English Oak Desk
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Read moreMid Century Crown Supply Large Staverton Desk from Swaffham Council
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A beautiful mid century desk in solid oak and beech frame with superb solid oak grain drawers, dating from the mid 195o’s to early 1960’s. It was supplied for the Crown by Staverton for Military or Civil Service use. These desks typically came from a Government office/ Public Service such as Civil Servant Offices, Schools, Railways etc. This particular desk came form Swaffham Twon Council in Norfolk, where it was used until very recently. The top is the original but has been repainted in a Matt black. There are some small cosmetic indentations in the top (please see photographs) but the condition is exceptional for its age. The bottom drawer is double height and has a later added suspension filing frame for hanging foolscap folders. Very useful! The desk is fully cleaned and ready for regular use and another 70 years.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb antique desk with a real British social history provenance.
Please not that the desk does not disassemble. You should double check that the desk will pass through all doorways and turns before purchasing. Any questions then please just ask us.
Dimensions:
154cm Wide, 85cm Deep, 76cm High
Kneehole: 68cm High, 92cm Wide
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Read moreEarly Victorian Writing Desk by Gillows of Lancaster c1850-70
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A truly beautiful desk in solid oak and walnut, dating from 1850 to 1870. It was produced by world renowned craftsmen at Gillows & Co of Lancaster. The stamp of authenticity is present on the top of the left hand drawer (see photograph).
Gillows of Lancaster and London, also known as Gillow & Co., was an English furniture making firm based in Lancaster, Lancashire, and in London. It was founded in Lancaster in about 1730 by Robert Gillow (1704–1772).[1]
Gillows was owned by the family until 1814 when it was taken over by Redmayne, Whiteside, and Ferguson; they continued to use the Gillow name. Gillows furniture was a byword for quality, and other designers used Gillows to manufacture their furniture. Gillows furniture is referred to by Jane Austen, Thackeray and the first Lord Lytton, and in one of Gilbert and Sullivan‘s comic operas.[3][a] In 1903 Gillows merged with Warings of Liverpool to become Waring and Gillow and although the furniture remained of a high quality it was not as prestigious.The desk is made from oak and walnut, solid throughout. It is in completely original condition and beautiful for its age. It will carry some cosmetic marks so please see all photographs for the condition and just ask if you need more shots or detail.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb quality antique desk.
Dimensions:
114cm Wide, 65cm Deep, 71cm High to the work surface area (Gallery 5cm). 56cm knee height clearance (to the underside the drawers)
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Read more1920’s Two Drawer Teachers Desk in French Navy
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A beautiful genuine antique desk in solid mahogany, dating from the late 192o’s. It came to us in a poor state with its original stain and varnish peeling and in bad condition. We stripped the desk back and refinished it in a beautifully rich French Navy colour. This complements the original leather top and original heavy brass handles beautifully. The leather top is in excellent condition for its age with superb gold gilded border work, which also complements the Navy colour so well. It is a heavy , very well made desk that offers a very generous work surface.
We love the finished piece. A perfect blend of original antique and fresh bold contemporary design. A unique and stylish desk that offers real value for money and a statement desk.
Please note that the desk does not disassemble. You should double check that the desk will pass through all doorways and turns before purchasing. Any questions then please just ask us.
Dimensions:
137.5cm Wide, 84cm Deep, 76.5cm High
60cm Knee height clearance.
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Read more1920’s Two Drawer Teachers Desk in Oak
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A beautiful antique desk in solid English oak, dating from the late 192o’s. We sourced four of these desk directly from a school in Lancashire where they have been used since new. The school opened in 1921 and these desks were supplied a few years later. They are complete original with the LLC (Lancashire Council) stamp on each desk. The brass cup handles are also original. We adore the shape of the legs and that the desks are not too big for you to be able to accommodate at home. A very nicely sized work surface but not a mission to be able to get in to the room you need.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb quality antique desk.
Please note that the desk does not disassemble. You should double check that the desk will pass through all doorways and turns before purchasing. Any questions then please just ask us.
Dimensions:
122cm Wide, 65cm Deep, 76cm High
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Read moreEarly 20th Century Desk in Oak by Angus of London
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A very stylish and solid mid century double pedestal desk handmade in oak. It was produced by Angus (of London) around the late 1930’s to 1940’s and is in completely original condition but fully cleaned and gently restored by us. It presents itself in a beautiful deep honey coloured oak with superb original patina and a really nicely sized work surface for home use. With five free running drawers there is also a lot of very useful storage space. The bottom right hand drawer is a double height deep filing type drawer for extra storage. There are also two pull out shelves at the top of each pedestal. The desk also has a patented and unique full drawer locking mechanism which allows all drawers to be locked via the central drawer. Instructions are still printed on the label inside the top drawer. Some superb history and provenance.
