Product Description
Outstanding Diminutive Inlaid Ladies Writing Desk.
An incredibly rare and wonderfully ornate piece.
We are delighted to offer this truly fantastic and rare diminutive English Edwardian (late Victorian) Rosewood Ladies' writing desk, crafted circa 1890. A refined take on the Bonheur du Jour style, this piece is defined by its elegant proportions and exceptional craftsmanship. The Rosewood retains its original, sympathetically preserved French polished finish , which has aged to a beautiful, lightly faded tone that highlights the sophisticated grain.
The desk is heavily ornamented with intricate marquetry and boxwood inlays , including a neo-classical foliate scroll design on the raised gallery and fine stringing following the contours of the slender, tapered legs. These legs are connected by a graceful 'H' stretcher and rest on their original polished brass castors on brown porcelain wheels with square ferrules. The sloped writing surface is inset with a full-grain green leather , decorated with ornate gold tooling and a central gilded rose medallion. Opening the slope reveals a spacious interior that we have carefully restored with a new green baize lining . Notably, the desk is remarkably complete, retaining its original working brass box lock with original key , along with the two original cobalt blue glass ink pots tucked into their dedicated gallery wells.
Modern Versatility
While historically a piece for correspondence, this desk is incredibly useful in a modern environment. Its compact proportions make it a perfect small desk for typing or using a laptop , with the added practical bonus of being able to store your device inside the baize-lined interior and lock it securely away when not in use. As an added benefit, the back of the desk is also fully finished and polished, providing the flexibility to place it as a freestanding centrepiece if desired.
Condition Report
Every inch of the piece has been meticulously cleaned, waxed, and checked over in our workshop . Having undergone a sympathetic restoration, the desk is structurally sound with no loose joints , ensuring it is in fantastic, home-ready condition. Please note that while it is in beautiful condition, as an antique item it may show minor age-related imperfections which only add to its character.
Dimensions
Height to top of rear shelf: 1045 mm
Height to lowest part of writing slope: 710mm
Height to inkwell area: 760mm
Kneehole height: 620mm
Width: 540mm
Depth: 485mm
Interior size
Height at back: 100mm
Height at front: 55mm
Width: 450mm
Depth: 400mm
Delivery & Returns
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Antique Small Rosewood Writing Desk Inlaid Ladies 'Bonheur Du Jour' Lockable C1890
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Product Code 1196697
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