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Unusual Antique Rosewood Library Architects Desk
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €2,165     $2,350
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Unusual Antique Rosewood Library Architects Desk

19th century
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A very unusual early Victorian rosewood metamorphic library / architects table/ desk. The top can be raised at various angles by the underside mechanisms and has a thumb moulded top with a tan coloured leather writing surface which has blind and gold tooling. The top also has a removable book rest which is housed to the underside when not in use. The frieze has 2 useful drawers with working brass locks and keys, the corners with attractive gadrooned finials. The table is supported on well turned and gadrooned columns with flower and leaf carved cabriole legs which terminate with scroll feet and casters. Condition- Very good and original. Dimensions:- Height…28.75’’/ 73cm. Max. Adjustable Height..50’’/ 139.5cm. Width…53.25’’/ 135cm. Depth…29.25’’/ 74.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
74.5cm (29.33")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Rosewood Library Architects Desk to the 1850s.

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SA868734
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23884
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A very unusual early Victorian rosewood metamorphic library / architects table/ desk.
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The top can be raised at various angles by the underside mechanisms and has a thumb moulded top with a tan coloured leather writing surface which has blind and gold tooling.
John Howkins Antiques

The top also has a removable book rest which is housed to the underside when not in use. The frieze has 2 useful drawers with working brass locks and keys, the corners with attractive gadrooned finials. The table is supported on well turned and gadrooned columns with flower and leaf carved cabriole legs which terminate with scroll feet and casters. Condition- Very good and original. Dimensions:- Height…28.75’’/ 73cm. Max. Adjustable Height..50’’/ 139.5cm. Width…53.25’’/ 135cm. Depth…29.25’’/ 74.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
74.5cm (29.33")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Rosewood Library Architects Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA868734
Dealers Internal Ref
23884
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An architects desk, also known as a drafting table, emerged in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to accommodate technical drawing, reading, and writing. Featuring adjustable ratcheted tops and integrated ledges, these tables allowed professionals to work while standing or seated at tailored angles.

Craftspeople utilised dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and oak, often paired with brass ratchets, hinges, and castors. Construction featured hand-cut dovetail joints, carved pedestal legs, and leather-lined writing surfaces designed for durability and functionality.

Authentic period examples exhibit distinct wood grain patterns characteristic of genuine rosewood, original brass adjustment mechanisms, and hand-carved decorative motifs. Look for period-appropriate wear on ratchet mechanisms, original castors, and traditional joinery rather than modern screws.

An architects desk serves as a functional focal point in a dedicated home office, library, or studio. Pair it with a classic leather desk chair and neutral architectural decor to highlight its rich timber tone and sculptural silhouette.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying, warping, or veneer lift. Apply high-quality beeswax occasionally to maintain the grain, and avoid forcing the ratchet adjustment mechanisms.
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