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Title  Antique Georgian Sheraton writing desk with sienna gilt edge leather top satinwood and ebony marquetry

Description

Superb quality antique craftsmanship Sheraton Georgian style serpentine front desk with gilt tooled sienna leather top and crossbanding in rosewood, ebony and satinwood. Below this are three drawers and then one double fronted door to each side.. Crossbanded and inlaid satinwood and conolly hide leather top with gorgeous patina. Each drawer with brass handles and dove tailed jointed mahogany casework. The whole raised on elegant tapering legs in the Sheraton manner highlighted by ebony stringing and ebony feet.

Raised on solid brass castors. This desk is a great example of master craftsmanship when all work was still done by hand and with great skill.

Polished all round to stand in the middle of a room. A shaped glass top is also available for protection.


English Edwardian era  early 20th century

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 79cm

Width 139cm

Depth 63cm


Price AUD $4650

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Title  French Art Deco blonde oak bureau bookcase cabinet 2 doors drop front desk carved details 1930



Description

Antique French Art Deco blonde oak bureau bookcase cabinet 2 doors drop front desk carved details 1930.

The well polished oak top over a pollard oak drop front desk that opens with a key to reveal a spaceous interior.

Four drawers below with gilt brass handles and flanked by bookcase doors.

The cabinet is framed nicely with oak mouldings with carved details.

All locks work and a key is provided. Drawers open smoothly.

 

In good original condition with only minor marks to top surface from use. The top has been repolished in the traditional manner.

 


France 1930

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 125cm

Width 151 cm

Depth 42cm

 

Desk

Height 75cm

Width 58cm

Depth 46cm +38cm interior

 

desk Interior

H 43cm

W 58cm

D 38cm


Price AUD $2850

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Title   Colonial Australian Victorian era Gothic blonde sheoak burl Casuarian writing desk ideal dining table 1880

Description

 Antique Colonial Australian Victorian era Gothic blonde burl Casuarian writing table ideal as supper or dining table.

 

This Victorian era table in the Gothic revival manner with turned stretcher and shaped supports is made of rare solid burl sheoak Casuarina and dates from around 1880.

Good solid construction with amazing pollard oak wood grain and is beautifully polished all round.

These types of tables are very versatile as they can be used intimate casual dinners for up to four. They can also serve as a writing desk or centre table.

 

 

Colonial Australian 1880

 

Overall dimensions

Height 75 cm

Length 122 cm

Width 59 cm

Legroom clearance 66cm below apron.

 


Price   AUD $1895

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Title  Antique Edwardian 9 drawer desk blonde oak with polished brass handles red gilt edge leather top 1910

Description

Antique Edwardian 9 drawer pedestal desk in solid blonde oak. The inlaid red leather gilt tooled edge writing surface surrounded by an oak moulding.

The front with two flights of four drawers each joined by a large central drawer.

All drawers open smoothly and have solid brass handles and locks. 

A working key is supplied.

Polished all round this desk was designed for the centre of a room.

 Good original french polished patina finish in rich blonde oak colour.

This impressive antique desk with original red tooled leather top with only minor marks consistent with age and use.

 English Edwardian 1910

overall Dimensions

Height: 79cm

Length. 153cm

Depth 92 cm

Legroom clearance

Height 63cm

Width 53cm


Price AUD $ 2150

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Title  Antique Regency writing table DESK two drawers in Brazilian Rosewood on turned brass cup castors 1810

Description

Antique Regency writing table DESK two drawers in Brazilian Rosewood on turned brass cup castors 1810

The top with black leather inlay and cross banded edge.

Two drawers below the top with original turned rosewood knobs and brass Regency locks with working key.

All drawer runners have been serviced for smooth operation.

Raised on elegant turned brazilian rosewood legs with brass cup castors and wheels.

 

Original french finish polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

As with most small antique desks the castors allowed the desk to be easily moved around the room to catch the daylight whilst writing or reading.


English 1810

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 73cm

Width 102cm

Depth 58cm

legroom clearance 60 cm


Price AUD $5950

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Title  Antique blonde satinwood writing DESK two drawers on turned brass cup ceramic castors 1860

Description

Antique blonde satinwood writing DESK two drawers on turned brass cup ceramic castors 1850.

The rare solid satinwood top with georgeous blonde wood grain with applied back gallery edge and shaped moulding edge.

Two drawers below the top with original turned satinwood and brass knobs in the Regency manner.

Raised on elegant turned satinwood legs with brass cup castors and white ceramic wheels.

 

Beautifully french finish polished on three sides so this can stand against the wall of back of a settee.

As with most small desks, the castors allowed the desk to be easily moved around the room to catch the daylight whilst writing or reading.


English 1860 

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 76cm

Width 117cm

Depth 57cm

legroom clearance 60 cm


Price AUD $1595

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Title  Victorian antique campaign writing desk fold away table walnut stained oak polished all round 1890

Description

Victorian antique campaign writing desk fold away table walnut stained oak polished all round 1890

Antique campaign style desks are quite sought after by collectors.

Thsi mobile fold up writing table with turned spindle gallery back and sided is supported by an X frame with turned and fluted neoclassical legs.

The top lifts off the base easily and the base fold up flat for storage or transport to your favourite campaign.

Original walnut stained oak and shellac finish polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

English late 19th century

Overall Dimensions:

Height 76cm

Width 70cm

Depth 47cm


Price AUD $495

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Title  Antique Regency leather top writing DESK in Brazilian Rosewood with hidden drawer & brass castors 1820

Description

Antique Regency leather top writing DESK in Brazilian Rosewood with hidden drawer & brass castors 1820

Original finish to the ornate grain of the Brazilian Rosewood is a value point. This perfect small Davenport desk or ladies desk this lovely versatile desk with lift up writing slope inlaid with original gilt edge leather.

Inside this box storage compartment are two fitted birdseye maple front drawers.

To the right hand side of the outside of this desk is a hidden drawer that slides out and is hinged forward. It contains compartments for pens and stamps etc and is ideal for jewellery or cufflinks.

The desk is supported by tapering upright columns with carved corbels to base. Raised on turned feet with hidden brass castors within.

 

Beautifully original french finish polished all round so this can stand in the centre of a room.


English  Regency 1820

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 72-79cm

Width 51cm

Depth 54cm

legroom clearance 65 cm


Price AUD $975

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Title  Vintage campaign writing desk two pedestal brass inlay polished mahogany polished all round Regency

Description

Vintage brass bound campaign desk two pedestal writing desk polished mahogany all round Regency style.

The flame mahogany top with sage green leather inlay with gilt tooled edge design. Well patinated original finish with three lockable drawers with brass locks and brass campaign handles. This top section lifts off the two pedestals.

One pedestal with 3 drawers the other with 2 drawers the lower being double height for folders and files.

Antique campaign style desks are quite sought after with its sturdy brass corners and inset handles. Original Georgian era desks of this manner are expensive and rare hence this 1970's bespoke English made desk suits modern requirements.

The top three drawers with brass locks and a working key. All locks serviced and working.

The desk is polished right round so it can stand in the middle of the room.

English 20th century in the Regency manner of 1810

Overall Dimensions:

Height 74cm

Length 134cm

Depth 73cm

Legroom :

Height 57cm

Width 60cm


Price AUD $1995

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Title  Rare blonde satin birch fall front secretaire karl Johan period circa 1820 Swedish Biedermeier


Description

Antique Karl Johan period Swedish satin birch escritoire secretaire or fall front desk in superb condition circa 1820-1830.

Beautifully fitted with internal drawers and central door.

The top with carved edge moulding in birch over a shaped front top drawer.

The desk fall front is counter balanced and has a hidden internal steel hinge.

Complete with all locks and keys, it very hard to find such a beautiful piece of Empire or Biedermeier furniture in such excellent condition. All locks work smoothly. There is even a cubby hole for your laptop or tablet in the central open compartment. This internal compartment measures for depth 40 cm width 39.5 cm and height 7.5 cm.

Flanked by well turned and carved columns and with nicely detailed top edge.

Dates from the first quarter of the 19th century and is very compatible with Biedermeier, Art Deco , Empire or Regency interiors. Superb figuring in the satin birch veneers.


Swedish first half of the 19th century

Overall Dimensions

Height: 128 cm

Width 110 cm

Depth: 50cm



Price AUD $11990


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Title  French Empire Bureau Abattant in flame mahogany and ormolu


Description

An antique French Empire Secretaire bureau desk in highly figured flame mahogany veneer on oak case . Solid marble top rests on a full width drawer with ormolu mounts. The fall front desk below is flanked by ormolu caryatid supports and opens to reveal internal drawers and columns flanking a central cabinet space all in flame mahogany. The inlaid leather writing surface appears to be the original with traces or gold leaf tooling.

Lovely ormolu escutcheons and original working lock and key.

The interior writing surface opens to with gilt border leather top and desk height 73cm, depth 53 cm and width 73 cm .

Below the fall front desk , locked behing two solid doors are three drawers, the bottom one with working lock and key.

Perfect as a hallway piece due to its narrow depth of body.

 

French Empire early 1800's

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 141cm

Width 98cm

Marble top Depth 46cm


Price AUD $4495

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Title  Antique small Art Deco two pedestal desk Secessionist Scandinavia circa 1910 polished all round

Description

Antique Art Deco pedestal desk Secession era  from Scandinavia circa 1910.

The solid flame mahogany top with well patinated original finish with three lockable drawers with brass locks an d gilt brass handles. This top section lifts off the two elegant pedestals. Each pedestal with a full length solid door with a unique design click lock and key. These open to access an interior in solid oak with a single removable shelf.

This antique desk is quite rare in that it still retains all original features and is polished right round so it can stand in the middle of the room.

Overall this desk is in very good antique condition . All locks serviced and keys working. Doors open automatically with a spring once the key is turned .

 

Swedish or Danish 1910

Overall Dimensions:

Height 76cm

Length 110cm

Depth 62cm

Legroom :

height 61cm

width 46cm


Price AUD $995

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Title    French provincial rococo blonde walnut WRITING TABLE with pegged joints in the 18th century manner


Description

Antique French Louis XV provincial rococo solid pale walnut LAMP TABLE or writing table with pegged joints in the 18th century manner.

 

The solid wood top with parquetry design is raised on shaped cabriole legs with ornate apron.  Nice and sturdy and joined with wooden carved peg joints as used in the traditional French furniture making of the 18th century . Ideal as a small desk or a centre table

Tables of these proportions did not exist in the 18th century hence this bespoke made 19th century table with its gorgeous hand made patina meets the interior designer's requirements for modern comfort.

Beautiful golden waxed patina finish.

 

 

French mid 19th century  in the manner of King Louis XV 1750

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 74 cm

length 93 cm

Depth 63 cm

Legroom clearance 63-64cm

 

 



Price  AUD $995

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Title  Swedish Empire flame mahogany fall front desk with locking drawer and bronze escutcheons circa 1825

Description

Superb quality early Biedermeier period fall front secretaire desk.

This beautiful bureau secretaire of 1825 period is the ultimate luxury in a Biedermeier desk. It is SIGNED :

Fred(erick) LUNDBERG

ESKILTUNA

It is beautifully veneered in book matched pyramid flame mahogany. All four drawers still retain their original working locks.. Working keys are supplied to match.

The elegant shape with rounded corners and curved face front top drawer.

Below this is the desk. The lock is a double throw lock to the desk and through to the top drawer.

The writing surface opens with the large steel key and is supported by internal steel stopped hinges hidden within the body.

Goopd original polished patina.

Once open it reveals a flight of 5 drawers per side surrounding a central door with upper and lower drawer. Brass escutcheon to door complete with working key.

The desk top when opened measures H78cm x W89cm D45cm plus drawers


Sweden Circa 1825

Overall Dimensions

Height 140cm

Width 105cm

Depth 53cm

 


Price AUD $2875

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Title  Antique Colonial Australian cedar writing desk with 5 drawers gilt leather inlaid top ceramic castors 1865

Description

Antique Colonial Australian cedar writing desk with 5 drawers gilt leather inlaid top raised on turned legs and brass and ceramic castors . Victorian 1865

The solid cedar top with a lovely inlaid gilt edge tooled green leather.

A large central drawer with lock and working key is flanked by two pairs of drawers either side.

The desk is raised on unusual solid cedar turned legs that terminate in brass and ceramic castors.

All drawers open very smoothly as glides have been serviced and waxed and replaced where needed.

This writing desk  is polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

Good traditional shellac polished all round, this desk is  ready for immediate work and is fully experienced !

 

Australian colonial 1865

Overall Dimensions

Height 78 cm

Width 153 cm

Depth 89 cm

Legroom under drawers

H 60cm

W 62 cm


Price AUD $1150

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Title    Late Regency William IV writing desk with superb french polished mahogany and single drawer 1830


Description

Late Regency William IV writing desk with superb french polished mahogany and single drawer 1830

 

The well polished flame mahogany top over a single deep drawer hidden within the apron.

Raised on two lyre shaped mahogany legs to pedestal bases. The turned feet hide the original brass castors within that allows the desk to be easily moved to catch the daylight.

 

Superb craftsmanship with original patina polished finish.

 

 

Ideal as a writing desk or library table as the apron allows for legroom clearance of 62 cm.

 

English William IV 1830

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 74 cm

length 92 cm

Depth 45 cm

 

 



Price  AUD $2295

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Title    Neoclassical Italian marquetry centre table writing desk with superb inlay signed D. Bisogno  circa 1865


Description

Neoclassical Italian marquetry centre table writing desk with superb inlay signed Bisogno  circa 1865

 

The mahogany top with rosewood and satinwood inlay over shaped marquetry inlaid apron.

Raised on two surdy columns with ornate inlay to neoclassical sabre legs jointed by a turned finial adorned centre stretcher.

Superb craftsmanship with original pencil signatures of the maker .

This table is most likely made in the era of King Victor Emmanuel II , the first king of the modern Italian states.

Ideal as a writing desk or even library table as the apron allows for legroom clearance of 65 cm.

 

Italian mid 19th century 

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 76 cm

length 130 cm

Depth 75 cm

 

 



Price  AUD $1695

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Title  Antique early Victorian kidney shaped writing table in walnut with original gilt leather inlaid top 1850

Description

Antique early Victorian kidney shaped writing table in walnut with original gilt leather inlaid top 1845.

The solid burl walnut kidney shaped top with original gilt edge tooled green leather inlay and with ornate carved border.

 

Raised on two turned and carved walnut columns over ornate carved scroll legs joined by a turned stretcher.

Raised on four carved legs that terminate with ceramic porcelain castors. This allows the desk to be easily moved so as to catch the daylight from your Victorian windows. This writing desk  is polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

This desk is completely original and retains its traditional shellac polished. It is ready for immediate work and is fully experienced!

It is related to the popular Victorian era Loo tables for the card game Lanternloo.

 

Victorian 1850 Rococo Revival

Overall Dimensions

Height 71 cm

Width 104 cm

Depth 58 cm

Legroom under top 65cm


Price AUD $1695

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Title   Georgian mahogany pedestal desk carved fluted pilasters good gilt tooled leather top 8 drawers 1910

Description

Rare large Georgian mahogany pedestal desk carved fluted pilasters good gilt tooled leather top and 8 drawers, English  Edwardian circa 1910.

This desk comes apart into three sections for easy moving. It has a beautiful gilt tooled green leather top above 8 drawers with mahogany fronts with hand cut dovetail joints.

The bottom right hand drawer is double fronted. Each drawer with ornate brass handles and locks and a working key supplied.

Superb quality craftsmanship from the early 20th century.

This desk was well is well kept ready for many more decades and is fully experienced.

Polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

English Edwardian early 1900's in Georgian manner of the late 18th century

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 78 cm

Width  152 cm
Depth 90 cm

Clearance standard 61cm

NB large Georgian period desks are very rare and sought after.  Original 18th century desks were usually much smaller and lower and had less legroom  hence this Edwardian era desk fits the modern requirements very well.


Price  AUD $ 4795

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Title  Antique Colonial Australian red cedar writing desk with 2 drawers rare solid fiddleback cedar top 1850's

Description

Antique Australian Colonial era writing desk with 2 drawers made of solid Australian coastal red cedar with vivid fiddleback grain top.

The gorgeous solid cedar top with a lovely grain has to be seen to be appreciated and has a gorgeous burnished patina. It is a single slab of cedar, not jointed...so imaging the size of the tree!

The two drawers below the top are in solid Australian red cedar with turned knobs.

Raised on four elegant turned legs this early Colonial era desk or hall table has many uses.

  

Warm waxed shellac polished finish on three sides so always designed to stand against a wall ready for immediate work and fully experienced !

 

Australian colonial 1850

Overall Dimensions

Height 76 cm

Width 107 cm

Depth 53 cm

Legroom under drawers 61cm


Price AUD $1595

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Title  French Louis XVI blonde cherrywood Bureau Plat writing desk 3 drawers original leather 2 extension slides

Description

Antique French Louis XVI blonde cherry Bureau Plat writing desk brass handles, three drawers, two extension slides all with original tooled rouge leather inlay.

 A good French Louis XVI style pale cherry writing desk. The top with original red gilt tooled leather insert in good well cared for condition- a value point.

The desk is fitted with three drawers.

The central drawer with original bronze escutcheon and key to working lock.

There are also two useful extension slides with gilt leather inserts at either end of the desk.

Good original polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room the desk is raised on tapering fluted legs on brass sabot feet.

All drawers open very smoothly and are ready to work for you.

