A distinguished 18th-century George III mahogany partner’s desk, characterized by its rectangular top adorned with a tooled red leather writing surface, is complemented by two dovetailed drawers on each side, lined with pale blue paper bottoms. Notably, one drawer is equipped with practical dividers for organized storage. The desk is elevated on molded legs that culminate in brass casters, further accentuated by pierced corner brackets.
This elegant and well-preserved example harmoniously blends refined Georgian proportions with thoughtful functional details, exhibiting subdued ornamental restraint, and an overall air of dignified practicality.
Size: 33.25” H x 51.5” W x 35.5” D
C. 1780, England
Provenance:
Estate of Richard C. Washam
A distinguished 18th-century George III mahogany partner’s desk, characterized by its rectangular top adorned with a tooled red leather writing surface, is complemented by two dovetailed drawers on each side, lined with pale blue paper bottoms. Notably, one drawer is equipped with practical dividers for organized storage. The desk is elevated on molded legs that culminate in brass casters, further accentuated by pierced corner brackets.
This elegant and well-preserved example harmoniously blends refined Georgian proportions with thoughtful functional details, exhibiting subdued ornamental restraint, and an overall air of dignified practicality.
Size: 33.25” H x 51.5” W x 35.5” D
C. 1780, England
Provenance:
Estate of Richard C. Washam
