Apter-Fredericks

Important English Antique Furniture

Writing Pieces

A George III Mahogany Writing Table
A Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Desk
A George II Burr Walnut Kneehole Chest
A George III Satinwood Bonhuer du Jour in the Manner of George Simson
A Regency Period Rosewood & Ormolu Mounted Secretaire Cabinet
An Outstanding Nineteenth Century Pedestal Desk
A Fine George III Sheraton period satinwoood cheveret
An Nineteenth Century Pedestal Desk

An Outstanding Nineteenth Century Pedestal Desk

Width: 50" 127cm
Depth: 25" 65cm

Of the very finest quality, the desk has burr walnut panels inlaid with boxwood decoration and contrasted with walnut cross-banding. The desk is further enhanced by the use of ebony and gilt-metal mounts.

The quality of any piece of furniture is always indicated by the level of finish to the less noticeable areas. In this case the quality is the same throughout the piece. Notice particularly the well figured burr walnut panels on the inside of each pedestal.

English, Circa 1850