French early 20th century in the Louis XVI manner of 1780

Overall Dimensions

Height 78 cm

Width 125 cm

Depth 70 cm

legroom clearance under drawer :

61 cm

Extensions : L 30 cm x W 55cm each


Price AUD $3950

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Title  Antique Empire walnut writing table centre table original marquetry inlay in the Roman manner 1805

Description

Original Antique Empire walnut writing table centre table original marquetry inlay in the Roman manner  Italian circa 1805.

The drawer with engine turned bronze handle.

Raised on elegant tapering legs.

 

A perfect table for the centre of a room or grand salon.

Good original polished wax finish with minor marks consitent with age and use.

Nice and sturdy construction with original pegged joints.

 

Italian  circa 1805

 

Overall Diemsnions :

height 77 cm

Width 86 cm

Depth 66 cm

Clearance under drawer 60 cm


Price  AUD $3950

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Title Antique Louis XVI bureau secretaire desk sliding tambour doors fitted interior Danish neoclassical   1790
Burea
Burea
Burea

Description

Antique late 18th century Louis XVI desk in well figured mahogany.

This rare Danish late 18th century bureau desk comes apart into 3 easy movable sections.

The top with its Gustavian reeded front drawer flanked by arched pediments sits on top of the mid section .

A central door opens with a key and reveals interior drawers. This is flanked by clever design tambour front doors that slide sideways to open onto bookshelves.

The lower section with a double front drawer that folds opens with a key and slides out eaasily to reveal a fitted interior.

3 full width deep drawers below.

Raised on turned and fluted front legs that accentuate the fluted front facade of Swedish 18th century Gustavian design.

Good original polished patina is a value.

All drawers have been adjusted and glides lubricated/ replaced for smooth operation.

Scandina late 18th century in the French Louis XVI manner

Overall Dimensions

Height 181 cm
Width 116 cm
Depth 54 cm

 

Desk section:
Height 78cm
Width 106 cm
Depth 38 cm plus drawers
central apperture:
Width 40 cm
Depth 35 cm
Height 7 cm

 

Price AUD $4850

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Title Antique French Empire writing desk with ormolu handles and leather inlay top
French Empire writing desk
French Empire writing desk
French Empire writing desk

Description

Antique French Empire writing table lady's desk with two drawers with ormolu and original leather iinlay

The solid mahogany top with insert of black leather with gilt edge tooled design. Underneath and hidden within the apron are two drawers each with working lock, engine turned bronze handles and a working brass key supplied.

The whole raised on turned and fluted neoclassical legs.

The table is retains its original shellac french polished finish. The drawer fronts and side and back panels are in plum pudding mahogany.

This salon or centre table is perfect as a ladies writing desk. The table is polished all round to be in the centre of a room.

French Empire Napoleon III 1860

Overall Dimensions:

Height 76cm
Width 100cm
Depth 59cm
Legroom clearance under drawer is a generous 61 cm

Price AUD $ 3950

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Title Antique French Louis XVI writing table lady's desk with ormolu and superb marquetry inlay
French Louis XVI writing table
French Louis XVI writing table
French Louis XVI writing table

Description

Antique French Louis XVI writing table lady's desk with ormolu and superb marquetry inlay

The blonde walnut top with floral marquetry inlay and brass banded edge. Underneath and hidden within the apron is a single drawer. The whole raised on turned and fluted neoclassical legs and joined by a shaped stretcher with finial centre.

The table is beautifully veneered in pale walnut with satinwood inlay and retains its original shellac french polished finish.

This salon or centre table is perfect as a ladies writing desk. The table is polished all round to be in the centre of a room.

French Louis XVI  19th century in the late 18th century manner.

Overall Dimensions:

Height 74cm
Width 99cm
Depth 58cm
Legroom clearance under drawer is a generous 62 cm

Price AUD $ 1795

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Title Antique French Louis XVI period writing desk with ormolu handles and leather inlay top
Antique French Louis XVI period writing desk
Antique French Louis XVI period writing desk
Antique French Louis XVI period writing desk

Description

Antique French Louis XVI period writing table lady's desk with one deep drawer with ormolu and original leather iinlay.

The solid mahogany top with original insert of sage green leather with gilt edge tooled design. Underneath and hidden within the apron is a deep drawer with working lock and key. The gilt bronze handles in the neoclassical manner.

The whole raised on turned and tapering neoclassical legs with brass castors and ormolu mounts.

The table retains its gorgeous original shellac french polished finish.

This salon or centre table is perfect as a ladies writing desk. The table is polished all round to be in the centre of a room.

French Louis XVI period 1780

Overall Dimensions:
Height 78cm
Width 79cm
Depth 56cm
Legroom clearance under drawer isa generous 59 cm

Price AUD $8850

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Title Antique double pedestal desk in mahogany Sage green gilt edge leather insert top and 9 drawers 1870
Antique double pedestal desk
Antique double pedestal desk
Antique double pedestal desk

Description

Large antique Georgian style double pedestal desk in french polished mahogany with tooled gilt edge leather insert top and nine mahogany lined drawers dating from the Victorian era London circa 1870.

The sage green desk top with fully experienced rich tooled gilt edge leather top with a lovely rich well cared for patina is a value point.

A central drawer is flanked by two smaller drawers.

This section lifts off the two pedestal bases for easy transport.

Each pedestal has three graduated size drawers per side. All drawers open very smoothly and have been serviced. All original brass locks to drawers. The drawers are all in mahogany lining and with hand cut dovetail joints.

The pedestals are raised on Victorian era wooden castors to add height  and manouvreability and suit modern space requirements.

Gorgeous rich warm finish in french polished shellac in very good condition makes this a very desirable desk for the den or office.

Polished all round this desk can stand in the centre of a room.

Legroom H61cm x W57cm

Overall dimensions

Height 77cm
Width 121cm
Depth 65 cm
legroom or Kneehole clearance generous ;
Height 61cm

English Victorian circa 1870 in the Georgian manner

Price  AUD $1895

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Title 1815 drop side Regency period writing table drop side double sided with gilt handles
1815 drop side Regency period writing table
1815 drop side Regency period writing table
1815 drop side Regency period writing table

Description

1815 drop side Regency period writing table  drop side double sided with gilt handles.

Raised on a two pedestals in the Regency manner with sabre leg supports.

The string inlay on honduras mahogany with fire gilt bronze handles are typical of the quality of fine workmanship of the Regency period.

Good original shellac polish.

Raised on bronze cap castors with ancient repair to one foot all nice and strudy.

Polished right round with two drawers to one side and dummy drawer fronts to the other.

England , Circa 1815

Dimensions
Height 72 cm
Width 87 cm /115 cm /145cm
Depth 62 cm
Legroom 59cm x 86 cm

Price AUD $3950

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Title Georgian Sheraton writing table with string inlay on mahogany and bronze handles
Georgian Sheraton writing table
Georgian Sheraton writing table
Georgian Sheraton writing table

Description

Antique London made, Georgian Sheraton writing table with string inlay on mahogany and bronze handles.

The top with mahogany gallery sides and back with cross banding to edgework.

Five solid mahogany drawers with inlay and turned solid bronze knob handles .

Raised on tapering Sheraton legs with spade feet.

Good original french polished shellac and finished on three sides to stand against a wall.

English 19th century in the 18th century Sheraton manner of 1770

Dimensions
Height 77 cm
Width 107 cm
Depth 53 cm
Legroom space H60 cm

Price AUD $3,695

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Title Rare antique Biedermeier walnut flat top desk 1830 with gilt leather top bronze escutcheons
Rare antique Biedermeier
Rare antique Biedermeier
Rare antique Biedermeier
Rare antique Biedermeier

Description

Beautifully well figured walnut antique Biedermeier desk. Well polished and unusually veneered all round so it can stand in the middle of a room. This signifies that this piece was made for the nobility with much larger rooms available for reception.

Tthe twin pedestals with a flight of three drawers on one side joined by a central drawer and a false drawer front door to the right hand side.

Gilt tooled leather top and bronze shield shaped escutcheons. Each drawer with its own key in the traditional method to open and close Biedermeier cabinets with.

With chamfered corners for elegance and lightness the whole raised on taper legs.

South German circa 1830

Dimensions

Height 75 cm
Width 152 cm
Depth 76 cm

Price AUD $12,850

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Title French Empire early 19th century one drawer table in solid walnut

Description

Antique lovely solid walnut  early 19th century lamp table with a single drawer fitted below the apron.

Two goregous figurative slabs  of solid walnut not veneer, surrounded by walnut framed molding. Raised on turned and reeded legs in the Traditional Charles X manner of 1815-1830. The full width and depth drawer makes for practical storage and is hidden as part of the apron below the top.

It is most unusual to see the knotty walnut used in the solid as a table top- so luxurious. The fabulous grain is usually reserved for veneers especially as the timber around the knot shinks and warps unpredictably due to the nature of the timber dgrowth.

A lovely original patina and golden lustre waxed finish.

 

 

French circa 1820

 

Dimensions

Height 69 cm

Diameter  81 cm

Depth 61 cm

 

Clearance below drawer is 55cm. 


Price  AUD $1955

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Title  French Louis XVI mahogany Bureau Plat writing desk 5 drawers sienna yellow leather 2 extensions Paris 1920

Description

Antique French Louis XVI mahogany Bureau Plat writing desk with brass mounts and mouldings and five drawers, two extension slides all with original sienna leathers.

 

A good 18th century French Louis XVI style mahogany writing desk. The top with original pale sienna yellow gilt tooled leather insert in with a gorgeous patina - a value point.

There are 2 useful extension slides with gilt leather inserts, one at either end of the desk just above the mahogany panels.

The desk is fitted with 4 drawers.

The central drawer with bronze escutcheon and a key to working lock. This is flanked by two further drawers on the left side a double front deep drawer on the right. All with brass mouldings. Four keys are supplied so one for each drawer.

Raised on turned and fluted legs on brass sabot feet.

Good original french polished finish all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

All drawers open very smoothly and are ready to work for you.


French early 20th century in the Louis XVI manner of 1780

 Overall Dimensions

Height 76 cm

Width 130 cm

Depth 72 cm

Legroom below drawer 60 cm

Extensions each : L 57 cm x W 36cm

 

Price AUD $4950

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Title  French Louis XVI mahogany Bureau Plat writing desk 5 drawers original leather 2 extensions Paris 1880

Description

Antique French Louis XVI mahogany Bureau Plat writing desk with brass mounts and mouldings and five drawers, two extension slides all with original leathers.

 

A good 18th century French Louis XVI style mahogany writing desk. The top with original green gilt tooled leather insert in with a gorgeous patina - a value point.

There are 2 useful extension slides with gilt leather inserts, one at either end of the desk just above the plum pudding mahogany panels.

The desk is fitted with 5 drawers.

The central drawer with bronze escutcheon and handles and a key to working lock. This is flanked by two further drawers to each side all with brass mouldings.

Raised on turned and fluted legs on brass sabot feet.

Good original french polished finish all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

All drawers open very smoothly and are ready to work for you.


French late 19th century in the Louis XVI manner of 1780

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 76 cm

Width 130 cm

Depth 70 cm

Legroom below drawer 61 cm

Extensions : L 53 cm x W 35cm

 


Price AUD $5950

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Title  Antique rare Georgian Architects desk double pedestal double sided mahogany deep plan drawer  1770

Description

 Large Antique rare Georgian Architects desk double pedestal double sided mahogany deep plan drawer  circa 1770

The original desk with fully experienced inlaid black top with a rich well cared for patina is a value point.

Below this is a deep full width plan drawer with working lock and key.

This section lifts off the two pedestal bases for easy relocation.

Each pedestal is double sided with full depth drawers to one side and dummy fronts to the other.

All have bronze swan neck handles .

Original patina and finish is another value point.

 

Each pedestal has three graduated size drawers per side. All drawers open very smoothly and have been serviced. All original brass locks to drawers. The drawers are all oak lined with flame mahogany fronts and with hand cut dovetail joints.

 

Polished all round this desk can stand in the centre of a room and looks the same from either side.

Legroom H63cm x W46cm

Overall dimensions

Height 80cm

Width 124cm

Depth 73 cm

 
English Georgian period circa 1770


Price AUD $5595

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Title  Antique Empire drop side writing table raised on Schinkel design carved legs and fitted deep drawer 1810

Description

Superb quality antique Empire drop side writing table raised on Schinkel design carved legs and fitted deep drawer North German 1810.

made from solid Honduras mahogany with gorgeous original french polished finish  all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

Raised on gilt bronze castors .

North German possibly Berlin 1810

 

Overall Dimensions:

Height 78 cm

Depth 83 cm

Width 95/119/145 cm

Clearance below drawer 63cm


Price  AUD $3850

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Title  French Louis XVI centre table writing table original marquetry inlay and deep drawer with lock and key

Description

Original antique 18th century French Louis XVI centre table writing table original marquetry inlay and deep drawer with lock and a working key.

The elegant form an inlay banding of contrasting ebony and satinwood bordering the top and the front drawer.  The drawer with glit bronze ormolu handles and escutcheon.

Raised on fluted tapering legs with bronze sabot feet. 

A perfect table for the centre of a room or grand salon.

Good original polished finish with minor marks consitent with age and use. Nice and sturdy construction. The drawer opens very smoothly and glides have been serviced well for ease of use.

 

France late 18th century

 

Overall Diemsnions :

height 76 cm

Width 87 cm

Depth 58 cm

Clearance under drawer 61 cm


Price  AUD $3250

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Title   Australian Federation era solid pedestal desk in solid Blackwood with locking drawers & pull out desktop

Description

Australian Federation era solid pedestal desk made from Blackwood with locking drawers  pull out desktop

The gorgeous solid blackwood top over a single pedestal with solid blackwood panelling all round.

A wide single drawer directly under the desktop opens with original carved blackwood handle and is complimented by three further drawers to the right hand side.

A pull out desk top extension is located just above the three drawers.

All drawers have their original brass locks and a working key is supplied.

Nice sturdy construction with draft panels all round and a raised footrest bar inside . Raised on elegant tapering legs and good original french polished finish all round so it can stand in the centre of a room .

Brass escutcheons and all working brass locks work have a key supplied.

 

Australian Federal period early 1900's

 

Overall dimensions:

Height 77cm

Width 92 cm

Depth 61 cm

 

Kneehole legroom :

height 61cm

Width 46 cm

Price  AUD $895

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Title Impressive blonde oak double sided Empire pedestal partners desk ebony inlaid Biedermeier revival 1905

Description

Antique blonde oak double sided Empire partners desk ebony inlaid pre art deco Biedermeier revival 1905.

This gorgeous solid golden oak desk with geometric ebony string inlay and parquetry top with true partners mirror sided pedestals.

Each pedestal with a drawer below the top and on the left a single door that opens with a key. The right side with a single drawer above an oak tambour roll top style front that locks with a key and when opened slides and disappears under the drawers.  Inside are four oak drawers.

A centre panel with criss cross inlay joins the two pedestals and this may be removed if more clearance is required, from the usual 62 cm legroom clearance with an expanded 76 cm height .

The oak pedestals are flanked by brass capped pilaster columns in the Empire manner.

The pedestals are on a plinth and are raised on elegant turned oak feet.

Original french polished finish in good original condition.

 

French or Belgium early 1900's in the Biedermeier revival manner that influenced the Art Deco period.

 

Dimensions
Height 79 cm

Width 147 cm

Depth 100 cm

 

Legroom H62 cm xW55cm

May be increased to W76cm is centre panel is removed.

 

 


Price AUD $3850

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Title rare double sided Swedish Empire Mahogany Sofa Table Early Karl Johan period centre table

Description

Swedish Empire Mahogany sofa table with two fitted drawers to apron and fold down extensions. Wonderful flame mahogany veneers and raised on a central lyre form pedestal supported by four scroll form legs in the neo-classical style of the Empire periodand raised with original brass castors.

 


Sweden Circa 1815

 

Dimensions
Height 80 cm

Width 95 cm

Depth 65 cm

Extended width 135 cm

 


Price AUD $5795

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Title  Impressive antique Biedermeier mahogany cylinder front desk with fitted interior North german 1825

Description

Superb quality mahogany cylinder front desk with fitted interior.

This beautiful 1825 bureau secretaire is the ultimate in a Biedermeier writing desk.  The cylinder top rolls back and the desk top pulls out smoothly with a desk height of 79cm . The desk drawer with legroom clearance of 68cm. Interior is fitted with several drawers with silver knobs and string inlay and various pull out compartments and slides. A leather writing surface to centre is flanked by two sliding document compartments. The desk top may be raised to various angles to assist reading.

Beautifully veneered in book matched pyramid flame mahogany retaining original French polished finish.

Three bookcase compartments above the desk with curved convex and concave doors and with central drawer all crowned by neoclassic arch pediment top.

 

Below the pull out desk are 3 drawers all open with the same steel key and open very smoothly.  Raised on elegant bracket feet all with lovely original patina surface .


North German Circa 1825

 

Dimensions

Height 213cm

Width 128cm

Depth 62cm

 


Price AUD $7950

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Title  Georgian 18th century inlaid oak fall front bureau desk

Description

Gorgeous antique 18th century oak bureau desk on chest, with fall front writing surface that opens with a key and original lock to reveal 8 internal stepped drawers and compartments and a further four drawers behing a locked inlaid central door, complete with key.

Two pull out desk rests flank each side of the first drawer and three draduated size drawers fitted below.

The whole resting on original squat shaped legs. The desk writing surface height is 78cm from floor.

Lovely original patina ads to the charm of this piece.


