internal compartment. The doors to the compartments both retain their original spring-loaded latch mechanisms. The pedestals terminate on recessed macassar ebony veneered plinths. This desk boasts classic Art Deco styling in the clean lines, handles, feet and geometric design. This is a single piece item.
Condition Report:
This desk is in excellent condition. It is has been adapted from a dressing table. The desk has been French polished by hand, to a professional standard in our workshop. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and insides of drawers, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There are no marks, stains or scratches to the top of the desk. There is no damage to the desk. The drawers and cupboard doors retain their original Bakelite handles. The drawers also feature dovetail construction, mahogany interiors and quarter beading, closing flush to the frame. This is a single piece desk; it does not dismantle into sections. The desk boasts a rich walnut colour. It has a fantastic colour and patinaton; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This item is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 80.8cm or 31” or 2ft 7”
Width = 112.8cm or 44½” or 3ft 8½”
Depth (including handles) = 49.8cm or 19” or 1ft 7”
Knee Height = 62.5cm or 24” or 2ft
Knee Width (pedestals) = 46.5cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
Knee Width (plinths) = 48.1cm or 19” or 1ft 7”
Price:
The price for this item is £1,250, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. 47295
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.
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Antique English Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Figured Walnut & Macassar Ebony Office Pedestal Desk (Circa 1940)
