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FOLDING WRITING DESKDESCRIPTION: An
FOLDING WRITING DESKDESCRIPTION: An wood folding writing desk with fold front panels, leather interior, two pen holders, two compartments for ink or storage. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Continental DIMENSIONS: L. 23" x W. 19" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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An English Parquetry Decorated
An English Parquetry Decorated Lap Desk of rectangular bi-fold form the hinged top opening to a segmented compartment further opening to a velvet-lined writing surface. Height 6 x width 12 inches.
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Unusual burlwood lap desk with
Unusual burlwood lap desk with fitted interior and fold-down writing surface. 8''h.x27.75''w.x8.5''d. writing surface 13''d.
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VINTAGE FOLDING PORTABLE DESK
VINTAGE FOLDING PORTABLE DESK Painted X-Frame Campaign Desk, having a hinged top that folds open to reveal leather mounted blotter with pen holders, two pockets, pad holder and calendar date holder with celluloid date cards, 25" high (32" high folded), 14" x 20".
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Petit ladies fold our parlor
Petit ladies fold our parlor desk, approx 88cm H x 90cm W x 37cm D
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DESK - Early 19th c. English free
DESK - Early 19th c. English free standing mahogany writing desk. Fold down brass hinged front with paneled veneer surface oval inlaid center and leather writing surface. Floral papered back with wooden writing utensil section. Standing frame work with c
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Vintage French Louis XV style
Vintage French Louis XV style ladies writing desk, with a painted classical panel front. The drawer when pulled out, will open and reveal the interior of a fold out writing surface & additional drawers, approx 99cm H x 80cm W x 56cm D
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A Danish Desk the rectangular top
A Danish Desk the rectangular top over two pedestal legs each having two drawers and an extendable writing surface. Height 29 x width 78 x depth 38 inches.
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Diminutive Cherrywood Fold-Open
Diminutive Cherrywood Fold-Open Desk, of Louis XVI inspiration, the top with a fold-over lid opening to a fitted interior, the base with three long drawers, h. 34\", w. 27\", d. 16-1/4\".
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A petite ca. 1800 mahogany
A petite ca. 1800 mahogany writing desk with flip-up slant-lid writing surface opening to a desk interior, wrapped in decorative paper and fitted with drawer and open compartments, on a pierced carved stretcher base and straight legs. 33.5”H x 21.5”W x 16”D Condition: minor warping to lid, surface abrasions, replaced lock (no key) CT Transfer Fee $20
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ENGLISH REGENCY LADY'S FOLDING FREE
ENGLISH REGENCY LADY'S FOLDING FREE STANDING 'OCCASIONAL' DESK, CIRCA 1820 Double Fall Front Desk in rectangular form, set on arched legs, in satinwood with mahogany cross banding, ebony and boxwood stringing, the upper fall having the original leather writing surface, the lower fall concealing three ripple galleried shallow shelves; the front and back are upholstered in gold striped silk damask with matching gimp trim, although a key is included we could not get locks to function, the falls are held in their up position by later ball catches. 43 1/2" x 22" x 18" deep at the feet, cabinet is 3" deep. Some veneer loss, leather cracked and worn.
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Hinged lid mahogany writing desk,
Hinged lid mahogany writing desk, interior drawers, retractable writing surface, drawer below, turned legs, 32"H x 40"W x 20"D. Good condition, minor surface wear and staining.
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Danish modern kneehole writing desk
Danish modern kneehole writing desk with slate top and two side drawers; plus a padded chair. 29"H x 54"W x 24"D.
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LADIES WRITING DESK 30 ½"H x 43"W x
LADIES WRITING DESK 30 ½"H x 43"W x 21" Kidney shaped writing desk with tooled black leather and gilt top, central drawer flanked by three drawers on the sides. Raised on six legs with scrolled feet.
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An American Roll-Top Writing Desk
An American Roll-Top Writing Desk opening to a fitted interior above a single long drawer raised on square tapering legs. Height 39 x width 34 1/2 x depth 20 inches.
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CARVED LINEN FOLD DESK: Carved
CARVED LINEN FOLD DESK: Carved desk, having 2- linen fold designed doors with 3- drawers in each. Flanking a central drawer with carved stylized scrolling foliate dragons and a central floral urn. Raised on turned feet. Approx. 30.25'' h x 56.5'' l x 17.5'' w.
CONDITION: Wear consistent with age and use.