English 18th century

 

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 107cm

Width 117cm

Depth 58 cm


Price AUD $4950

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Title  Antique colonial late Regency Australian cedar writing desk with 2 drawers in full red cedar Tasmania 1830

Description

Antique Australian Colonial era writing desk with 2 deep drawers entirely made of solid Australian coastal red cedar with vivid grain.

The gorgeous cedar top with a lovely grain has been so many tales to tell and has a gorgeous patina.

The full depth drawers below the top are also in full Australian cedar with turned knobs made of Huon pine.

Raised on four elegant late Regency turned legs this early Tasmanian colonial  era desk or hall table has many uses.

  

Warm waxed polished finish all round so it can stand in the centre of a room or against a wall ready for immediate work and fully experienced !

 

Australian colonial 1830

Overall Dimensions

Height 75 cm

Width 92 cm

Depth 50 cm

Depth under drawers (legroom):

61cm


Price AUD $1835

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Title   Regency mahogany hall table with deep drawer and satinwood inlay circa 1810 ideal use as a desk

Description

Antique original Regency period English mahogany hall or console table with single deep drawer and satinwood string inlay circa 1810.... ideal use as a desk

 

The gorgeous original polished mahogany top with curved corners so you dont hurt yourself as you pass it.

Raised on taper legs front and back and with original brass sabot feet and castors. This makes for a very sturdy table .

The single drawer with brass knobs still retains its original lock and is ideal as use for a small desk in a modern lifestyle.

The design is further enhance by satinwood string inlay in the Grecian style.  Original patina finish is a value point!

 

English Regency 1810

 

Overall Dimensions:

Height 69 cm

Width 102 cm

Depth 47 cm

Clearance under drawer 56 cm

  
Price AUD $1450


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Title  Gorgeous antique Victorian mahogany DAVENPORT DESK rare double sided with campaign desk drawers

Description

Gorgeous antique Victorian mahogany DAVENPORT DESK rare double sided with campaign desk drawers

 

A perfect small desk or hallway console, this lovely davenport desk with lift up writing slope inlaid with gilt edge leather. Inside this box compartment are fitted drawers. Under the lift lid pen compartment above are various other spaces for pens stamps and ink bottle etc.

The top is supported by rococo revival scroll legs and panel back.

Its rare to see a davenport with two sides that open. Each side has a locking door. The right side with brass campaign handle drawers and the other side with shaped fretwork dividions for folios and sheet music.

The whole raised brass and ceramic castors. .

 

Beautifully french finish polished all round so this can stand in the centre of a room.


English  early Victorian 1850

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 88cm

Width 60cm

Depth 59cm

legroom clearance 65 cm

Desk slope height 77-82 cm

 


Price AUD $1385

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Title  French Art Deco blonde mahogany bureau Plat writing desk 3 drawers original leather 2 extension slides

Description

Antique French Art Deco period blonde mahogany bureau Plat writing desk brass mounts, three drawers, two extension slides all with original leather.

A good Art Deco period French Louis XVI style pale mahogany writing desk. The top with original pale apricot gilt tooled leather insert in good "fully experienced" for condition- a value point.

 The desk is fitted with three drawers.

The wide central drawer with original brass key to working locks.

All drawers with ring pull handles marquetry satinwood inlays.

There are also two useful extension slides with gilt leather inserts, one at either end of the desk.

Raised on solid mahogany turned and tapered legswith bronze sabot feet and brass castors.

Good original french polished finish all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

All drawers open very smoothly and are ready to go to work for you.


French circa 1930 in the Maurice Dufrene with Louis XVI influence.

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 77 cm

Width 130 cm

Depth 75 cm

Legroom clearance under drawers :

62 cm

Extensions : L 60 cm x W 33cm


Price AUD $3475

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Title  French Louis XVI blonde mahogany bureau Plat writing desk 3 drawers original leather 2 extension slides

Description

Antique French Louis XVI blonde mahogany bureau Plat writing desk brass mounts, three drawers, two extension slides all with original leather.

A good French Louis XVI style pale mahogany writing desk. The top with original pale apricot gilt tooled leather insert in good well cared for condition- a value point.

 The desk is fitted with three drawers.

The central drawer with original bronze escutcheon and key to working lock.

There are also two useful extension slides with gilt leather inserts , one at either end of the desk.

Bronze insert cabouchon panels to top of turned and fluted and stop reeded carved legs. The legs are raised on brass sabot feet.

Good original french polished finish all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

All drawers open very smoothly and are ready to work for you.


French early 20th century in the Louis XVI manner of 1780

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 77 cm

Width 119 cm

Depth 65 cm

legroom clearance under drawers :

62 cm

 Extensions : L 49 cm x W 32cm


Price AUD $4750

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Title  Antique French Louis XV style writing desk with wide drawer writing slide and ornate carved legs 1855

Description

Antique French Louis XV style writing desk with wide drawer writing slide and ornate carved legs 1855 Napoleon III.

 

The serpentine shaped top in piano black ebonized finish with an original slide out tooled gilt leather writing desk surface. This pulls out easily with the mother of pearl inlaid knobs.

Below this is a serpentine front deep drawer with gilt bronze rococo ormolu hanldes and escutcheon . Original working lock and steel key.

The desk has a beautiful black french polished finish and would suit many interior styles.

Raised on ornate carved cabriole legs all ebonized.

The desk is finished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

Good black french polished finish. Excellent legroom clearance of 62-63 cm below apron.

French circa 1850 in the rococo revival French 1750 Louis XV manner .

Second Empire period Napoleon III (1848-1870)

 

Overall Dimensions
Height 80 cm

desk top only height 77cm

Width 106cm

desk top width 80 cm

Depth 73 cm

plus desk top depth add 47cm

Legroom clearance 62 cm

Price  AUD $1895



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Title   Regency mahogany fold over tea table with drawer and satinwood inlay circa 1815 ideal use as a desk

Description

Antique original Regency period English mahogany fold over tea table with single drawer and satinwood inlay circa 1815.... ideal use as a desk

 

The solid honduras mahogany top with curved edges folds over and is supported by rare butterfly hinged legs ( two legs fold backwards instead of just one).

This makes for a very sturdy table .

The single drawer with brass knobs lock and key is ideal as use for a small desk in modern times and its fold over action was used in the antique for late night suppers and games.

The design is further enhance by satinwood string inlay, tunred legs in the grecian style and reeded carved panels above the legs.

 

English Regency 1815

 

Overall Dimensions:

Height 75 cm

Width 102 cm

Depth 52 cm /104 cm

  
Price AUD $1795


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Title    Large round French Empire fold over farmhouse dining table good sturdy original  condition 1815

Description

Antique French Empire fold over  Scullery farmhouse dining table good sturdy original  condition waxed polish 1815 

 Ideal as a two person desk for teaching.

The solid oak demi lune top is hinged at the back and the rear leg with its drawer compartment pulls out to support this fold over top.

This makes for a very sturdy table.

Raised on elegant taper legs with original pegged construction and on brass and ceramic castors with a height of 76 cm allowing a generous 62 cm clearance below the skirt or apron.

The top opens out to a large round table size of 132 cm with gorgeous blonde patina.

Isle de France late Empire period in the elegant Directoire minimalist design.  Ideal as hall console table.

 

French 1815

 

Overall Dimensions:

Height 76 cm

Width 132 cm

Depth 66 cm /132 cm

Clearance 62 cm under apron

  
Price AUD $1550

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Title  French Empire writing desk with solid mahogany top and wide drawer with ormolu handles Charles X 1820

Description

Antique original French Empire writing desk with solid mahogany top and wide drawer with ormolu handles Charles X period (1815-1830).

 

The mahoagny top with original french polished surface rests over a desk that has a single wide drawer with flame mahogany front fitted into the apron. This drawer is locked with a steel key and have bronze escutcheon keyhole and two engine turned bronze knobs.

The leg is raised on turned Empire legs and is polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

 

Lovely original french polished patina, fully experienced and ready for work..

 

 

French Charles X late Empire manner circa 1820.

 

Overall Dimensions
Height 76 cm

Width 125cm

Depth 70 cm

Legroom space :

61cm clearance under drawer, 110 cm width between legs.

 

 


Price  AUD $2895

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Title  Antique blonde Biedermeier fall front desk with fitted interior Swedish Empire circa 1820

Description

Antique blonde Biedermeier fall front desk with fitted interior from Sweden in the Empire manner circa 1820.

 

The straight front facade with book matched blonde elm veneers and with bronze Empire escutcheons.

The top drawer opens like all the others, with a key in the traditional minimalist manner.

The writing desk below opens with a different key and reveals an interior with seven drawers and central door compartment.

Three drawers below all open smoothly thanks to the attention to drawer runners and smoth glides replaced adjusted as needed and a special wax we use to make operation trouble free.

All locks work and two keys are supplied.

 

The drop down writing surface or fall front measures H 72cm x W89cm x D46cm plus internal drawers depth.


Sweden southern provincial Circa 1820

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 128cm

Width 102cm

Depth 45cm

 

 


Price AUD $2950

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Title  Late Biedermeier fall front secretaire bureau desk in flame mahogany with carved columns 1840

Description

Antique Biedermeier writing desk in the form of a secretaire abattant with fall front desktop.

The superb quality craftsmanship

is the ultimate in a Biedermeier desk carved and turned pilaster columns with corinthian capitals.

It is beautifully veneered in book matched flame mahogany over wave front drawers etc.

All drawers still retain their working locks and an original key and most of the original Mother of Pearl escutcheons keyholes .

The writing surface opens with an internal counter balance weight  for easy use. Inside you will find a 6 drawers flanking an inlaid central door with column pilasters.

 

The writing surface fall front measures H 73cm x W 84 cm x D48cm plus internal drawers.

 

Good original french polish.

All drawer runners and glides have been well serviced for easy use.


North German circa 1840


Overall Dimensions

Height 149cm

Width 106cm

Depth 56cm

 


Price AUD $2865

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Title  Rare 12 column Biedermeier mahogany fall front desk with secret drawer  1820

Dimensions

Height 196cm

Width 117cm

Depth 56cm

Description

Superb quality Mahogany on solid oak

Schinkel design Biedermeier period fall front desk.

This beautiful piece of 1820 furniture is the ultimate in a Biedermeier desk with the inclusion of 12 turned mahogany columns . It is beautifully veneered in book matched pyramid Flame mahogany. Fitted drawers still retain most of the original Mother of Pearl escutcheons and all original locks. 3 keys supplied to match. The writing surface opens with a lead internal counter balance weight  for easy. Inside you will find a flight of 8 drawers flanking an inlaid central door with column pilasters and arched top. Above this is an array of pidgeon holes in mahogany  which has a secret compartment hidden within.

The heart shaped cartouche to the centre is a beautiful reminder that in any writing of letters always be ture to your heart.

The writing surface fall front measures H 85cm D 54 cm W 94 cm


German Circa 1820

Price AUD $14,300

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Title Empire flame mahogany fall front desk with locking drawer and bronze mounts Berlin circa 1820

Description

Superb quality early Biedermeier period fall front secretaire desk.

This beautiful bureau secretaire of 1820 period is the ultimate luxury in a Biedermeier desk.

It is beautifully veneered in book matched pyramid flame mahogany. All four drawers still retain their original working locks. A working gilt bronze key is supplied to match. Empire brass round escutcheons and turned bronze handles adorne the elegant facade.

 

The writing surface opens with the ornate large key and is supported by internal steel stopped hinges hidden within the body.

Once open it reveals a flight of 6 drawers with solid wooden turned knobs with mother of pearl escutcheon to left drawer complete with working key.

 

Central compartment  above these internal drawers has an elegant vine scroll work carved to each side.

Tthe desk top when opened measures H83cm x W79cm D47cm.

 


Germany Circa 1820


Overall Dimensions

Height 156cm

Width 97cm

Depth 51cm

 


Price AUD $4875

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Title  Scandinavian writing desk with twin pedestals filled with birch drawers and twin extension slides 1960

Description

Vintage Scandinavian writing desk with twin pedestals filled with birch drawers and twin extension slides  circa 1960.

The mahogany top lifts off the two pedestal bases for easy moving and contains two precision brass handle extension slides with glass inserts.

A full depth central drawer unlocks with a brass key to reveal multiple compartments in birch.

The two pedestals with central locking doors that open with a brass key. Each side has different drawer configurations including another extension slide.

Drawers are all hand cut and dovetail jointed.

Original finished patina ready to do straight to work!

This is a superb example of the cabinet makers art but is unsigned. .

Scandinavia circa 1960

Overall Dimensions
Height 76 cm

Width 150cm

length 78 cm

Legroom H 62cm x W60 cm

Price  AUD $2850

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Title  French Louis XVI blonde mahogany Bureau Plat writing desk brass inlay and three drawers original leather

Description

Antique French Louis XVI blonde mahogany Bureau Plat writing desk brass inlay, three drawers and original leather. Paris 1880

 

A good French Louis XVI style late 19th century pale mahogany writing desk. The top with original rouge leather insert in good "fully experienced" condition- a value point.

 

The desk is fitted with three drawers.

The central drawer with original gilt bronze ormolu key to working lock.

Bronze insert cabouchon panels to top of tuned and fluted legs. The legs are raised on brass sabot feet.

Good original polished finish all round so it can stand in the centre of a room. All drawers open very smoothly and are ready to go to work for you.


French 1880 in the Louis XVI manner of 1780

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 76 cm

Width 130 cm

Depth 70 cm

legroom clearance under drawers :

61 cm

 


Price AUD $4550

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Title  French Louis Philippe mahogany bureau Plat writing desk brass handles, 4 drawers and leather inlay top

Description

Antique French Louis Philippe solid mahogany bureau Plat writing desk brass handles and four drawers and original leather.

 

A good French 19th century solid mahogany writing desk. The top with gilt tooled black leather insert in very good condition.

 

The desk is fitted with four drawers.

The central drawer with bronze handles lock and ormolu key to working lock is flanked by a pair of drawers to the left and a double fronted drawer to the right.

Raised on turned and reeded legs.

Good original french polished finish all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

All drawers open very smoothly and are ready to work for you.


French 1830  Louis Philippe era

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 77 cm

Width 141 cm

Depth 72 cm

 

Clearance under centre drawer :

61 cm

 


Price AUD $5950

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Title  Impressive Art Deco secretaire bookcase writing desk Biedermeier revival manner Danish cherrywood 1925

Description

 Antique truely impressive Art Deco bookcase writing desk with lots of compartments drawers and glass doors for books Danish circa 1925

 

Made in solid sections, this superb cherrywood bookcase pedestal desk is in the neoclassical Biedermeier  revival manner with fluted columns and carved doors.

The stepped top pediment over three glass doors. Each opens to reveal adjustable shelves.

two flights of document drawers above a solid polished wood desktop.

Three deep drawers below the desk are supported by two pedestals with door fronts.

there are also a couple of secret compartments to this magnificent example of the cabinet makers art.

 

Danish 1925

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 234 cm

Width 143 cm

Depth 83 cm

Clearance under drawer 64 cm


Price AUD $6975

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Title  Antique double pedestal desk in blonde pollard oak with leather insert top and nine drawers original 1875

Description

Antique Georgian style double pedestal desk in blonde pollard oak with rouge leather insert top and nine locking drawers dating from the  late Victorian era 1875.

The original desk top with rich tooled gilt edge rouge leather top with a lovely rich well cared for patina.

A central drawer with ornate brass key with Georgian brass handles is flanked by two smaller drawers .

This section lifts off the pedestal bases below for easy transport.

Each pedestal has three graduated size drawers per side. All drawers open very smoothly and have been serviced. All original brass locks to drawers and a working key is supplied. The drawers are all in oak with mahogany lining and with hand cut dovetail joints.

The desk top lifts off the two pedestals for easy transport.

The pedestals are raised on Victorian period ceramic castors

A gorgeous rich warm finish in original polish in good condition makes this a very desirable desk for the den.

Polished all round this desk can stand in the centre of a room.

Overall dimensions

height 76cm

Width 122cm

Depth 65 cm

Legroom H59cm x W54cm


English Victorian circa 1875

Price AUD $1975

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Title  French Louis XIII walnut writing desk with gilt edge moroccan leather inlay top complete with lock and key

Description

 Antique French Louis XIII walnut writing desk with gilt edge moroccan leather inlay top  and central drawer complete with lock and key. French 1870

Good original polished finish all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

 

 

French 19th century in the Rennaissance manner of the 17th century

Overall Dimensions

Height 78 cm

Width 116 cm

Depth 68 cm

Clearance under drawers luxurious 63cm


Price AUD $2875

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Title  Antique French Louis XV style writing desk with three drawers ormolu mounts and ornate carved legs 1830

Description

Antique French Louis XV style writing desk with three drawers ormolu mounts ornate carved legs 1830's.

The solid mahogany top with shaped gallery side and back with turned corner finials. Three shaped front drawers below the serpentine shaped top with ornate ormolu bronze handles and escutcheons.

All drawers open very smoothly and have functioning locks. A steel key is supplied and used to open the centre drawer.

The ornate acanthus scroll legs are beautifully carved.

the desk is finished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

Good original french  polished finish. Excellent legroom clearance of 62 cm below apron.

Danish circa 1830 rococo revival in the French 1750 Louis XV manner

 

 

 

Overall Dimensions
Height 76 cm desk top

Width 103cm

length 54 cm

Legroom clearance 62 cm

 

 


Price  AUD $3395

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Title  Provincial 18th century baroque waxed oak bureau writing desk with fitted interior enhanced inlay 1832

Description

Antique 18th century baroque waxed oak bureau writing desk with fitted interior enhanced in 1832 with inlay in ebony and birch .

