Here is an attractive, good quality and sought after size antique George III style mahogany leather office desk, circa mid 20th century, in good original condition.
Summary
• Circa Mid 20th Century
• Provenance England, UK
• George III period styling
• Wood Mahogany veneer
• Size 4ft wide x 2ft deep
• Olive green and gold tool leather
• Rectangular pedestals
• Dovetailed drawer construction
• Partition filing drawer
• Working locks & key
• Real brass swan neck handles
• Georgian bracket feet
• Freestanding desk
• Attractive proportions
• Good condition
• Dismantles into 3 sections
• 14 day free UK returns policy
Here is an attractive, good quality and sought after size antique George III style mahogany leather office desk, circa mid 20th century. Boasting a block design, the desk features a good quality single panel olive green and gold leather tooled insert. Below, the desk sits on rectangular pedestals, which house a bank of graduated drawers. The drawers have cock-beaded fronts with real brass swan neck fretwork handles and lovely flame mahogany veneer fronts. The drawer linings are dovetailed. The top three drawers feature a working lock and key the other drawers were not designed to have locks. The bottom right hand drawer features a useful partition-filing drawer. The sides and back of of the pedestals feature polished panels, which means the desk can be freestanding in the centre of a room (or if you prefer, against a wall). The pedestal exteriors feature decorative panel beading. The desk sits on Georgian style bracket feet. The pedestals, frame and drawer bottoms and sides are constructed of engineered timber with a flame mahogany veneer.
This is a sought after desk having a serpentine design and popular size. The desk can be dismantled into three sections (top and two pedestals) for easy transportation and access through the narrowest of doorways to its intended location.
This item features a rich dark brown mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a good colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and 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. The desk would certainly grace any home or office and a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions
External Height = 74.9cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
External Width = 121.7cm or 47⅞” or 3ft 11⅞”
External Depth = 68.7cm or 27” or 2ft 3”
Knee Height= 61cm or 24” or 2ft
Knee Width (Pedestals) = 53.2cm or 21” or 1ft 9”
Condition Report
The desk and leather is in good original condition. The leather is clean and free from damage or rips, with some nominal old use marks (see photos). Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desk and pedestals but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There are some small marks inside the drawers, but nothing significant. The desk has a working key, which operates the top three drawers. The other drawers were not designed with locks. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.