Showrooms

200 Lexington Ave

New York City, NY 10016

United States

Carlton House Writing Desk

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A Carlton House writing desk in wonderful fiddlegrain mahogany with a D shaped platform surrounded a series of raised drawers and covered compartments featuring fine satinwood inlays arranged in a curve around a leather writing surface, above three pull out drawers with brass bail handles, all standing on four tapered legs ending in brass castors. England, circa 1880. This form of desk was originally designed in the late 18th century by George Hepplewhite for the Prince Regent's residence at Carlton House in London.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1880
Styles / Movements:	Regency, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001631
Incollect Reference #:	634048

Dimensions

W.	45 in;	H.	38 in;	D.	24.5 in;
W.	114.3 cm;	H.	96.52 cm;	D.	62.23 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.