Typical of the northern Europe baroque 18th century period the solid bleached oak writing desk with fall front desk top opens with a steel key to working lock.

A pair of shallow drawers below the desk are flanked by the automata self extending support rails.. an ingenious design!

The slope top desk opens to reveal a fitted multi drawer interior with central door with later inlaid ebony and date as dedication perhaps as a wedding gift?

 

Three straight fronted drawers below all with inlaid escutcheons and iron ring pull handles. Georgian 1/4 column carved corners are a unique design consistent with the 1780's

The whole raised on bracket feet with fretwork corners.

Original cast wrought iron 18th century carry handles to the sides.

Scandinavian late 18th century with later 1832 decoration in the Empire manner.

All drawere open very smoothly and 5 steel keys supplied to working locks.

 

Overall Dimensions

Height: 109 cm

Width: 115cm

Depth: 52cm

 

Desk top

Height 75 cm

Width 109 cm

Depth 52 cm plus drawers


Price AUD $2285

 


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Title   French Louis XV rococo writing table centre table with carved ornate base and walnut marquetry top 1870

Description

  French Louis XV rococo writing table centre table with carved ornate base and walnut marquetry top 1870.

 

Good sturdy condition with goor polished top.

Ideal as writing table or centre table.

The ornate cabriole legs joined by a strong X frame stretcher.

 

French 1870

 

 

Overall  Dimensions:

Height : 77cm

Width: 98cm

Length : 66cm

Clearance below the top 66-70 cm

Price AUD $1775

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Title  Antique French Louis XV writing desk in Brazilian rosewood marquetry with Ormolu and leather insert top

Description

  Antique French Louis XV writing desk in Brazilian rosewood marquetry with original leather insert top gilt bronze ormolu mounts and polished all round.

The serpentine shaped top with gilt tooled leather surface in pale sienna yellow surrounded by moulded brass edging. The original desk top with gilt tooled edge leather top with matching extension slides to either side with a lovely well cared for patina. Original leather is a value point!

 Three drawer to one side and three dummy drawers to the other side.

Each drawer with original brass locks and a matching key is supplied.

A central drawer with brass escutcheon and key is flanked by a shaped drawer either side . All scroll shaped drawers open smoothly and are made with hand cut dovetail joints.

Raised on cabriole carved legs mounted with gilt bronze rococo scroll mounts and bronze sabot feet.

 

Wonderful original french polished patina all round in very good condition designed to stand in the centre of an impressive room.

Overall dimensions

height 76cm

Width 136cm

Depth 76 cm

Clearance under drawer 62-63.5cm

 

French circa 1860 in the manner of Louis XV of 1750


Price AUD $16,850

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Title Antique Georgian Chinese Chippendale Cuban mahogany desk carved latice front ideal sideboard 1780

Description

English antique Georgian Chinese Chippendale serving table in solid Cuban mahogany. Ideal as a grand desk with carved lattice front 1780.

Chinese Chippendale furniture of the period is extremely rare and much sought after for its quality design  and superb choice of timbers.

A genuine antique writing desk or side table with fitted two drawers working lock and steel keys. Both drawers with lattice work in mahogany with bronze knobs and hidden gothic escutcheons and with moulded frames.

Raised on solid sturdy mahogany legs with plinth feet. Clearance under drawers is 57 cm.

Good french polished top is a single heavy piece of the valuale Cuban mahogany with fabulous colour and grain. Polish and patina below top in a dark contrast finish works well with any interior.

Minor traces of wooden fretwork corner brackets to legs.

English circa 1780

Overall dimensions:

Height 81 cm

Length 151 cm

Depth 66 cm

Kneehole clearance 57cm


Price AUD $5250

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Title  Georgian 1770 Cuban mahogany serving table serpentine front with single drawer Hepplewhite fretwork

Description

Antique Georgian 1770 Cuban mahogany serving table serpentine front with single drawer Hepplewhite fretwork

 

Gorgeous George III period dense and heavy Cuban mahogany late 18th century serving table ideal use as a desk. The gorgeous rich grain and colour with superb craftsmanship with hand cut fretwork brackets to taper legs.

 

Polished on three sides this table would have stood pride of place in a grand Georgian interior.

English late 18th century Hepplewhite

 

Dimensions
Height 78 cm

Length 150cm

Depth 60 cm

 


Price  AUD $7450

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Title  18th century baroque pine secretaire desk with fitted interior arch bookcase top panel doors circa 1750

Description

Antique 18th century provincial Scandinavian baroque solid spruce pine secretaire desk with fitted interior  arch bookcase top panel doors circa 1750

Typical of the northern Europe baroque 18th century period the archl top pediment over two panel pine doors. The interior with fixed shelves. Note the wrougth iron hinges. A lock and key opens the doors.

The slope top desk opens with a key and reveals a fitted multi drawer interior with central door and secret drawers.

 

Below the fall front desk top is a single shallow drawer flanked by pull out desk top supports all with brass knobs.

Three straight fronted drawers below all with brass Georgian escutcheons and handles.

The whole raised on ornate scallop pedestal base

Swedish  mid 18th century

 

Overall Dimensions

Height: 214 cm

Width 112 cm

Depth: 50cm

 


The door section top cabinet lifts off the base for easy moving.


Price AUD $3850

 

Desk height  69 cm

Desk width 95 cm

Desk depth 40/ 52cm plus drawers

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Title   French Louis XIII antique walnut writing desk with deep drawers on baroque carved walnut legs pegged

Description

French Louis XIII antique walnut writing desk with deep drawers on baroque carved walnut legs traditional pegged construction .

 

 The solid blonde walnut top with elegant edging over a sturdy baroque table base that features hand carved corkscrew legs with turned stretcher joint all pegged in the usual 18th century manner.

A full width deep drawer is fitted to the apron and opens with the traditional push pull key in cast iron. Lock and key are original and work.

Period baroque tables in this pale walnut colour are very rare and are usually paired with Aubusson tapestry back drops  and pair of gilt cavred pricket candlesticks.

 

Original waxed polished patina all round in very good condition designed to stand in the centre of a room.

 

Overall dimensions

height 76cm

Width 84cm

Depth 56 cm

Clearance below drawer 58cm

 

French baroque early 18th century


Price AUD $3950

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Title   Georgian flame mahogany bureau writing desk  with gilt bronze handles and superb interior circa 1780

Description

Antique Georgian period flame mahogany bureau writing desk with gilt bronze handles and superb fitted interior, circa 1780.

An unusually wide fall front writing bureau desk with flame mahogany and satinwood inlay in the of the period and in the Sheraton manner.

The fall front desk top opens with an ornate bronze key and reveals an interior of many compartments and drawers with ingenious secret drawers.

Four solid large drawers below open very smoothly as all drawer runners and glides have been serviced/replaced where required to ensure many more decades of easy use.

All drawers with ornate mercurial gilt bronze handles.

English Gerogian circa 1780 in the Sheraton manner

Overall  Dimensions:

Height : 102cm

Width: 126cm

Depth : 55cm

Desk top opens to overall:

Height 73 cm

Width 116 cm

Depth 59 cm plus internal drawers

 

Price AUD $4950

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Title   Scandinavian walnut writing table centre table raised on ornate sabre legs with oval marquetry top  1835

Description

Rare blonde Scandinavian walnut centre table with ornate marquetry inlaid top. The top lifts off the base to reveal a large storage area below and hidden in the apron.

The table is supported by elegant sabre legs with parcel ebonised sections.

Excellent clearance under the oval lift off top overhang of 72cm and below apron molding of 60cm.  Will seat 6 in absolute luxury.

Tables of this era quality and size are very rare and highly sought after as they work with most interior styles even mid century modern..

This would also make a very impressive desk as it can stand in the centre of a room.

Original polished patina.

 

Sweden circa 1835 in the Karl Johan Biedermeier manner

 

Overall  Dimensions:

Height : 74cm

Width: 152cm

Depth : 99cm

Price AUD $4750

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Title   Provincial solid blonde oak 7 drawer desk with Georgian brass handles lock and key Scandinavian 1940's

Description

Provincial solid blonde oak 7 drawer desk with Georgian brass handles lock and key raised on turned legs

 

Solid European oak writing desk with 7 drawers and Georgian antique brass handles.

the solid oak top with a lovely mellow patina rests over a wide centre drawer. this drawer locks with a working key and may be removed all together if extra legroom is required although the generous 63-65cm below the  drawer should leave plenty of space for legs.

The desk is finished right round with an integrated bookshelf on the "public side"

 

Danish   1940's

  

Overall Dimensions

Height 75 cm

Length  145 cm
Depth 75 cm

 

Price  AUD $1895

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Title French solid cherrywood bureau writing desk with carved rococo details and leather inlaid bronze handles

Description

French solid cherrywood bureau writing desk with carved rococo details and leather inlay, bronze handles escutcheons and keys.

The drop front opens with a brass key to reveal a gilt tooled leather writing surface. Four shaped drawers inside with further storage above.

the bombe shaped body in solid cherrywood with traditioal 18th century pegged cunstruction is raised on elegant curved legs with hooven feet, all hand carved of course.

Two smaller drawers below the desk with a lareg full width drawer below.

When opened the desk top measures Height 74 cm , Width 91 cm , depth 55cm plus drawers depth.

 

Good original polish all round so it can stand in the centre of a room and generous 71cm legroom clearance below desk.

Minor wear and blemishes consistent with age and use.

 

French mid 20th century bespoke made in the manner of Louis XV

 

Overall dimensions:

Height 97 cm

Length 106 cm

Depth 49 cm

Leg clearance 71cm

 
Price AUD $2395

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Title Antique Regency 5 drawer mahogany desk on turned legs and brass castors carved acanthus details

Description

English Regency 5 drawer mahogany desk on turned legs and original solid brass castors and  carved acanthus details.

A genuine antique writing desk or side table with fitted centre drawer working lock and steel key. Two further drawers flank the centre drawer and are adorned by acanthus scroll carved bracket to 62cm high clearance.

Good original polish and patina below top. The top has been repolished some time ago.

Minor wear and blemishes consistent with age and use.

English circa 1820

Overall dimensions:

Height 76 cm

Length 114 cm

Depth 57 cm

Kneehole clearance 62cm

 
Price AUD $1785

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Title Antique Regency 5 drawer mahogany desk on turned legs and brass castors carved gothic arch kneehole

Description

English Regency 5 drawer mahogany desk on turned legs and original solid brass castors and  gothic arch kneehole leg space with excellent clearance of 64cm.

A genuine antique writing desk or side table with full width centre drawer working lock and steel key. Two further drawers flank the centre leg space adorned by neoclassic Gothick arch carved facade.

 

Good original french polish and patina.

 

English Regency 1820

 

Overall dimensions:

Height 77 cm

Length 102 cm

Depth 51 cm

Kneehole clearance 64cm

 
Price AUD $1795

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Title   Antique Victorian burl walnut pedestal desk with original Bristol green gilt tooled leathe  inlay 9 drawers

Description

  Antique Victorian burl walnut pedestal desk with original Bristol green gilt tooled leathe  inlay 9 drawers.

 

The centre drawer is set back from the two pedestal.

The blonde burl walnut veneered top and drawer fronts with turned knobs. In excellent original condition and raised on a pedestal base each with original ceramic castors below the plinth . All drawers open very smoothly and have been serviced for longevity.  This desk is finished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room or office.

A luxurious 60cm clearance and a width of 53cm!

 

Good original finish.

 

English mid Victorian circa 1870

 

Overall dimensions:

Height 75cm

Length 121 cm

Depth 52 cm

 

Price  AUD $ 1875

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Title  Important GILLOW and Co writing desk in walnut with sienna yellow gilt leather inlaid and royal patronage

Description

Large and Important GILLOW and Co writing desk in walnut with sienna yellow gilt leather inlaid lift top and royal patronage lable.

A pierced brass gallery back and large gently sloping desk top opens with a key and working lock.

Lifting the top reveals makers mark Gillow & Co and an internal label "by appointment to the King of Spain" just under the brass stay support that holds the desk top open.

The interior with an carved Georgian arcade of pigeon holes for documents.

The ingenious design has a hidden candle rest hinged into one side. This allows for a lamp or light to rest or for a glass of wine?

 

Raised on elegant carved turned and fluted legs with sturdy stretchers and on brass castors.

 

Original french polished patina all round in very good condition.

Original gilt edge tooled leather top in good condition with gold leaf details and invokes the old cigar leather patina.

This desk with its 65 cm clearance and elegant proportions suit many interiors. The exacting quality of Gillow furniture is highly sought after.

 

 

English  Victorian Gillow and Co 1890-1903

 

Overall dimensions

height 88cm

Width 94cm

Depth 73 cm

Clearance below desk 65 cm

Desk Width 94 cm

Desk top depth 54 cm

Desk slope height 77-88cm

 


Price AUD $5500

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Title   Art Deco oak pedestal desk with removable centre drawer on ornate shaped feet and interior drawers

Description

Superb Art Deco oak pedestal desk with removable centre drawer on ornate shaped feet with interior drawers.

Scandinavian original with original french polished finish. The oak top with moulded framed edges over two pedestals with marquetry oak doors. The left with fitted with a pull out shelf the right with four interior drawers all big enough for A4 folders.

For those who require more than the usual legroom clearance, as this desk comes apart into 4 handy sections for easy transport, you can simply remove the centre drawer for a luxurious 67cm clearance and a width of 53-57cm!

The centre drawer has its own key with working lock, the spring loaded door locks open with their own key for security. Good original finish.

Scandinavian Art Deco early 20th century

Overall dimensions:

Height 72cm

Length 130 cm

Depth 61 cm

Clearance below drawer 57cm

Rails for centre drawer are easily removed as they are nailed in place.

Price  AUD $ 2950

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Title   Dutch baroque oak bureau desk with ornate bronze handles  serpentine shaped front and fitted interior

Description

Dutch baroque oak bureau desk with ornate bronze handles  serpentine shaped front and fitted interior.

 

The ornate carved moldings to drop front desk top over solid oak serpentine shaped drawers.

The fall front desk is opened with an ornate silvered key to reveal a fitted interior with drawers and central door.

Please note that period desks of the early 18th century are very rare and hence expensive and these proportions are more useful in modern interiors hence this bespoke made early 20th century example fits the decorator's requirements.

Good original finish.

This desk has an ingenious secret drawer as well !

Dutch from early 20th century in the manner of the early 1700's baroque period

 

Overall dimensions:

Height 105cm

Length 118 cm

Depth 54 cm

 

Desk top height 76cm

clearance below 74cm

Desk width 104cm

Desk depth 54cm plus drawers.

 


Price  AUD $ 2350

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Title   Blonde baroque walnut bureau desk with ornate marquetry and silvered bronze handles fitted interior

Description

Blonde baroque walnut bureau desk with ornate marquetry and silvered bronze handles fitted interior.

 

This gorgeous desk is beautifully veneered in ornate marquetry panels to front sides and interiors.

The finish has aged beautifully and is in a faded 17th century manner.

The ornate carved fall front desk is opened with an ornate silvered key to reveal a fitted interior with drawers and central door.

Please note that period desks of the early 18th century did not exist in these proportions hence this bespoke made mid 20th century example fits the decorators requeirements.

 

French or Italian in the manner of the early 1700's baroque period and dating from mid 20th century,

 

French mid 20th century in the early 18th century manner

 

Overall dimensions:

Height 96cm

Length 101 cm

Depth 47 cm

Desk height 72cm

clearance below 69cm

Desk width 91cm

Desk depth 45cm plus drawers.

 


Price  AUD $ 1965

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Title     French Louis XV provincial elm writing desk bureau plat carved legs and real leather inset top

Description

French Louis XV provincial elm writing desk bureau plat carvedlegs and real leather inset top.

The solid elm top with highly figurative wood grain is set with three gilt edge tooled leather panels.

Polished all round the public sideor front face of the desk consists of an antique 18th century panel with parquetry inserts and pegged construction with carved mouldings.

The business side of the desk with a removable centre drawer flanked by two pairs of drawers. The centre drawer can be removed if requiring a really tall legroom desk chair .

The desk is raised on carved cabriole rococo legs.

Antique desks of these proportions did not exist in the 18th century hence this bespoke made desk incorporating genuine 18th century parts to create a very attractive and versatile flat top desk known as a bureau plat.

 All drawers are large enough to hold an A4 folder of files.

 The legroom height is superb and rarely found in antique desks at a height of 70cm or 59cm with drawer in place.

 French 18th century and later

 Overall Dimensions

Height 76 cm

Length 170 cm
Width 75 cm

Clearance below centre 70cm

Price AUD $5995

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Title  Antique French Louis XV writing desk in kingwood marquetry with leather insert top bronze ormolu mounts

Description

  Antique French Louis XV writing desk in kingwood marquetry with leather insert top bronze ormolu mounts and polished all round.

The serpentine shaped top with gilt tooled leather surface surrounded by moulded brass edging. The original desk top with gilt tooled edge leather top with matching extension slides to either side with a lovely well cared for patina.

 Three drawer to one side and three dummy drawers to the other side.

Each drawer with original brass locks and a matching key is supplied.

A central drawer with brass escutcheon and key is flanked by two drawers . All shaped drawers open smoothly and are made with hand cut dovetail joints.

Raised on cabriole carved legs mounted with gilt bronze rococo scroll mounts and bronze sabot feet.

Wonderful original french polished patina all round in very good condition designed to stand in the centre of a room.

Overall dimensions

height 77cm

Width 143cm

Depth 83 cm

 

French circa 1930 in the manner of Louis XV of 1750


Price AUD $13,850

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Title   Empire writing desk raised on sturdy column suports to sabre legs with drop side extensions and drawer

Description

Antique Empire writing desk raised on sturdy lyre shaped supports to sabre legs fitted with drop side extensions and a single drawer.

