Antique davenport, or compact desk, with multiple compartments and four drawers accessed from the right hand side. Castors (original), gold tooled leather writing surface and two compartments, all intact. Measurements are 56 cm wide 55 cm deep and overall 86 m high.
Price $1,090.
A really special little antique desk, a well made antique reproduction with a leather top and many compartments. Measurements are 97 cm wide 50 cm deep, desk at 76 cm and overall height 110 cm.
French writing bureau, desk known in France as a secretaire a abattant. Leather, gold tooled writing surface with drawers in the compartment with pigeon holes, further cupboard space below. The mulicoloured marble top reminds us of the colours and shapes in a Klimt background, perhaps we are reading to much into that. Problems are not insignificant in that pieces of veneer are missing, please see specific photos. On the plus side these issues oblige us to take $500/$800 off what one would normally expect to pay for such an item. The desk is still entirely useable as is. Measurements are 76 cm wide 38 cm deep 130cm high.
Very unusual oak desk that is quite compact with drawers. False drawers on the reverse provides a smaller than normal partner’s desk. There is a leather top with gold tooled decorative perimeter and as you may know these separate into three parts for easy transport (the top lifts
off without tools). Measurements are 127 cm wide 70 cm deep and 80 cm high.
A small and compact leather top desk with 2 cupboards and 3 drawers. Very handy little size.The age of this one is a bit tricky I would definitely say it is a reproduction but the insides of the drawers make it look like a much older piece. Say an early reproduction circa 1960. Condition report. Large section of veneer missing from left hand drawer. Measurements are 123cm wide, 50 centimetres deep and the height is 70 cm. Price was $295, now $50 off at $245.
This beautifully made piece would enhance any home or office environment. Two conventional drawers with racks and a smooth action, and a drawers above. The topn finished with top quality leather and gold tooling. $220
Item Measurements
59 cms wide x 68 cms deep and 90 cms high
An English oak bookcase incorporating a leather topped writing table or desk with pigeon holes and drawer. This piece separates into two for transport and the base includes two large drawers. Definitely made in England, probably 1910 to 1930.
As previously mentioned in earlier posts, the small base size ( 40c x90c wide ) makes these desks suitable for the most compact rooms. Yet at two metres high it possesses many of the necessities of life. Bookcase, desk and storage below for papers or clothes.
Pray don’t be put off by the blocks under the front legs. Due to the ancient and wobbly nature of our lovely old Victorian shop, the main i.e. most often walked on, part of the floor is about 2 centimetres lower than the bit next to the skirting board. This will not need lifters on a flat floor $865.
