Antique English Art Deco Figured Walnut & Black Leather 4½ft Office Pedestal Desk (Circa 1930)

Summary:
• Item: Pedestal Desk
• Circa: 1930
• Period: Art Deco
• Wood: Figured Walnut
• Size: 4ft 5¾” wide x 2ft 6½” deep
• Superb figured walnut veneers
• Moulded crossbanded top
• New black leather with gold tooling
• Breakfront design & clean lines
• 2 pull-out writing slides with original brass handles
• 7 drawers
• Mahogany lined & quarter beaded drawers
• Hand-dovetail drawer joints
• Original shaped wooden handles
• Recessed walnut plinths
• Original brass & porcelain castors
• Lovely colour & patination
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles into 3 sections
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy

Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English Art Deco figured walnut & black leather 4½ft pedestal office desk, boasting a new black leather, circa 1930, in excellent condition. The desk comprises a moulded breakfront crossbanded figured walnut top, which boasts a new full grain gold tooled black leather. The top section also includes two walnut pull-out writing slides, with their original brass oval handles, as well as three drawers. The top section is supported by moulded, crossbanded pedestals, which each feature a further two drawers. The drawers are constructed with hand-dovetail joints and mahogany linings which are quarter beaded. The drawers also retain their original shaped wooden handles along with the original working brass lever locks and key. The pedestals terminate on recessed walnut veneered plinths, resting on the original brass & porcelain castors. This desk boasts classic Art Deco styling in the clean lines, handles and feet. The desk dismantles into three sections, allowing for easier access into the property.

The desk boasts a mellow walnut colour having been cleaned and French polished by hand in our workshop to a professional standard, along with the years of care and cleaning it has received.

This desk would look superb in a variety of rooms from the work place to the home office. It would certainly grace any home or office and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:
Here is a fine quality antique English Art Deco figured walnut & black leather 4½ft pedestal office desk, boasting a new black leather, circa 1930, in excellent condition. 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. The desk is fitted with a new full grain black gold tooled leather, which is in excellent condition. Therefore, the leather is free from any marks, stains or rips common with old leather. The drawers retain their original shaped wooden handles, while the pull-out writing slides retain their original brass oval handles, locks and working key. The drawers are constructed with hand-dovetail joints, mahogany linings and quarter beading, which close flush to the frame. The desk dismantles into three sections, allowing for easier access into the property. The desk boasts a mellow walnut colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination; 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 = 74cm or 29⅛” or 2ft 5⅛”
Width = 136.6cm or 53¾” or 4ft 5¾”
Depth (including handles) = 77.7cm or 30⅝” or 2ft 6⅝”
Knee Height = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Knee Width (pedestals) = 65.7cm or 25⅞” or 2ft 1⅞”
Knee Width (plinths) = 67.4cm or 26½” or 2ft 2½”

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