 Original polished mahogany top with two drop side extensions over a large deep marquetry front drawer with brass inlaid escutcheon original brass lock and working key.

All actions work well and have been serviced for smooth operation.

The drop sides hinge up and are supported from underneath with pull out rails.

Its original french polished patina in pale mahogany makes this desk very sought after with only minor marks from a fully experienced desk.

 

Ideal as use for a sofa or centre table or writing desk.   This table may also be used as a practical dining table and may seat up to six diners. Polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room

Nice and sturdy construction and smooth operation of drawer glides.

 Scandinavian mid 19th century

Overall Dimensions

Height 75 cm

Length  90/113/137 cm
Depth 68 cm


Price  AUD $1825

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Title     French Empire solid mahogany bureau plat writing desk with five drawers raised on taper legs 19th cent

Description

 

Superb quality French Empire solid mahogany bureau plat writing desk with five drawers raised on taper legs  2nd half of the 19th century

 

the solid mahogany top with elegant curved gallery to three sides.

Below the desk top are five drawers.

Thecentre one opens with the original lock and key and is flanked by the two further drawers all are large enough to hold an A4 folder of files.

Solid gilt bronze knobs and escutcheon key holes to mahogany framed drawer fronts.

Raised on elegant taper legs , this gorgeous desk is polished all roudn to be able to stand in the centre of any home office or Empire palace.  The original french polish is in very good condition.

French mid 19th century

 Overall Dimensions

Height 77 cm

Length 132 cm
Width 71 cm

Clearance below centre drawer 60cm

 

Price AUD $3450

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Title   Signed English walnut pedestal desk with 9 drawers original gilt edge leather top Georgian handles

Description

English Georgian style walnut pedestal desk with 9 drawers and original gilt tooled leather top inlay  raised on plinth base on casters.

The well polished top with original cigar leather top with gilt tooled edge is a value point and adds lots of character..

Below the top is a wide central drawer

flanked by two flights of 4 drawers each side with solid Georgian swan neck brass handles.

 

Each fielded walnut front drawer with solid mahogany case wood with all hand made dovetails speaks volumes about the quality of the cabinet making skills.  The centre drawer with label of the cabinetmaker in Luton UK "F. Merchant and Sons ".

 

Raised on plinth base with hidden ceramic castors so it can easily be moved .  

Clearance allows below centre drawer is generous of 60cm .

All drawers retain their original London made brass locks but have no keys.

Well presented and original french polished all round in light golden walnut patina - a value point! The top lifts off The two pedestals for easy transport.

 English 1910 in the 18th century Georgian manner

Overall Dimensions

Height 76 cm

Width  138 cm
Depth 76 cm

Price  AUD $2495

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Title   Danish Empire writing desk raised on sturdy columns to sabre legs with drop side extensions and drawer

Description

Art Deco era danish Empire writing desk raised on sturdy solid columns to sabre legs fitted with drop side extensions and a single drawer.

 Original polished mahogany top with two drop side extensions over a large deep drawer with brass inlaid escutcheon original brass lock and working key.

All actions work well and have been serviced for smooth operation.

The drop sides hinge up and are supported from underneath with pull out rails.

 Its original french polished patina in mahogany  makes this desk very sought after with minor marks from a fully experienced desk.

 Ideal as use for a sofa or centre table or writing desk.   This table may also be used as a practical dining table and may seat up to six diners. Polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room

Nice and sturdy construction and smooth operation of drawer glides.

 

Danish circa 1930 Art Deco

  Overall Dimensions

Height 76 cm

Length  104/131/160 cm
Depth 75 cm

 

Price AUD $1499

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Title  18th century Provincial pine bureau writing desk on chest with fitted interior and wrought iron handles

Description

18th century Scandinavian Provincial pine bureau writing desk on chest with fitted interior and wrought iron handles.

The solid desk with original desk top lock and working key opens to reveal two drawers and shaped shelves with beautiful waxed patina.

The drop front desk opens with its original steel key to reveal a writing surface of w 111cm and at a convenient height of 71cm.

Original wrought iron carry handles to the sides makes relocation a breeze.

Below the ornate scroll carved fall front are four drawers,  three with wrought iron handles and the top document drawer with turned knob. The shallow drawer is  flanked by pull out desk top supports.

Blonde pine in very solid condition with dove tail construction and original pegged back boards.

All drawers open smoothly and draw runners have all been serviced and adjusted for easy operation.

 

Scandinavian late 18th century

Overall Dimensions

Height 106cm

Width 114cm

Depth 52cm

Desk height : 71cm



 


Price AUD $1595

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Title   French Baroque oak lamp table small desk with two drawers raised on four elegant turned legs

Description

Baroque oak lamp table small desk with two drawers raised on four elegant turned legs .

The solid oak top with molded thumbnail edge over two curved and fluted drawers with bronze baroque handles.

Clear space underneath allows for a chair with good height of 62cm below apron.

Well sought after in oak is this light coloured polished finish with a lovely golden patina - a value point!

 

Ideal as use for a games table, ladies desk, lamp or wine table or even as a bedside.

 

 

French 19th century

 

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 81 cm

Width  63 cm
Depth 41 cm

 


Price  AUD $765

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Title   Antique solid Swedish blonde birch writing table desk raised on sturdy turned legs with dropsides 1820

Description

Antique solid Swedish blonde birch writing table desk raised on sturdy turned legs with dropside extensions. Karl Johan period circa 1820

A well polished solid satin birch top with two extensions over a full depth drawer with brass empire handle.

the drop sides hinge up and are supported from underneath.

 Clearance underneath the drawer allows for a chair with good generous size of 60 cm below apron.

Well sought after in solid golden birch this light coloured original antique desk  is raised on four turned Empire column legs with brass castor feet.

 

Ideal as use for a dining table, writing desk or centre table.  A golden polished patina is a value point.

Nice and sturdy construction and smooth operation of drawer glides.

 

Sweden circa 1820 Karl Johan period.

Overall Dimensions

Height 76 cm

Length  123/143/167 cm
Depth 83 cm

 

Price  AUD $3850

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Title  French Empire Bureau Plat writing desk 5 drawers solid brass handles on taper fluted legs and leather top

Description

French Empire Bureau Plat writing desk 5 drawers solid brass handles on taper fluted legs and original gilt tooled leather top. The lovely patinated top resting over a central drawer flanked by two pair of drawers.

The sturdy elegant tapering and fluted legs with brass sabot feet.

Polished all round so it can stand in the centre of any room.

This classic style will suit many interiors with its restrained ornament and exquisite workmanship.

 

 

Denmark circa 1955 in the French Empire manner of 1810

 

Overall Dimensions
Height 75 cm

Width 136cm

Depth 75 cm

Clearance below desk 60cm

Price  AUD $3550

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Title    Original Danish mid century 5 drawer desk mahogany gilt brass handles working locks circa 1955

Description

Superb original Danish writing desk bureau plat in the Ole Wanscher style in mahogany with 5 drawers with ornate gilt bronze handles

Denmark circa 1955.

Highly sought after proportions of this desk is ideal for home office. The centre drawer with original brass key and working lock.  This is flanked by two pairs of deep drawers with brass handles . The drawer interiors in blonde birch with mahogany fronts. Original elegant bonze swing handles to all drawers.

Nice and sturdy this desk is polished all round so can stand in the middle of a room.

Original Danish mid century classic design with superb use of timbers.

The polished top with only minor marks to be expected from this genuine vintage desk.

Denmark 1950 -1960

Overall Dimensions:

Height 76 cm

Width 135 cm

Depth 75 cm

Excellent legroom clearance at 63cm


Price AUD $4850

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Title   Antique Empire sofa table writing desk raised on four sturdy turned columns to sabre legs and 2 drawers

Description

Antique Empire sofa table writing desk raised on four sturdy turned columns to sabre legs and 2 drawers.

 

Original l polished blonde mahogany top with two drop side extensions over a two fulll depth drawers with turned empire bronze knobs and ormolu escutcheons. A working key is supplied. All actions work smoothly and have been serviced.

The drop sides hinge up and are supported from underneath with pull out rails.

Clearance underneath the drawer allows for a chair with good generous size of 60 cm below apron.

Its original patina in pale mahogany colour makes this desk very sought after.

Ideal as use for a sofa or centre table, writing desk.   Polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room

Nice and sturdy construction and smooth operation of drawer glides.

 Sweden circa 1820 Karl Johan period.

Overall Dimensions

Height 73 cm

Length  91/114/137 cm
Depth 66 cm

Clearance under drawers is 60 cm


Price  AUD $2795

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Title   Antique blonde Art Deco sofa table writing desk raised on turned column to platform base Sweden 1920

Description

Antique blonde Art Deco sofa table writing desk raised on turned column to platform base Swedish circa 1920.

 

Original polished blonde ashwood top with marquetry inlay. Two drop side extensions over a shaped apron with inlaid panel.

The drop sides hinge up and are supported from underneath with pull out rails.

 Clearance underneath the apron allows for a chair with good generous size of 61 cm.

Its original blonde patina in pale ashwood  colour makes this table very sought after.

 

Ideal as use for a sofa or centre table, writing desk.   Polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room

Nice and sturdy construction and smooth operation.

 Sweden circa 1920  Art Deco Biedermeier revival

Overall Dimensions

Height 74 cm

Length  97/115/137 cm
Depth 73 cm

Clearance under apron is 61 cm

Price  AUD $2499

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Title   English Georgian walnut pedestal desk with 8 drawers green leather top extension slides carved feet

Description

English Georgian style walnut pedestal desk with 8 drawers with green leather top inlay  raised on carved bracket feet .

The well polished top with original green leather top with gilt tooled edge.

Below the top a wide central drawer with integral pen holders inside.

Flanked by two flights of drawers with solid Georgian brass handles.

Two writing surface or desk top extension slides and with four drawers on the left and 3 (one with a double front ) on the right.

Each drawer with pull out internal divisions speaks volumes about the quality of the cabinet making skills.

Raised on Chippendale carved bracket feet and polished right round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

Clearance allows below centre drawer is generous of 62cm  and 57cm width.

 

Well presented and french polished all round in light golden walnut patina - a value point!

 

English 1930 in the 18th century Georgian Chippendale manner

Overall Dimensions

Height 76 cm

Width  127 cm
Depth 69 cm

Legroom : 62cm, Width 57 cm

 

Price    SOLD

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Title   Anglo Indian campaign desk bureau bookcase in 3 sections with brass string inlay and military handles

Description

Anglo Indian solid rosewood Campaign desk bureau bookcase. This original Raj era cabinet comes apart into in 3 sections for ease of carrying. It is very heavy. It may have been a ships captains desk. The ornate Regency brass string inlay lines are matched well with brass flush handles as used in British military or campaign furniture.

The top section with two glazed arched top doors open with a key to internal shelves and a pair of brass inlaid drawers.

Below is a fall front desk with fitted interior with working locks and key. This desk top opens to a surface area of H77cm W95cm D54cm .

Clear space underneath allows for a chair with good height of 74cm below fold down desk.

The lowest section contains the two full width drawers and shaped plinth base.

 

Well sought after dark rosewood ebony p finish with a lovely patina  to the brass- a value point!

 

 

British india circa 1860 in the Regency manner of 1815.

 

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 191 cm

Width  112cm
Depth 43 cm

 


Price  AUD $2775

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Title English Regency mahogany writing desk with 5 drawers and gilt tooled leather top turned legs 1820

Description

Original antique English Regency mahogany writing desk with 5 drawers and gilt tooled leather top turned legs 1820.

 

Beautiful quality craftsmanship with superb selection of timbers and fully experienced rouge leather inlaid top.

Five drawers below with cock beading and brass ring pull handles all open very smoothly.

The mahogany cabinet raised on elegant turned mahogany legs all with fabulous original patina- a value point.

This desk is always meant to be up against a wall or back to a sofa in a reading room or library as the back is in plain stained pine.

 

 

English Regency 1820

 

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 77 cm

Width  110 cm
Depth 58 cm

Clearance below drawer 61cm


Price  AUD $2285

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Title   Georgian mahogany pedestal desk carved Chippendale border gilt tooled leather top 9 drawers

Description

Rare large Georgian mahogany pedestal desk with carved Chippendale borders inlaid gilt tooled leather top.

This desk comes apart into three sections for easy moving.

It has nine drawers with flame mahogany fronts on mahogany with hand cut dovetail joints. Each drawer with ornate brass handles and locks and a working key.

Superb quality craftsmanship from the 19th century with vintage single hide leather top with gilt tooled edging.

This desk was well restored late last century ready for many more decades of fully experienced work.

Polished all round.

  

English mid 19th century

 

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 75 cm

Width  154 cm
Depth 90 cm

Clearance standard 60cm

 

NB large Georgian period desks are very rare and sought after. 18th century desks were usually much smaller and had less legroom  hence this Victorian era desk fits the modern requirements very well.


Price  AUD $ 5899

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Title  Big superb quality blonde oak cylinder top desk bureau original leather inlay large pull out desk top 1870

 
Description

Superb quality blonde oak cylinder top desk bureau original leather inlay large pull out desk top 1870.

 

In very good condition this rare blonde oak desk with original locks and a working key and a letter slot.

The cylinder top rolls back into the cabinet and reveals a fitted interior. The writing surface slides out with three leather top panels. The centre one can lift up to an adjustable desk top.

The cylinder desk top lifts off the two pedestals below. These are in turn raised on ceramic castors.

The desk is finished right round so can stand in the centre of a room .

 

English circa 1870

 

Overall Dimensions
Height 115 cm

Width 153cm

Depth 77 cm

 

Desk top :

height 70cm

Width 140 cm

Depth 54cm

 

Clearance below centre

62cm, Width 70cm

 

 
Price  AUD $4950

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Title  Antique French Louis XVI writing desk blonde walnut with leather insert top and extension slides 1870

Description

  Antique French Louis XVI bureau plat writing desk in solid pale walnut with leather insert top.

the and polished all round.

The sage green gilt tooled leather surface insert to the top with two extension slides each end with matching leather all im perfect condition.

 

Below the top is a wide centre drawer. This is flanked by two drawers on the left and a double height drawer to the right.

The centre drawer with working lock and key and all the drawers with turned bronze Empire handle.

All shaped drawers open smoothly and are made with hand cut dovetail joints.

 

Raised on carved turned and fluted legs this is a very sturdy desk.  It is polished all round with a much sought after pale walnut patina that will compliment most interiors.

The desk is in very good condition and is designed to stand in the centre of a room.

 

French circa 1870  Napoleon III in the manner of Louis XVI of 1775

Overall dimensions

height 76cm

Width 140cm

Depth 84 cm

 Legroom clearance below centre drawer;

Height 60 cm

Width 56 cm

Extension slides each :

Length 41 cm

Width 65 cm

Drawer dimensions interiors:

Width 29 cm

Depth 59 cm

height 7 cm

Big enough for an A4 folder file

Price SOLD

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Title  Antique Danish pedestal desk in golden oak with three drawers and locking pedestal doors circa 1920

Description

 

Antique Danish pedestal desk in golden oak with three drawers and locking pedestal doors circa early 20th centuryideal for an Art Deco or Austrian Secessionist interior .

The solid oak top over three brass handle drawers. This section lifts off the pedestals for easy moving.

Each pedestal with spring loaded lock opens with a key. Inside each hinged door are further drawers for documents. 

Raised on carved carbiole feet. A good sturdy Scandinavian solid oak desk of the period.

 

Good original french polished patina finish in rich golden oak colour with only minor marks consistent with age and use.

 

Dimensions

Height...78cm

Depth ...63cm

Length...125cm

 

Legroom clearance...61cm

 

Danish original circa 1920


Price AUD $ 1195

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Title   Rare late 19th century satinwood ladies desk of the Sheraton revival manner ornate floral hand painted

Description

Rare late 19th century satinwood ladies desk of the Sheraton revival manner with ornate hand painted floral swags and garlands.

The fold over writing surface with Brazilian rosewood cross banding

 

Tables of this era quality and size are very rare and highly sought after as they work with most interior styles even mid century modern..

This would also make a very impressive desk as it can stand in the centre of a room as it is finished all round.

 

Original polished patina.

 

English circa 1890  Georgian Sheraton manner of 18th century

 

Overall  Dimensions:

Height : 101cm

Width: 72cm

Depth : 42cm

Desk top

Height 73cm

Width 72cm

Depth 38cm

Clearance below drawer 63 cm

 

 

Price    AUD $4775

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Title    Original Danish mid century 3 drawer desk signed by master Thorald MADSEN brass key locks  circa 1960

Description

Superb original Danish 3 drawer writing table desk  signed by the noted master cabinet maker Thorald Madsen in solid blonde mahogany. Superb craftsmanship and material.

 

Highly sought after proportions of this desk is ideal for home office. The centre drawer with original brass key and lock.  This is flanked by two deep drawers with brass locks. Each drawer is opened in the traditional manner with push pull key to maintain the clean minimalist lines.

The drawer interiors in blonde oak with makers lable inside with solid mahogany drawer fronts. Original elegant brass escutcheons.

Nice and sturdy this desk is french polished all round so it can stand in the middle of a room.

Original Danish mid century classic design with superb use of timbers.

The polished top with only minor marks to be expected from this genuine vintage desk.

