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Art Deco Painted Kidney Shaped Desk
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Art Deco Painted Kidney Shaped Desk

1920 - 1940
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Art Deco Painted Kidney Shaped Desk

This Stunning Art Deco Painted Kidney Shaped Desk dates from ca. 1930. It has a Kidney shaped moulded top with leatherette writing insert above two drawers with the original decorative brass handles. This elegant antique desk stands on four cabriole legs with shell carved decoration and pad feet. The painted finish has been beautifully waxed using a traditional furniture beeswax.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 77 cm / 30 inches

Width: 92 cm / 36 inches

Depth: 52 cm / 20.5 inches

Ref No: 08336

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Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Painted Kidney Writing Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA896953
Dealers Internal Reference
08336
Description
Art Deco Painted Kidney Shaped Desk

This Stunning Art Deco Painted Kidney Shaped Desk dates from ca. 1930.

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It has a Kidney shaped moulded top with leatherette writing insert above two drawers with the original decorative brass handles.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

This elegant antique desk stands on four cabriole legs with shell carved decoration and pad feet. The painted finish has been beautifully waxed using a traditional furniture beeswax.

fig 1. A cream painted kidney-shaped writing desk with two drawers, brass handles, cabriole legs with carved shell details, and a dark brown inset writing top.
fig 1. Art Deco Painted Kidney Shaped Desk

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 77 cm / 30 inches

Width: 92 cm / 36 inches

Depth: 52 cm / 20.5 inches

Ref No: 08336

Standard One Man Delivery £60 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request

fig 2. A cream painted kidney-shaped writing desk with two drawers, brass handles, cabriole legs with carved shell details, and a dark brown inset writing top.
fig 2. Art Deco Painted Kidney Shaped Desk

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

fig 3. A cream painted kidney-shaped writing desk with two drawers, brass handles, cabriole legs with carved shell details, and a dark brown inset writing top.
fig 3. Art Deco Painted Kidney Shaped Desk

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Painted Kidney Writing Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA896953
Dealers Internal Ref
08336
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Archive I A cream painted kidney-shaped writing desk with two drawers, brass handles, cabriole legs with carved shell details, and a dark brown inset writing top.

Art Deco Painted Kidney Shaped Desk

Archive II A cream painted kidney-shaped writing desk with two drawers, brass handles, cabriole legs with carved shell details, and a dark brown inset writing top. View II
Archive III A cream painted kidney-shaped writing desk with two drawers, brass handles, cabriole legs with carved shell details, and a dark brown inset writing top. View III
Archive IV A cream painted kidney-shaped writing desk with two drawers, brass handles, cabriole legs with carved shell details, and a dark brown inset writing top. View IV
Archive V A cream painted kidney-shaped writing desk with two drawers, brass handles, cabriole legs with carved shell details, and a dark brown inset writing top. View V
Archive VI A cream painted kidney-shaped writing desk with two drawers, brass handles, cabriole legs with carved shell details, and a dark brown inset writing top. View VI
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Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Telephone 01200 425 443
Location
Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/driscollsantiques
Verified Since Jan 2004
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Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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A cream painted kidney-shaped writing desk with two drawers, brass handles, cabriole legs with carved shell details, and a dark brown inset writing top.
Art Deco Painted Kidney Shaped Desk
Ref: SA896953
A cream painted kidney-shaped writing desk with two drawers, brass handles, cabriole legs with carved shell details, and a dark brown inset writing top.
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Kidney-shaped desks, or bureau rognon, first gained popularity in 18th-century France during the Louis XV period. The distinctive crescent contour was designed to wrap slightly around the user, providing ergonomic access to writing instruments and papers.

These desks were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or beech, often finished with paint or decorative veneers. Tops frequently featured inset leather, baize, or polished timber writing surfaces, complemented by brass hardware.

Look for construction markers such as hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer sides, authentic wear along the runners, and original cast brass handles. Period revival examples often feature hand-carved accents, such as shell motifs on cabriole knees, and natural surface age under paint layers.

A painted kidney desk functions effectively as a light-scale home office workstation or bedroom dressing vanity. Placing it beneath a window or pairing it with a simple contemporary accent chair creates a balanced contrast between historic line and modern function.

Dust the painted framework regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and avoid abrasive cleaning solutions. Inset leather tops should be wiped clean with a slightly damp cloth and conditioned periodically with dedicated leather balm to prevent cracking.
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