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Antique Burr Yew Carlton House Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 February 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A fantastic antique burr yew Carlton House desk, made in England and dating from around the 1900-1920 period.

This is of outstanding quality with many lovely features. It is a great size, with lots of storage space in the curved upper section and lower drawers. It stands on tapered legs with brass casters, there is an inset leather writing surface which has tooled edges and a gorgeous patina. The top surfaces and drawer fronts are beautifully cross banded, there is a pierced brass upper gallery and high quality brass handles. The drawers have fine, hand cut dovetailed joints and this has a beautifully finished back, it looks amazing from all angles.

The burr yew wood grain patterns and colour tones are stunning, we have had this re-polished and the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 49 inches , 124 cm

Depth – 28 inches , 71 cm

Height – 35 inches , 89 cm

Desk height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 23.5 inches , 60 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Yew Carlton House Desk to the 1900s.

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SA1092929
Dealers Internal Reference
9032
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Description
A fantastic antique burr yew Carlton House desk, made in England and dating from around the 1900-1920 period.

This is of outstanding quality with many lovely features. It is a great size, with lots of storage space in the curved upper section and lower drawers.

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It stands on tapered legs with brass casters, there is an inset leather writing surface which has tooled edges and a gorgeous patina.
Marylebone Antiques

The top surfaces and drawer fronts are beautifully cross banded, there is a pierced brass upper gallery and high quality brass handles. The drawers have fine, hand cut dovetailed joints and this has a beautifully finished back, it looks amazing from all angles.

fig 1. An antique burr yew Carlton House desk featuring a curved superstructure with multiple small drawers, a leather-lined writing surface, and tapering legs on castors.
fig 1. Antique Burr Yew Carlton House Desk

The burr yew wood grain patterns and colour tones are stunning, we have had this re-polished and the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 49 inches , 124 cm

Depth – 28 inches , 71 cm

Height – 35 inches , 89 cm

Desk height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 23.5 inches , 60 cm

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Yew Carlton House Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1092929
Dealers Internal Ref
9032
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I An antique burr yew Carlton House desk featuring a curved superstructure with multiple small drawers, a leather-lined writing surface, and tapering legs on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An antique burr yew Carlton House desk featuring a curved superstructure with multiple small drawers, a leather-lined writing surface, and tapering legs on castors. View II
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An antique burr yew Carlton House desk featuring a curved superstructure with multiple small drawers, a leather-lined writing surface, and tapering legs on castors.
Antique Burr Yew Carlton House Desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBurr Yew, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved superstructure, Brass gallery rail, Fitted drawers, Tapering legs
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

FAQs

A Carlton House desk is a distinctive style of writing desk featuring a curved superstructure fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes, first created in the late 18th century for Carlton House, the London residence of the Prince of Wales.

These desks are traditionally constructed using fine timber veneers such as burr yew, mahogany, or satinwood over solid secondary woods, often featuring hand-tooled leather writing surfaces, brass gallery rails, and dovetail joinery.

Authentication involves examining the hand-cut dovetailing in the drawers, the quality of the timber grain, patination on the hardware, and traditional joinery methods consistent with the Georgian or Victorian eras.

An antique writing desk can be integrated into a modern workspace or living area by pairing it with minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity and temperature, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, applying microcrystalline wax to the wood, and cleaning the leather insert with specialist saddle soap.
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