Denmark 1950 -1960

Dimensions:

Height 74 cm

Width 140 cm

Depth 80cm

 

Excellent legroom clearance at

Height 60cm

 


Price AUD $6950

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Title  Antique Edwardian 9 drawer desk blonde oak with turned legs raised on ceramic castors green leather top

Description

 

Antique Edwardian 9 drawer pedestal desk in solid blonde oak. The inlaid green leather gilt tooled edge writing surface surrounded by a oak moulding.

The front with two flights of four drawers each joined by a large central drawer.

All drawers open smoothly and have solid brass handles and locks. 

A working key is supplied.

Raised on 8 turned feet terminating with brass and white ceramic castors.

Polished all round this desk was designed for the centre of a room.

 

Good original french polished patina finish in rich blonde oak colour.

This impressive desk with original green leather top with only minor marks consistent with age and use.

 

Dimensions

Height...78cm

Depth ...77cm

Length...138cm

 Legroom clearance...59cm

Width 53cm

 

English circa 1905.


Price AUD $ 2250

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Title  Carved Brazilian rosewood EnglishRegency console table writing desk raised on carved legs

Description

Antique Brazilian rosewood English Regency occasional table writing desk raised on carved legs with neoclassical anthenium carvings. Polished all round this multi purpose table is in beautiful rich grained Brazilian rosewood with good colour and patina.  

This sturdy table is ideal as a hall table as a small desk or as a bedside table. It has a generous legroom clearance below the skirt of 67cm and is desk height.

Original brass castors are hidden within the legs for easy moving.

 

English Regency period 1810

 

Overall Dimesnions

Height 76cm

Length 122 cm

Depth 60 cm


Price  AUD $ 3795




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Title  18th century Dutch Rococo solid oak secretaire desk with fitted interior  serpentine front carved top 1750

Description

18th century Dutch Rococo solid oak secretaire desk with fitted interior  serpentine front carved top  Dutch circa 1750

Typical of the northern Europe rococo period the scroll top pediment over two oak doors. The interior with two oak drawers and a fixed shelf with a silver spoon rack above.

The slope top desk opens with a key and reveals a fitted multi drawer interior with central door.

below the fall front desk top are three serpentine fronted drawers all with original locks and key.

The whole raised on ornate Louis XV carved oak legs and apron.

Dutch 18th century

 

Dimensions

Height: 222 cm

Width 115 cm

Depth: 60cm

 


The door section top cabinet lifts off the base for easy moving.


Price AUD $3495


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Title   Impressive Art Deco walnut two pedestal desk with locking drawer original handles french finished 1930

Description

Original Art Deco walnut two pedestal desk with locking centre drawer.

The curvaceous shape with two flights of drawers flank the centre drawer and kneehole. Each drawer with original Bakelite and nickel handles and hand cut dovetail joints. The upper three drawers with working locks and key.

Good original french finished all round ensures this desk can stand with pride in the centre of a room.

European circa 1930

Price SOLD

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Title  Antique Regency period pedestal desk in full mahogany with leather insert top 7 drawers original 1815

Description

 

Antique Regency period pedestal desk in full mahogany with leather insert top 7 drawers original 1815.

 

The desk top with tooled gilt edge green leather top with a lovely well cared for patina.

A central drawer with brass original steel key and push pull opening mechanism that also centrally locks all the drawers when closed.

This drawer is flanked by three graduated size drawers per side. All drawers open smoothly and are in full mahogany with hand cut dovetail joints.  Below the centre drawer and set back to the kneehole space is a double door cabinet that opens with a key to reveal shaped divisions inside.

The pedestals are raised ornate carved legs with anthenium scrolls and have solid brass castors underneath to allow for easy moving.

Wonderful original french polished patina in very good condition.  Polished all round so it can stand in the centre of a room.

 

Overall dimensions

height 76cm

Width 109cm

Depth 62 cm

Kneehole clearance;

Height 61cm

Width 55cm

setback 18cm below drawer

 


English Regency circa 1815


Price AUD $3795

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Title  Impressive antique blonde Biedermeier cylinder front desk with fitted interior and secret drawers  1820

Description

Superb quality blonde wood cylinder front bureau secretaire desk with fitted interior.

This beautiful 1820 original bureau secretaire is the ultimate in a Biedermeier writing desk.

The cylinder top rolls back and the desk top pulls out smoothly with a desk height of 79cm and with clearance below of 70cm.

The interior is fitted with several secret drawers and various pull out compartments and slides. An ebonised adjustable central writing surface to centre is flanked by two sliding storage compartments. The angle of the black section is adjustable with a ratchet support below.

 

Beautifully veneered in book matched pyramidis ashwood with ornate grain and retaining original French polished finish.

Three bookcase compartments with curved doors flanked by ebonised columns above the desk and with central drawer all crowned by scroll arch top.

Below the pull out desk are three drawers all opening with the steel keys in the traditional push pull manner and slides very smoothly as all drawer runners have been adjusted and serviced.

Substantial Biedermeier period pieces in blonde wood are very rare and highly sought after worldwide by decorators and collectors. The style suits modern, Art Deco and Empire interiors. 


North German Circa 1820

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 220cm

Width 117cm

Depth 61cm

 

Desk Width 105cm

Desk depth 46cm


Price AUD $12,500

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Title  Austrian blonde Biedermeier bureau desk with karelian birch interior carved details fully restored  1835

Description

Superb quality Austrian blonde Biedermeier bureau desk with karelian birch interior carved details and fully restored.

 

Beautifully veneered in book matched pyramidic cherrywood with ornate grain and French polished finish.

The top with two panel doors opening to reveal a good storage area with single shelf.

The writing desk fall front below opens with a key to working lock. It is self supported with steel block hinges.

The goregous interior with karelian burl birch with locking upper drawer and central door surrounded by smaller drawers..

 

Three full width drawers below provide extra storage and all open very smoothly as all drawer runners have been restored and waxed.

 

Substantial Biedermeier period pieces in blonde wood are very rare and highly sought after worldwide by decorators and collectors. The style suits modern, Art Deco and Empire interiors. 


Austrian Circa 1835

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 200cm

Width 106cm

Depth 50cm

 

Desk Height 76cm

Desk Width 86cm

Desk depth 52cm

Clearance below desk 73cm


Price AUD $3575

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Title   Impressive large mahogany Georgian Chippendale style pedestal desk carved details gilt edge leather top

Description

Solid mahogany Georgian Chippendale style pedestal desk carved details brass handles and original gilt edge tooled leather top.

The ornate carved moulding surrounds the original gilt tooled cigar leather top . one side with four drawers the other with three having a double depth sized drawer at the base. Raised on ornate carved claw and ball feet this impressive desk is polished all round and can stand in the middle of a room. 

All drawers open very smoothly and all slides waxed well.

 

Wonderful warm original patina.

 

Early 20th century in the mid 18th century manner .

 

Overall dimensions:

Height 76cm

Length 152 cm

Depth 91 cm

Kneehole height a luxurious 69cm

Width 55cm


Price  AUD $ 4895

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Title  Rare blonde Swedish solid satin birch Biedermeier bureau secretaire desk with fitted interior circa 1825

Description

Wonderful antique Karl Johan period Swedish satin birch escritoire secretaire or fall front bureau desk in superb condition circa 1825.

Beautifully fitted with internal drawers and central door in cherrywood and polished brass knobs.

The fall front has an internal steel hinge with hidden stops and opens with a steel key.  Complete with all locks and keys

All locks work smoothly and are signed ESKILTUNA ...a guarantee of superb 19th century metalwork.

It is very hard to find such a beautiful piece of Empire, Biedermeier furniture in such excellent fully restored condition.

Typical of the northern Swedish design but unusual in that the rare and highly valued satin birch is in the solid and not veneered.

This gorgeous bureau dates from the first quarter of the 19th century and is very compatible with Biedermeier, Art Deco , Empire or Regency interiors.

Superb Swedish satin birch figuring.

Swedish first half of the 19th century


Price SOLD


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Title  French Louis XV writing table  with tooled leather top and full width drawer and ormolu mounts circa 1870

Description

French Louis XV writing table  with tooled leather top and full width drawer and ormolu mounts circa 1870.

Original tooled gilt edge leather top with gilt mouldings raised on cabriole legs.

Polished all round so it can stand in the cwntre of a room.

This table also features original mercury gilt bronze chisseled ormolu mounts and original lock and key... all working smoothly of course as you would expect from any antiques offered by Oliver von Wilpert.

 

 

French circa 1870

 

Dimensions
Height 77 cm

Width 91cm

length 56 cm

 


Price  AUD $6995

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Title   Edwardian blonde elm desk with locking drawer and slide out extensions finished all round circa 1905

Description

Edwardian blonde elm desk with slide out desk top extensions, circa 1905.

The solid elm top in well polished satin patina finish.

Below the top are two flights of three drawers each in gradated heights and two pull out desk top extensions.

The right hand top drawer with brass lock and working key.

 

A highly sought after desk height of 78 cm and clearance below arched apron of a luxurious 71cm .

The sides and back with polished panelled facades allows this desk to stand in the centre of a room.

 

English circa 1905

 

Overall dimensions:

Height 78cm

Width 127 cm

Depth 77 cm

Width of legspace 51.5cm

Legroom clearance 68-71cm

 


Price  AUD $ 695

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Title  Rare blonde Empire Biedermeier bureau secretaire desk with fitted interior circa South German 1815

Description

Wonderful antique blonde escritoire secretaire or fall front bureau desk in superb original condition circa 1815.

The simplified experior is anything but. The satinwood string inlay and crossbanding with vertical veneered facade and minimalist stedded block feet.

Elegant shield shaped escutcheons with original working locks and ket.

Beautifully fitted with internal drawers with ormolu mount and central door with lock and key and polished brass knobs.

The fall front has its original internal steel hinges and opens with a steel key.  An inlaid leather cover at back of the desk covers the hinges nicely and makes for a smooth surface.

Complete with all locks and working key.

All drawers open smoothly

It is very hard to find such a beautiful piece of Empire, Biedermeier furniture in such excellentoriginal condition.

Typical of the early Biedermeier aesthetic design  that could easily be mistaked for being a modern sleek Art Deco piece yet dates to the end of Napoleonic era of 1815 and is very compatible with Biedermeier, Art Deco , Empire or Regency interiors.

 

Overall Dimensions

Height: 115 cm

Width 96 cm

Depth: 50cm

 


Southern German states 1815


Desk top height 75cm

Desk width 89cm

Desk depth 45cm

Clearance below desk 72cm


Price AUD $2950


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Title   Art Deco blonde oak pedestal desk central drawer polished all round with wonderful wax patina 1925

Description

Art Deco blonde oak pedestal desk central drawer polished all round with wonderful wax patina  Scandinavian original circa 1925

The much sought after pale oak in its original finish.

A locking central drawer with luxurious legroom clearance of 62cm  is flanked by two locking cabinet doors. Each spring latched panel door is opened with the same key as the drawer . Pull out drawers to the right pedestal are all in solid oak and big enought for A4 folders. The panels are mirrored to the back of the desk as well so it can stand in the centre of a room.

Desks of this size and colour are much sought after and will easily blend into many interiors.

 

Danish circa 1925

 

Overall dimensions:

Height 78cm

Length 140 cm

Depth 77 cm


Price  AUD $ 3250

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Title    French Empire writing bureau bookcase cabinet Louis Philippe neogothic circa 1830

Description

French Empire writing bureau bookcase cabinet Louis Philippe neo-gothic fretwork top circa 1830

This gorgeous original cabinet with two mirror doors that open to a polished bookcase interior. The drawers below and a  hinged fold out desk below. This clever design with gilt tooled leather inserts and central drawer. The writing surfaces lift open for more storage below.

The bureau cabinet sits firmly on a chest base with 3 ormolu mounted drawers . All locks work well and drawers open very smoothly.

This rare type of cabinet is ideal storage in smaller spaces. The standing desk allows for neat storage.

 

Good original polished finish and working key. 

 

French  circa 1830

 

Overall Dimensions:

Heightl : 196 cm

Width : 95 cm

Depth : 50 cm



Price  AUD $3750

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Title   Large English partners desk double pedestal Georgian brass handles locks keys inlaid leather top

Description

Impressive large English partners desk double pedestal Georgian brass handles locks keys and gilt tooled antique inlaid leather top.

The flame mahogany crossbanded top with three drawers below. This section lifts off the two pedestals.

All drawers have original superb quality brass locks and two working keys supplied. One pedestal  is fitted with three drawers whilst the other pedestal has two drawers including a double fronted drawer at the bottom.

All drawers are cross banded in flame mahogany.

All drawers with polished Georgian swans neck brass handles.

Finished all round so this desk can stand in the centre of a room with pride.

 

 

Two working keys are supplied.

 

 

English circa 1970 in the English late Georgian manner of 1820

 

Overall dimensions:

height 78cm

length 168cm

Depth 105cm

Legroom clearance below drawer : 60cm  Width 65cm

 

Price    AUD $4495

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Title    Rare Georgian period secretaire bookcase drop front desk with fitted interior mid 18th century English

Description

Rare Georgian period secretaire bookcase drop front desk with fitted interior mid 18th century English.

Two mirror front doors open with a steel key to reveal an adjustable pair of bookshelves.

Two slide out candle stands below the doors to reflect light makes work brighter.

 

The fold down slope top desk reveals an central door flanked by two pilaster column front secret compartments and 4 fitted drawers with pidgeon arcaded holes above. A gorgeous gilt tooled leather top completes the desk beautifully.

Two pull  out desk rests flank a shallow height drawer with three graduated size drawers below.

Case timber in solid mahogany with oak drawer sides and backs.

All drawers with Chippendale brass handles and escutcheons. Raised on elegant bracket feet.

Good original polished patina and complete with three working keys.

A very good quality George II period mahogany bureau bookcase having mirror doors to top enclosing fitted interior above full width drawers all raised on original bracket feet.


English circa 1750


Overall Dimensions
Height 211 cm

Width 104 cm

Depth 60 cm

Fold down knee clearance 72cm

Desk surface when open is 74cm high, 94cm wide, 60 cm deep plus 32cm internal drawers depth.

 


Price AUD $7950

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Title  Antique Georgian oak ornate carved bureau writing desk with fitted interior original rich patina 1770

Description

Antique English Georgian oak bureau writing desk with fitted interior and ornate bronze handles and gorgeous rich patina finish.

The main cabinet with original ornate wrought iron carry handles to each side.

The slope top desk opens with an ornate steel key and is supported by traditional pull out support rails on either side of a fluted molding front drawer.

Three further drawers below all with original drawer locks and inlaid escutcheons.

The desk interior with marquetry front inlaid 8 drawers and two arched compartments  flanking the central door. The interior of this compartment has a further four drawers hidden inside.

 

Desk top is height is 75cm and clearance  below is 73cm.  The opened desk top measures 108cm wide x 67 cm deep plus internal drawers 23cm.

 

All drawers open very smoothly as all runners have been waxed and well serviced.

The whole raised on oak Georgian turned feet. above a carved oak chippendale molding.

 

English circa 1770

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 107cm

Width 115 cm

Depth 55 cm

desk height : 76cm

Desk top width 108cm

Desk depth 67 cm plus internal drawer depth of 23cm


 


Price AUD $2895

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Title   Blonde birch fold over tea table with rare karelian birch apron and original patina Sweden circa 1845

Description

Antique blonde birch fold over tea table with rare karelian birch apron and original patina Sweden circa 1845.

The solid birch top rotates and is hinged at back that opens like a book resting firmly on the sturdy table base.

Raised on elegant turned birch legs joined by rare Karelian birch veneered apron. The top with a slight bow that will straighten out with the strategic placement of a few leather bound volumes.

The table could also be used as a small besk as it has a generous clearance of 63cm below apron.

Nice and sturdy this table will suit any interior.

The Swedish Biedermeir birch furniture of this period is much sought after by decorators  due to their elegant design and light colours.

 

Scandinavia Circa 1845

 

 

Dimensions

Height: 75 cm

Length: 84 cm
Depth : 41cm , opened 82cm

 

 


Price AUD $ 2200

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Title  Rare antique original Georgian tambour top desk with pull out leather writing surface circa 1790

Description

Rare antique Georgian tambour top desk with pull out leather writing surface circa 1790.

The tambour rolltop desk unlocks with a steel key and opens with brass knobs. The tambour slides back into the cabinet to reveal a desk top that is locked into place by flush mounted sliding bolts to each side. The desk top pulls forward and has an olive green gilt tooled leather surface. This surface may be raised and is supported underneath with adjustable ratchet.

The interior is fitted with various pigeon holes and flanked by two drawers with false front drawers below.

Below the writing desk are two large lockable drawers with gilt brass handles.

The whole raised on elegant taper legs with brass cup feet.

Good quality original furniture of this era is very rare and this one is also very practical and retains its original rich golden patina .

Desk top height is 77cm. The clearance below is a luxurious 71cm.

 

English circa 1790

Overall dimensions:

Height 99cm

Width 107 cm

Depth 65cm

Desk only height : 77cm

Desk width 102 cm

Desk depth 56 cm

clearance below desk 71cm

Price   AUD $7850

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Title  North Italian boulle secretaire writing desk with brass inlay on olivewood and ebony  circa 1835

Description

Impressive antique North Italian boulle secretaire writing desk with brass inlay on olivewood and ebony  circa 1835 .

A pair of serpentine shaped doors with goregous marquetry and boulle work inlay sits on top of the desk. The sloping front opens with a key to reveal two sets of drawers and various hidden compartments. Burnished olive wood surrounds the gold tooled black leather insert.

The desk front inlay is superb with boulle work in brass bronze pearl shell etc.

