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Dutch 18th Century Architect’s Desk

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
A versatile Dutch architect’s desk from the late 1700’s. This mahogany desk has an adjustable tilt top drafting surface with six distinct height options. The writing surface is 32 ¼”H and the tilt ranges up to 45 ¾”H. A pair of slides with brass knobs extend 11” from each side, giving the desk a 56 ¾” width when both are extended. Below the writing surface is a drawer with another tilt top drafting surface. The green felt top has inset brass finger pulls and slides to allow access to the drawer’s interior fitted with adjustable compartments. When the drawer opens, a pair of concealed support legs roll forward on casters. Cleaned and polished with a paste wax, this rare antique is ready for your immediate use. View the detailed images to see the current condition.

More Information

Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Brass, Mahogany, Felt
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1780
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	215-24
Incollect Reference #:	735684

Dimensions

W.	35.25 in;	H.	44.25 in;	D.	23.25 in;
W.	89.54 cm;	H.	112.4 cm;	D.	59.06 cm;

Message from Seller:

Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982