Antique Burl Walnut Carlton House Form Desk c1900 48"W x 27"D x 45"H
A Queen Anne style burr or burl walnut Carlton House desk.
Likely Early 20th century, the sliding writing surface with inset tooled red leather, below a three quarter superstructure with central double door cupboard with arched carved shell. Flanked by drawers and hinged, lidded compartments, the inverted break front with serpentine ends, over three drawers, raised on cabriole legs with carved Georgian shells.
Dimensions: 48 in W x 27 in D x 45 in H
The desk has had some glued repairs, currently has a split in the writing surface and some slight separation here and there as well as some raised areas of veneer - but overall its a fully functioning and sound desk!
A Carlton House desk is a specific antique desk form within the more general bureau à gradin form. This form of desk is supposed to have been designed in the 18th century for the Prince of Wales (who later became George IV) by George Hepplewhite. It is named after Carlton House, which was at the time the London residence of the Prince, and sometimes is also known as a Carlton House writing table.
A Queen Anne style burr or burl walnut Carlton House desk.
Likely Early 20th century, the sliding writing surface with inset tooled red leather, below a three quarter superstructure with central double door cupboard with arched carved shell. Flanked by drawers and hinged, lidded compartments, the inverted break front with serpentine ends, over three drawers, raised on cabriole legs with carved Georgian shells.
Dimensions: 48 in W x 27 in D x 45 in H
The desk has had some glued repairs, currently has a split in the writing surface and some slight separation here and there as well as some raised areas of veneer - but overall its a fully functioning and sound desk!
A Carlton House desk is a specific antique desk form within the more general bureau à gradin form. This form of desk is supposed to have been designed in the 18th century for the Prince of Wales (who later became George IV) by George Hepplewhite. It is named after Carlton House, which was at the time the London residence of the Prince, and sometimes is also known as a Carlton House writing table.
A Queen Anne style burr or burl walnut Carlton House desk.
Likely Early 20th century, the sliding writing surface with inset tooled red leather, below a three quarter superstructure with central double door cupboard with arched carved shell. Flanked by drawers and hinged, lidded compartments, the inverted break front with serpentine ends, over three drawers, raised on cabriole legs with carved Georgian shells.
Dimensions: 48 in W x 27 in D x 45 in H
The desk has had some glued repairs, currently has a split in the writing surface and some slight separation here and there as well as some raised areas of veneer - but overall its a fully functioning and sound desk!
A Carlton House desk is a specific antique desk form within the more general bureau à gradin form. This form of desk is supposed to have been designed in the 18th century for the Prince of Wales (who later became George IV) by George Hepplewhite. It is named after Carlton House, which was at the time the London residence of the Prince, and sometimes is also known as a Carlton House writing table.