A serpentine shaped front drawer below is also enhanced with boulle inlay and when opened reveals a satinwood interior with various compartments ideal for precious jewellery etc.

Raised on carved and ebonized fruitwood cabriole legs with ormolu mounts.

Italian furniture of this quality is extremely rare and most likely made for a very wealthy household in Pedemont northern Italy.

 

The clearance below desk is a luxurious 74cm.

 

North italian 1835


Overall dimensions :

Height 141cm

Width 109 cm

Depth 66 cm

Desk top height :76cm

Desk top width: 102 cm

Desk top depth : 89cm


Price   AUD $8850

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Title  Rare antique Directoire two height desk with leather inserts original patina and bronze lion handles 1799

Description

Very rare antique Directoire period two height desk with leather inserts and original french polished patina original late 18th century.

The arch top back with architectural pediment flanked by two small drawers.

A lift top writing slope with gorgeous gilt tooled olive leather surface. When unlocked and opened the space below the writing surface accomodates four internal drawers and lots of storage space for peritherals.

A false front drawer and two lower drawers all with matching lions head handles . The lowest drawer fitted interally with a central ratchet lifting writing surface flanked by slide back lidded compartments. All locks worth well and keys supplied. The interior of the desk is dated in ink 1799.

Raised on sturdy tapered legs.

 

Overall dimensions:

Height 136cm

Width 102 cm

Depth 66 cm

Top writing slope height 110cm

Sitting writing desk height 78cm , clearance below drawer is a luxurious 66cm

 

French or Swedish  circa 1799


This late 18th century desk can be used by a person standing up or sitting down a very rare ergonomic design form over 200 years ago that has only recently been redicovered .

 


Price AUD $5500

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Title  Impressive multi function writing desk with pull out desk surfaces and tooled leather late Biedermeier 1850

Description

 

Antique Biedermeier impressive blonde mahogany desk with scroll shaped cylinder top over pedestal base .

Original finish and patina is a value point.

Book matched flame mahogany panels framed in mahogany with curved mouldings.

The very top drawer pulls open in the traditional minimalist  Biedermeier manner with a key. A brass locking mechanism and hinges allows the drawer front to fall flat to reveal a fitted interior. Below this drawer is a serpentine or scoll shaped desk top. It rolls back within the cabinet revealing a fitted interior with drawers and central door.

A pull out desk

Gorgeous writing surface with gilt tooled black leather surface pulls out to make the desk very ample and comfortable giving a desk top area of 98cm width, 57cm depth and 77cm height and luxurious clearance below of 73cm.

 

Below the pull out desk top is a full width curved front drawer sitting over a recessed two door ccabinet.

 

On each side of the mahogany cabinet are two pull out extension surfaces hidden within the cabinet.

And when you are done with work everything slides closed easily and locks away securely.

Overall dimensions

Height...132cm

Length...110cm

Depth ...75cm

 

 

 

Austrian Biedermeier circa 1855


Price AUD $5,895

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Title  Antique oak refectory style writing table desk with two drawers and substantial Elizabethan turned legs

Description

Antique baronial oak refectory style writing table or desk with two drawers and substantial Elizabethan turned legs.

The top with central 1/4 matched oak inlay and solid oak surround. this sits over an oak apron with two fitted drawers. Each with original working locks and a key and with bronze gothis handles.

the desk is supported by two massive oak Tudor style columns in the traditional Refectory table manner complete with solid oak stretcher and shaped bracket feet.

 

Good original patina and finish

 

Height 74cm

Width 110 cm

Depth 70 cm

 

 

Legroom clearance is a generous 58cm  below the table apron


English or Dutch circa 1900 in the 16th century manner.

Price AUD $1495

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Title  Impressive antique Georgian English desk with 5 drawers and two writing slides superb original condition

Description

An impressive antique English solid mahogany and oak writing desk in the Georgian Chippendale manner.

Showing superb craftsmanship and carving this gorgeous bureau plat flat top tesk with solid mahogany top and carved border. Directly below and hidden within the frieze are two practical pull out extension slides in solid oak. Five ornate framed flame mahogany drawers  fitted with working brass locks and2 keys with Regency handles.

Raised on traditional 18th century cabriole legs with delicate acanthus scroll knees and terminating in claw and ball feet.

Polished right round in flame mahogany vertical veneers so it can stand with pride in the centre of a room or office.

Original well cared for patina surface.... more images available.


English Circa 1910 in the 18th century manner.


Overall Dimensions

Height 75 cm

Depth 78 cm

Width 145 cm

 


Price AUD $5595

 

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Title  Rare 18th century European baroque oak secretaire bureau desk with fitted interior and brass handles

Description

A well proportioned late provincial oak baroque 1730's secretaire desk in well figured oak with exquisite fitted interior.

The shaped serpentine front drawers below the drop front writing surface with brass Chippendale handles and escutcheons.

Two arch top carved panel doors with intricate moldings above the desk section with canted corners and carved oak pediment top.

The writing surface is 85 cm off the ground with generous legroom clearance of 82cm below top.. allowing for armchair space!

When opened the writing surface measures W 110cm. There is a central recess for handy lap top storage and in tradition there is a sliding compartment inside the writing surface...but this desk has a secret! The shallow height drawer below the desk top surface is actually not a drawer. It hides a secret compartment above the three large serpentine lower drawers.  All drawers open smoothly and have been well serviced. Three original keys for the locks included.

Fabulous original patina finish makes this a very rare piece.


Northern Europe circa 1730

 


Dimensions

Height  214cm

Width 130 cm

depth 63 cm

 


Price AUD $ 9750

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Title Original 18th century French Directoire secretaire chest of drawers with bronze handles ebony inlay  1795's


Description

Large antique 5 drawer late 18th century secretaire chest in the Directoire manner circa 1795 . The gorgeous solid figurative oak commode chest of drawers with ebony banding bronze ring pull handles and ornate Louis XVI bronze escutcheons.

Made in the traditional manner of the 18th century  this large size chest comes apart into three sections for easy moving.

The top secion with three drawers featuring a shallow top drawer, a fold down centre drawer with fitted interior with ornate satinwood drawers for the more valuable toys, locks with a steel key.

This section sits on top of the lower two drawer chest and in turn sits on a taper leg base with shaped apron and ebony scroll inlay.

Original locks to drawers.

Superb quality patina and very desirable rare blonde oak finish.

Raised on tapering legs traditional to 18th century French Louis XVI furniture. The ornate architectural interior details include column arches and pediments with brass medallion.

 

All drawers open very smoothly as runners have been well waxed serviced.


Northern European  late 18th century.


Overall Dimensions

Height 133 cm

Width 126 cm

Depth 61 cm



Price AUD $5850

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Title French Louis XV bureau writing desk with marquetry in brazilian rosewood satinwood gilt ormolu

Description

French Louis XV bureau writing desk with brazilian rosewood and satinwood marquetry inlay with ornate designs. The gorgeous rounded 18th century shape with ornate marquetry inlaid writing slope. This opens with an ornate brass key and reveals a fitted interior with three drawers, all with hand cut dovetail joints. Three serpentine front drawers below with ormolu gilt bronze handles and escutcheons.

Raised on shaped cabriole legs with ormolu mounts. This is a superb quality french rococo desk and is so luxurious.

 

Good original polish and finish.

 

 

French circa 1930 in the 18th century manner

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 103cm

Width 89 cm

Depth 50cm

desk height : 77cm

Desk top width 76cm

Desk depth 58 cm plus drawer depth

 


Price AUD $3695

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Title  Antique Georgian 1770 bureau writing desk fitted interior and solid bronze handles hand polished black

Description

Antique Georgian 1770 bureau writing desk fitted interior and solid bronze handles hand polished black japan finish and gold leaf details .

 

The carved Chippendale slope top desk with gold leaf mouldingd opens with a steel key and is supported by rare automoated pull out rails on either side of a shallow drawer. These are pulled forward automatically by ingenious iron hingees and rails when the writing surface is opened and pulled down.

The interior with 10 drawers and compartments all in perfect working condition. Ther is also a hidden secret compartment .

 

Four drawers below the desk are also ebonised and fitted with gilt bronze ormolu handles.

All drawers open very smoothly as all runners have been adjusted and well serviced.

The whole raised on Georgian bracket feet.

All pegged construction original 18th century .

 

English or Dutch circa 1770

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 107cm

Width 120 cm

Depth 54 cm

 

Desk height : 78cm

Desk top width 116cm

Desk depth 67 cm plus internal drawer depth


 


Price AUD $3995

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Title   French Louis XV flat top desk or centre table in full mahogany with well polished top will seat up to 6

Description

 

Antique French Louis XV  desk bureau plat or centre table in full mahogany with well polished top on carved cabriole legs, will seat up to 6

A good sturdy table table with original french polished finish. Minor bumps dents and nicks to patinated surface comensurate with age and use.

More images available.

The table also has very good clearance below the apron so very generous for larger chairs at 58cm.

May also be used as a dining table.

Superb craftsmanship also allows for the removal of the stretcher for easy transport.

 

French late 1800's

  

Dimensions

Height 72 cm

Width  75 cm

Length: 119cm

 


Price AUD $795

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Title  Impressive antique Biedermeier mahogany cylinder front desk with fitted interior and secret drawers  1820

Description

Superb quality mahogany cylinder front desk with fitted interior.

This beautiful 1820 Bureau secretaire is the ultimate in a Biedermeier desk. The cylinder top rolls back and the desk top pulls out smoothly with a desk height of 78cm with clearance below of 69cm. Interior is fitted with several secret drawers and various pull out compartments and slides. A tooled gilt leather adjustable central writing surface to centre is flanked by two sliding storage compartments.

Beautifully veneered in book matched pyramid flame mahogany retaining original French polished finish.

Three bookcase compartments with curved doors above and with central drawer all crowned by scroll top.

Below the pull out desk are three drawers, all open with the same steel key and open very smoothly.  Raised on elegant bracket feet all with lovely original patina surface .


North German Circa 1820

 

Dimensions

Height 220cm

Width 120cm

Depth 61cm

 


Price AUD $8350

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Title Antique Writing table mahogany desk Regency 1825 single full depth drawer and extension drop leaves

Description

Good quality antique mahogany desk or writing table with fitted single drawer (original lock with working key) raised on out swept regency legs. The unusually large drop leaf extensions 36 cm long each, allow for dining or supper uses with total length extended to 165cm.

Ideal as a desk with large extension for a heavy work load.

Beautiful mahogany french polished finish with satinwood string inlay.


Scandinavian Circa 1825


Dimensions

height 78cm

Length 93cm + 36 + 36cm

depth 73 cm
+ 2 extension of 36cm each

 


Price AUD $3,750

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Description

Antique museum quality walnut baroque 1760's secretaire desk in well figured walnut with cherrywood string inlay with exquisite fitted interior.

The 3 shaped serpentine front drawers below the shallow drawer flanked by pull out supports to the desk top.

The drop front writing surface with carved walnut baroque molding and brass escutcheon.

 

The writing surface is 77 cm off the ground with generous legroom clearance below top.. allowing for armchair space!

When opened the writing surface measures W 111cm and an overall depth of 69cm.

The ornate interior with serpentine shaped drawers comparments and central door with steel key.

The three large serpentine shaped front lower drawers with marquetry inlay.  All drawers open smoothly and have been well serviced. Two original brass keys for the locks included.

Fabulous polished patina finish makes this a very rare and desirable desk.

It is made in the traditional manner in two sections  for easy relocation: desk top and three drawer chest below.


Northern Europe circa 1760


Overall Dimensions

Height  105cm

Width 127 cm

depth 61 cm

 


Price AUD $ 11,500

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Title  Impressive multi function writing desk with roll top, pull out surfaces, cabinets, drawers and tooled leather

Description

Antique impressive pedestal desk with tambour roll back top in bookmatched flame mahogany. Writing surface with gilt tooled leather surface pulls out to make the desk very ample and comfortable giving a desk top area of 119cm width, 68cm depth and 76cm height. Desk internal has a total of 6 drawers and central compartment.  Above the roll top is a pull out and fold down drawer giving a further surface area three drawers above.

Below the pull out desk top is a full width break front drawer sitting over a recessed central door compartment. It is flanked either side by further storage consisting of 3 individual drawers to the left and a false drawer front door on right side..

On each side of the mahogany cabinet are two pull out writing extension surfaces.

Overall dimensions

Height...127cm

Length...130cm

Depth ...76cm

 

 

 

Europe circa 1845


Price AUD $11,500

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Title  Rare 18th century European baroque oak secretaire bureau desk with fitted interior and ormolu handles

Description

A well proportioned Georgian period English provincial oak bureau desk in well figured oak with exquisite fitted interior.

The fall front cabinet flanked below by reeded 1/4 column moldings.

The four molded front drawers below the fall front writing surface with gilt Chippendale bronze rococo handles and matching ormolu escutcheons.

 

When opened the writing surface measures width 111cm and depth 58cm. Inside  there is a central panel door that opens with a key and reveals two internal drawers. A full width drawer below is flanked by two pidgeon hole letter scroll compartments above with two arched shaped front drawers above.

Three drawers flank these central compartments.

Fabulous original patina finish makes this a very rare and desirable piece.


English circa 1780

 


Overall Dimensions

Height  110cm

Width 117 cm

depth 56 cm

 The writing surface is 83 cm off the ground with generous legroom clearance of 80cm below top.. allowing for armchair space!


Price AUD $ 2850

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Title  Northern European Biedermeier oak secretaire bureau desk with glazed bookcase top circa 1825

Description

A well proportioned late provincial Empire  or Biedermeier secretaire desk in well figured oak with exquisite fitted cherrywood interior.

The shaped empire cartouche front drawers below the drop front writing surface with brass handles and escutcheons.

A two glazed cabinet doors above with canted corners and neoclassical  shaped pelmet.

Traces of black painted ebonised details.

The writing surface is 77 cm off the ground with generous legroom clearnace of 75cm below top. When opened the writing surface measures D58cm x W 88 cm. There is a central recess for handy lap top storage and measures 31 cm wide , but when the drop front is closed measures 42  cm deep.

The whole cabinet raised on solid oak square feet.


Northern Europe 19th century

 


Dimensions

Height  206cm

Width 109 cm

depth 51 cm

 


Price AUD $ 3799

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Title  French provincial oak secretaire bureau desk with panel door bookcase top circa 1790

Description

An impressive elegant and well proportioned late 18th century provincial Louis XVI bureau bookcase or secretaire desk in well figured oak with fitted interior drawers.

The solid oak doors with diamond chevrons in the French Louis XVI manner.

The carved oak front writing desk top below the doors reveals an interior with 7 brass knob drawers with central storage space space.

Below the desk are three graduated size drawers all with ornate brass handles and matching escutcheons.

Raised on elegant taper legs, this cabinet is made in the traditional 18th century manner with oak peg construction. Good golden oak waxed finish.

All keys and locks working well.

The writing surface is 76 cm off the ground with generous legroom .


French late 18th century

 


Dimensions

Height  205cm

Width 119 cm

depth 56 cm

 


Price AUD $ 3950

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Title   Art Deco Biedermeier revival writing table in ornate rare Karelian birch ideal as dining table for 6

Description

Blonde biedermeier style small dining table for 6 people raised on turned gun barrel legs with ebonised details.

The blonde surface with highly figurative Karellian or Russian birch veneer and ebonised molding.

Nicely polished finish  and very compatible with Art Deco interiors

 

 

20th century

 

Dimensions

Height 76 cm

Length  129 cm
Depth 74 cm

 

Clearance below apron 63cm

 


Price AUD $1725

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Title Superb Biedermeier mahogany ormolu fall front secretaire desk fitted interior secret drawers  1820

Description

Superb quality original Empire design Biedermeier period fall front desk. A beautiful piece of 1820 furniture is the ultimate in a Biedermeier secretaire desk. It is beautifully veneered in book matched pyramid Flame mahogany with contrasting string satinwood inlay.  Recessed  black chevron to drawer fronts with ormolu bronze escutcheons. Fitted drawers still retain most of the original locks and working keys with bronze escutcheons.

The writing surface opens with a steel key and has an internal counter balance weight with stops, so no need to pull out desk rests on either side!

Once open it reveals a pidgeon holes drawers and recesses with ormolu mounts and lots of secret drawers and compartments within. A central locking door with a fitted internal drawer  and a large open area below for your laptop.

 

Desk top measures W79 cm D56 cm H79 cm.

All original patina and superb well cared for contition - a value point !


Scandinavian or North Germany

Circa 1820

 

Dimensions

Height 154cm

Width 96cm

Depth 51cm

 


Price AUD $7595

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Title North German Empire Biedermeier mahogany fall front desk with secret drawers  1825

Description

Superb quality early Biedermeier period fall front secretaire desk.

This beautiful piece of 1825 furniture is the ultimate luxury in a Biedermeier desk. It is beautifully veneered in book matched pyramid flame mahogany. All four drawers still retain their original working locks. A working key is supplied to match. Empire brass shield escutcheons and ring pull handles adorne this gorgeous facade.

 

The top has a demi lune fronted mounted platform for your favourite empire clock or ornament. The writing surface opens with a key and is supported by internal steel arms within the body to counter balance. Once open it reveals a flight of 6 drawers with solid wooden turned knobs with mother of pearl inlay and a pierced fretwork gallery above. Each pair of drawers is flanked by secret pilasters that are actually tall drawer compartments that pull out.

In all there are 8 drawers within.

Central compartment within the desk measures W79 cm D26 cm D34 cm.

Drop down desk surface is raised to standard 79-80 cm from floor.


