How do I care for leather desk tops?

Leather writing surfaces benefit from occasional cleaning with specialised balms to prevent drying and cracking. Avoiding direct sunlight helps preserve the colour and the gilt tooling along the edges.

Where were these desks used?

These desks served primarily in private libraries, studies, and executive offices of grand townhouses and country residences. Their finished backs allowed them to sit in the centre of a room rather than against a wall.

How do I identify Sheraton Revival pieces?

Sheraton Revival furniture draws inspiration from eighteenth-century neoclassical designs, featuring light satinwood, graceful tapered legs, and floral marquetry. Makers working around nineteen hundred utilised these classical motifs to satisfy demand for refined antique styles.