English oak with quality dovetails joints showing the quality of construction. The drawer internals are also very clean. The top is original and in exceptional condition for the age of the desk. Save for two ‘lines’/ scratches (photographed) it is outstanding. Some very small parts of veneer are missing at the very bottom of the side panels (see photograph).
The build and quality will mean these desks can only appreciate in value if looked after well.
Please not this desk doe snot disassemble. You should double check that it will pass through all necessary access points before ordering.
Overall Dimensions: 74cm High, 137m Wide, 78cm Deep
Kneehole: 62.5cm Wide, 58cm height clearance
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Read more1950’s Crown Supply Staverton Desk with Original Privacy Board
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A beautiful antique desk in solid beech frame and beautiful solid oak grain drawers, dating from the 195o’s. It was supplied for the Crown by Staverton for Military or Civil Service use. These desks typically came from a Government office/ Public Service such as Civil Servant Offices, Schools, Railways etc. The top is the original and in great condition, save for some small cosmetic marks (please see photographs). This desk also retains its original hessian covered privacy board and working lock and key to the bottom drawer. A rare find indeed! All ready for regular use and another 70 years.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb antique desk with a real British social history provenance.
Please not that the desk does not disassemble. You should double check that the desk will pass through all doorways and turns before purchasing. Any questions then please just ask us.
Dimensions:
121cm Wide, 60cm Deep, 72.5cm High
Kneehole: 68cm High, 76cm Wide
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Read more1950’s Crown Supply Staverton Desk
£0FREE Delivery on this desk. More remote and rural locations will incur a charge.
A beautiful antique desk in solid beech frame and drawers, dating from the 195o’s. It was supplied for the Crown by Staverton for Military or Civil Service use. These desks typically came from a Government office/ Public Service such as Civil Servant Offices, Schools, Railways etc. The top is the original which has now attained a unique crackle glazed patina. We couldn’t replace that originality. People will either love it or not but there is only one chance at original. Nothing that detracts from the desk in any way but we like to point out any issues and also show in the photographs. The close up photographs show the finish. All ready for regular use and another 70 years.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb antique desk with a real British social history provenance.
Please not that the desk does not disassemble. You should double check that the desk will pass through all doorways and turns before purchasing. Any questions then please just ask us.
Dimensions:
120.5cm Wide, 60cm Deep, 72.5cm High
Kneehole: 68cm High, 76cm Wide
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Read more1930’s George V Oak Desk with Two Drawers
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A beautiful antique desk in solid English oak, dating from the 193o’s. It was supplied by the Crown for Military or Civil Service use. These desks typically came from a Government office/ Public Service such as Civil Servant Offices, Schools, Railways etc. We restored the oak framework as the original brown finish was dark and very inconsistent. it looked very tired indeed! We re-finished it in a very flexible warm mid oak which always seems to be our most popular finish for desks. Both drawers are free running with original handles, stamped with the Crown and GR (George Regina). The top is the original gorgeous green finish, though does carry some cosmetic marks form its past. Nothing that detracts from the desk in any way but we like to point out any issues and also show in the photographs. The close up photographs make the marks look worse than they really are! Now very fresh and ready for regular use.
This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb quality antique desk.
Please not that the desk does not disassemble. The top may be removed but would only change the depth by a few centimetres. You should double check that the desk will pass through all doorways and turns before purchasing. Any questions then please just ask us.
Dimensions:
137cm Wide, 76cm Deep, 77.5cm High
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Read moreBeautiful Antique Arts & Crafts Deep Oak Desk
£0FREE Delivery on this desk within 10 working days. More remote and rural locations will incur a charge.
A beautiful desk in solid English radial cut oak, dating from the early 20th Century. It dates from around 1900-1920 and carries very distinctive Arts & Crafts movement lines and tapered legs. It is very well constructed and a good weight for its size; reflecting the quality of oak and carpentry used in its construction. Only very good quality oak can be cut radially to display the grain in this way (also referred to as Tiger oak for its ‘stripes’). The handles and locks are all original and presented perfectly aged weighty brass. One key is present that operates both locks, so all both drawers are lockable. The drawers are very generous given the depth of the desk. A truly beautiful solid desk oozing antique style and charm. If you re going to work from home, do in in real style. This desk is beautiful to own but also a super investment desk.
Both drawers run freely and are clean inside. This will only get better with age and appreciate in value. A superb quality antique desk.
Please check all dimensions carefully to ensure it will pass through doors, access points, stairs (if appropriate) etc.
Dimensions:
138cm Wide, 91cm Deep, 76.5cm High