North Germany Circa 1825


Dimensions

Height 152cm

Width 103cm

Depth 50cm

 


Price AUD $5950

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Title Superb Biedermeier mahogany fall front desk with secret drawer  1820

Description

Biedermeier period fall front desk. this beautiful piece of 1820 furniture is the ultimate in a Biedermeier desk. It is beautifully veneered in book matched pyramid Flame mahogany. Fitted drawers still retain most of the original ivory escutcheons and all original locks. keys supplied to match. The writing surface falls open, but has an internal counter balance weight and stops, so no need to pull out desk rests on either side!. Once open it reveals a flight of 10 drawers with solid ivory turned knobs, a central door and a secret drawer below. The top drawer is full width.

Central compartment measures W32 cm h28 cm D35 cm.

Desk surface is raised to standard 80 cm off ground.


Berlin Germany ( Prussia) Circa 1820

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 160cm

Width 106cm

Depth 50cm

 

 


Price AUD $7900

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Title   Russian Empire period secretaire chest sideboard with ormolu and marble columns leather writing surface

Description

An antique Russian Empire period secretaire chest or sideboard with ormolu and marble columns  flanking a mirror door.

The very top with three drawers with brass mouldings. Below this is a central mirrored door with surved sides and flanking carrara marble columns. Three further drawers below  for writing instruments etc.

A flip top extension with gilt tooled leather insert. Below this are three further drawers all opening with gilt bronze handles in the Russian Imperial manner.

Raised on elegant tapering legs with ormolu mounts .

 

Quality such as this is very hard to find and is usually made by noted cabient makers such as David Roentgen  (1743-1807), a famous German 18th century cabinetmaker who also supplied the Russian Imperial family. He had shops in both Berlin and in St Petersburg .


Imperial Russian 1820's

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Title  Antique Biedermeier mahogany cylinder front desk with secret drawer  1820

Description

Superb quality Mahogany Cylinder front desk with fitted interior.

This beautiful piece of 1820 furniture is the ultimate in a Biedermeier desk with the inclusion secret central drawer and various pull out compartments and slides.

It is beautifully veneered in book matched pyramid flame mahogany. Fitted interior drawers with turned ivory knobs  the secret drawer inlaid with ornamental harp design.

Once opened the gilt tooled leather writing surface has a ratched support  and can be elevated to the precise angle desired and is flanked by two sliding compartments.

The upper section of 3 doors with convex shaped compartments and central book compartment and "spoon' rack interior all open with the same key.

Lovely golden original patina surface .


Danish or north German Circa 1820

 

Dimensions

Height 207cm

Width 102cm

Depth 52cm

 


Price AUD $6800

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Title  Georgian blonde elm bureau desk on chest with marvelous fitted interior and brass handles Circa 1790

Description

Antique Georgian bureau fall front desk on chest. Beautifully fitted interior with 11 interior drawers in elm lockable single door. Two secret drawers within. Original turned white knobs  and escutcheons.

The drop front desk opens with a steel key to reveal a writing surface of w 111cm D 63 cm and at a convenient height of 75cm.

Below the fall front are four drawers  three with brass handled drawers with ivorie bone inlaid escutcheons and brass locks. The top drawer complete with working steel key to drawer. this is  flanked by brass knob mounted pull out desk top supports.

Blonde elm in very solid condition original pale patina and nicely waxed finish. All drawers open smoothly and draw runners have all been serviced and adjusted for easy operation.

 

 

Georgian English late 18th century

Extreme Dimensions

Height 108cm

Width 118cm

Depth 56cm

Desk height : 75cm



 


Price AUD $1895

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Title French Empire perior mirrored mahogany writing desk secretaire with gilt ormolu and marble top

Description

Antique French Empire secretaire writing desk .

An original white marble top below which is a fitted ormolu mounted drawer.  A mirror front door folds down to reveal a tooled leather desk surface .

A sumptuous interior within of Brazilian rosewood veneered fitted with further columns gilt ormolu and four drawers.

A lower drawer  opens with gilt bronze key and working locks.

The lower section raised by mahogany columns with gilt bronze ormolu mounts and with mirrored back.

Each lock with ormolu gilt and steel keys.

Paris French 1830

 


Overall Dimensions

 

Height 134cm

Widdth 58cm

Depth 34cm

 


Price AUD $5899

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Title   Antique cylinder roll top desk circa 1780 original fitted interior and good original patina finish Dutch

Description

Late 18th century antique neoclassical cylinder top desk.

The top with pierced brass gallery and mahogany obelisks. The cylinder top mechanism opens by pulling the desk top out. this reveals a gilt tooled leather writing surface with a tambour front compartment secret drawers and shaped interior in mahogany with ormolu mounts to columns.

When closed the desk has three shape front drawers to the curvaceous bombe shaped body. The leading edges with ormolu mounts and sabot scroll feet.

A substantial high quality desk for the collector of fine antiques.

Good original condition and patina ...a value point

 

 

  

Dutch circa 1780

 

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 125 cm

Width  122 cm
Depth   63 cm

 

Height to top without gallery: 117cm

Desk height 79cm Width 111cm

pull out depth 46cm

 


Price AUD $6300

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Title    Solid oak Georgian bureau fall front desk with fitted interior, 18th century

Description

Superb quality solid oak bureau desk on chest. This gorgeous provincial 18th century bureau with waxed finish with original locks and working keys The sloping writing top opens with a key and rests on two support struts with brass knobs. The interior fitted with 16 drawers with locking door central compartment. The top one opens with the original lock and key and is flanked by the desk top supports.
Below this are four further drawers, the upper with carved grecian key pattern opens with a hidden key. The lower three drawers opening with ornate brass ring pull handles with matching escutcheons. The desk is raised on four fluted bracket feet .

English or Dutch circa 1780

 

Overall Dimensions

Height 112 cm

Length 121 cm
Width 58 cm

Clearance below Desk top 77cm

Open desk interior L 111cm D 49cm


Price AUD $2250

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Title   French Louis XV leather top Bureau Plat writing desk double sided with ormolu mounts

Dimensions

Height 77cm

Length 152cm

Depth 74cm

Description

French Louis XV style Bureau Plat desk with fine gilt ormolu mounts and veneers in kingwood and pallisander (rosewood). Fitted with two full length drawers and false drawers to the other side. The original gilt tooled embossed leather top should speak volumes! A nice genuine turn of the century (1900's) piece of French furniture.


France Circa 1920

Price AUD $9,800

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Title  Antique Biedermeier mahogany cylinder roll top desk with fitted drawers gilt ormolu handles  1820

Description

Superb quality Mahogany Cylinder front desk with fitted interior.

This beautiful piece dates from around 1820 furniture is the ultimate in a Biedermeier desk with the gorgeous patina and cylindre top desk with fitted interior and pul out writing surface.

It is beautifully veneered in vertical matched pyramid flame mahogany. Fitted interior drawers still ivory knobs  and a central locking cabinet door with ornate marquetry inlay . The three drawers below are each fitted with gilt bronze empire handles and escutcheon in shield shape. All locks are original and working and there are three keys supplied.

Original patina surface .


Danish or north German Circa 1820


Dimensions

Height 113cm

Width 110cm

Depth 57cm

Writing surface pull out :

Width 94cm

Depth 43cm

Height 76cm / clearance 74cm below


Price AUD $4975

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Title Rare drop side Biedermeier Empire writing table , Berlin Circa 1820 in the Schinkel manner

Description

Prussian German Empire Mahogany sofa table with one full width fitted drawer to apron and fold down extensions.

Wonderful Cuban mahogany top and mahogany veneers with intricate inlays and ebonised fruitwood details. Raised on a two lyre form pedestals in the Regency manner with sabre leg supports. The fruitwood (cherry) inlays are typical of the quality of workmanship demanded by Prussia's most famous neoclassical architect K F Schinkel and may well have been intended for one of his royal patronage.
Berlin Prussia, Circa 1820

 

Dimensions
Height 74 cm

Width 95 cm

Depth 76 cm

Fold down leaves at 25 cm each in width

 


Price AUD $7,750

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Title    Antique 18th century French cherrywood desk ornately carved and with marquetry inlaid

Description

Ornately carved French 18th century solid cherrywood desk.

A rectangular top with well carved 3 drawers with ormolu handles with ornate twin pedestals flanking the centre. Each pedestal door with its own brass lock and key and ornate barrel hinges. The public side of the desk with carved ornate panels and marquetry inlay. The whole raised on carved cabriole legs. A good polished patina finish with solid cherrywood top completes this gorgeous provincial desk.

Of note, this is an 18th century provincial piece that started its life as a very ornate trunk or chest  and the desk side is a later adaption as desks of this size and design did not exist in the 18th century. The alteration is beautifully made with traditional hand carved details and pegged construction all in solid french cherrywood.

 

French Louis XV 1750 and later.

Overall Dimensions

Height 75 cm

Length 121 cm
Depth 62 cm

Desk kneehole height 59cm , Width 44cm


Price AUD $4850

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Title  Georgian blonde oak bureau desk on chest with marvelous fitted interior

 

Extreme Dimensions

Height 106cm

Width 119cm

Depth 57cm

Desk height : 76cm

Description

Antique Georgian bureau desk on chest. Beautifully fitted interior with 17 drawers in oak satinwood and marquetry and with original turned white knobs . The drop front desk opens with a steel key to reveal a writing surface of w 114cm D 57 cm and at a convenient height of 76cm.

Below the fall front are four brass handled drawers with brass escutcheons and steel locks, complete with working steel key .

Blonde oak in very solid condition and nicely waxed finish. All drawers open smoothly and draw runners have all been serviced and adjusted for easy operation.

 

Georgian English late 18th century


Price AUD $2350

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Title  Late 18th  Century Captain's cylindre top Campaign desk Marquetry inlaid "the Schmetterling Desk"

Dimensions

Height 107cm

Length 99 cm

Depth 55cm
Writng surface height 73cm off floor


Description

A gorgeous antique 18th century Cylindre top desk in the sheraton manner. This beautifully made piece of georgian made furniture has two lower drawers above a pull out writing surface that opens the cylindre top, revealing a fitted interior with five drawers.

The superb inlay with fruitwood and boxwoods and the butterfly crest centre is carried forward in the lower drawer escutcheons.

All locks work and are with keys.

The lower taper legs were originally demountable so that they would fit into the drawers when the desk was used abord a sailing ship. Note the anchor emblems to the handles.

Red leather tooled writing surface interior. Well polished finish and all marquetry drawers with brass handles.

 

Dutch  circa 1780


Price AUD $7499

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Title Rare drop side Regency or Biedermeier writing table with two fitted drawers 1820

Dimensions

Height 73 cm

Width 92 cm

Depth 71 cm

Fold down leaves at 26 cm each in width


Description

German English Regency inspired , 1820 Biedermeier Mahogany sofa writing table with two full depth fitted drawers to apron and fold down extensions.  table is double sided with dummy drawers on the opposite side. Clearance below drawers is 60 cm .

Wonderful original patina pale blonde mahogany top and mahogany veneers with intricate inlays and ebony string and fruitwood details. Raised on two lyre shaped form supports in the Regency manner with sabre leg supports terminating in brass claw feet. The craftsmanship and fruitwood (cherry) inlays are typical of the quality of workmanship demanded by Prussia's most famous neoclassical architect K F Schinkel and may well have been intended for one of his royal patronage.


Berlin Prussia, Circa 1820

Price AUD $5,500

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Title  Rare English Regency brazillian rosewood bureau plat two drawer desk library writing table

Description

English late Regency period desk or library writing table . The desk is double sided but has two drawers on one side and two false drawers on the other. The highly figural brazillian rosewood top on mahogany base with lyre shaped supports and acanthus carved ornaments. The beuatiful rounded sides hint at a centre of the room use.

Good original polished patina


English circa 1825

 

Dimensions
Height 77 cm

Width 167 cm

Depth 70 cm

Clearance below drawers 63cm

 


Price AUD $7,600

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Title French Empire Mahogany Desk 1830
French Empire Mahogany desk 1830

Dimensions Height 76cm Length 135cm Depth 64cm
PLUS 44cm extension slides to each end, leather topped.
Description Antique French Empire Mahogany with brass trip molding , ormolu mounts and handles. Complete with key this rare empire desk dates from the first half of the 19th century. It has a tooled green leather top and has a leather top writing slide extensions each end. This type of desk that is meant to be set up against a wall not free standing, in order to save space in the interior.
Circa 1830

Price SOLD

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Title  French Directoire Style Bureau Plat Desk in mahogany with extension slides at each end

Description

French Louis XVI style or Directoire Bureau Plat desk, raised on turned and fluted legs with fine brass turned mounts and gilt engine cut gilt bronze inlaid panels.

Each side is veneered with flame mahogany and framed in solid brass moldings and is finished right round as a centre of the room desk.

the drawers are hand cut oak dovetailed and fitted brass handles. the centre drawer has the original brass lock and key.

(1920's French made) piece of French furniture. Superb quality. The original leather top has tooled edges in gilt and retains the patina of a well used bureau that only comes with time.
Circa 1920

Price SOLD

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Title   Blonde marquetry inlaid Biedermeier writing desk 3 drawers good original patina with keys Biedermeier

Description

Blonde marquetry inlaid Biedermeier writing desk 3 drawers good original patina with keys.

Three drawers below solid blonde wood top all inlaid with satinwood and ebony . Each drawer with bronze empire wreath handles locks and working keys that all open smoothly.

The whole raised on elegant taper legs .

The solid blonde mahogany top with original marquetry inlay is well polished with original patina and shaped edge.

Each drawer is opened by brass Empire wreath handles and retains its original brass locks and 3 keys supplied.

Good original patina

    

Danish late 19th century  

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Title  Antique large double pedestal desk in mahogany original gilt edge leather insert top and 9 drawers 1880

Description

 Large antique Georgian style double pedestal desk in french polished mahogany with tooled gilt edge leather insert top and nine locking drawers dating from the  Victorian era 1880.

The original desk top with fully experienced rich tooled gilt edge leather top with a lovely rich well cared for patina is a value point.

A central drawer is flanked by two smaller drawers. All drawers use the same locking key supplied.

This section lifts off the pedestal bases for easy transport.

Each pedestal has three graduated size drawers per side. All drawers open very smoothly and have been serviced. All original brass locks to drawers. The drawers are all in mahogany lining and with hand cut dovetail joints.

 

The pedestals are raised on Victorian era ceramic castors to add height  to suit modern space requirements.

A gorgeous rich warm finish in original french polish in good condition makes this a very desirable desk for the den or office.

English Victorian circa 1880 in the georgian manner


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Title English Regency Mahogany library table two drawer desk

Description

EnglishRegency style Mahogany leather top library table  with two drawers and two dummy drawers. this is a centre of the room pice and is finished all round. It is in the Regency style with elegant swan neck handles on both sides and raised on shaped slay feet terminating in brass castors. Mid 20th century English Regency style vintage

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Title   Antique English Georgian hall table writing desk with single drawer working lock and key circa 1790

Description

Antique English Georgian hall table writing desk with single drawer working lock and key circa 1790.

 

The rectangular top with gorgeous original patina over 200 years of age.

A full width drawer is opened with a steel key and has replaced vintage brass handles of the Georgian style.

Raised on four solid mahogany legs this little desk has a clearance below the apron of 60 cm .

 

English 18th century late Georgian era original.

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Title  English Louis centre table writing table in rare burl Amboyna marquetry

Description

Superb quality English made Louis XV style desk centre table or writing table with exquisite marquetry featuring the rare and exotic burl amboyna veneers, fruitwood floral inlays and brazillian rosewood crossbanding. This table also features original mercury gilt bronze ormolu mounts and lock and key, all working smoothly of course as you would expect from any product s offered by Antiques Design Online
The lock is stamped "VR " with a crown above and the words Patented

 

English circa 1860

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Title  Large Georgian writing desk in mahogany with sienna yellow gilt leather inlaid top and 3 deep drawers

Description

Large Georgian writing desk in mahogany with sienna yellow gilt leather inlaid top and 3 deep drawers

 The business side of the desk with three deep drawers with traditional swan neck bronze handles Whilst the public side of the desk is matching in appearance.

 

Raised on elegant carved tapering legs with spade feet

 

Original french polished patina all round in very good condition designed to stand in the centre of a room.

Original gilt edge tooled leather top in good condition and invokes the cigar leather patina.

Writing desks of these proportions are highly sought after and 18th century examples are very rare. This bespoke made early 20th century desk with its 60 cm clearance and lareg proportions suit the modern office requirements whilst maintaining the antique look.


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Title    Solid Scandinavian pine bureau fall front desk with secret compartments

Description

Superb quality Scandinavian spruce bureau chest . This gorgeous provincial pine bureau with waxed finish with original lock and key and carry handles to side. The sloping writing top opens with a key and rests on two support  strutts with bras knobs. The interior fitted with 9 drawers  with ornate shaped central compartment and hides several secret compartments.

 

Below the desk are four graduated size drawers. The top one opens with the original lock and key and is flanked by the desk top supports.

The clean lines and superb workmanship of this late 18th century desk are very pleasing.

 

Sweden circa 1780

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Title    Impressive Captains campaign desk in mahogany with brass handles

Description

An impressive mahogany Captains campaign desk . The three drawer top with black leather inserts and brass campaign handles. Each drawer is dovetailed and works smoothly.

The solid mahogany turned legs with brass caps and brass castors and original patina.

Brass military style campaign handles  open and close to leave a flat surface. brass corners complete the piece. The legs can be unscrewed for transport and are fitted in pairs. The ingenious design allows for minimal space storage and ideal for any steamship era transport!

Knee height clearnace is 61cm

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