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FRENCH WRITING DESK: French writing
FRENCH WRITING DESK: French writing desk, having a surmounting pierced scrolling foliate crest rail, over 4- drawers. Large lower drawer. Raised on cabriole legs with scrolling foliate feet. Approx. 44.25'' h x 39.5'' l x 23.25'' w.
CONDITION: Prior restoration at writing surface, wear consistent with age and use.
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DANISH MODERN WRITING DESKunsigned;
DANISH MODERN WRITING DESKunsigned; having a hinged superstructure and four drawers; with key; Condition: fading to finish. Scratches and stains throughout; needs refinishing; 64 inches wide; 29 inches deep; 34 inches high
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DANISH MODERN WRITING DESKunsigned;
DANISH MODERN WRITING DESKunsigned; having a hinged superstructure and four drawers; with key; Condition: fading to finish. Scratches and stains throughout; needs refinishing; 64 inches wide; 29 inches deep; 34 inches high Condition:
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A coromandel lap desk with
A coromandel lap desk with leather lined writing slope, pen tray and other compartments, 35cm wide
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A Directoire Style Burlwood and
A Directoire Style Burlwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Writing Desk having a rectangular top over a central drawer flanked by deep drawers raised on tapering square legs joined by stretchers. Height 32 x width 50 3/4 x depth 23 1/2 inches.
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SPINET DESK WITH CHAIR American
SPINET DESK WITH CHAIR American c. 1920's the rectangular table-like desk has a top that folds back to fitted interior with slide-out writing leaf. Closed dimensions: 32''H x 34''W x 20''D.
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JAPANESE LACQUER WRITING SLOPE
JAPANESE LACQUER WRITING SLOPE BOX LAP DESKJapanese black lacquered writing slope/ travel desk, early 20th c., hinged top decorated with landscape scene of fishing boats with view of Mount Fuji, opening to writing surface, lifts to reveal interior compartments, pen rest, inkwell sections, exterior drawer at left side, approx 5.75"h, 14.75"l, 9.5"w, 5.5lbs
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Lacquer and bamboo writing desk,
Lacquer and bamboo writing desk, lift top with interior compartments, one side with door, one side with three dovetailed drawers, lacquered panels with birds and flowers, probably 20th century, 44 x 24 x 20 in. Chips and losses to lacquered surfaces. The Estate of Valerie Becton Mills, Cashiers, North Carolina.
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A FRENCH PROVINCIAL LADIES
A FRENCH PROVINCIAL LADIES WRITING DESK A French Provincial ladies writing desk, having a rectangular top, above a single drawer, and rising on cabriole legs terminating on pied de biche, 28.5"h x 32"w x 23.5"d
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Wooden Writing Deskwith a trio of
Wooden Writing Deskwith a trio of drawers above slide out writing surface Bombay style dome shape 17'' tall 24'' wide 14'' wide.
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ENGLISH ROLL-TOP LAP DESKthe
ENGLISH ROLL-TOP LAP DESKthe roll-top opening upon sliding the drawer open, revealing a divided interior; the hinged slant-front reversing to a writing surface lined with later green felt and further compartments 21 inches wide; 17 inches deep; 10 1/2 inches high Condition:
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ENGLISH WRITING DESK ON STAND
ENGLISH WRITING DESK ON STAND English writing desk on stand, the highly figured case opening to a fitted interior with a gilt leather writing surface, and rising on a later stand, 21"h x 11.5"w x 8.5"d
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CHINESE LACQUERED SLANT-FRONT
CHINESE LACQUERED SLANT-FRONT WRITING DESKChinese ladies writing desk, 20th c., lacquered finish with landscape scenes, slant front opening to fitted interior gallery, with inset leather writing surface, shelf, two drawers, slide compartment, rising on French bracket feet, ending in front sabots, losses to finish, approx 35.5"h, 27"w, 15.75"d
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MAITLAND SMITH LIFT-TOP FOLDING
MAITLAND SMITH LIFT-TOP FOLDING DESK TABLE 20th century; modeled as an oval table, with hinged lid,opens to reveal leather chair and desk with single drawer and leather writing surface, 29 in. H., 36 in. W., 25 in. D.
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A Contemporary Polished Brass and
A Contemporary Polished Brass and Steel Writing Desk the rectangular leather inset top over the plain frieze set with a central drawer flanked by two short drawers raised on square tapering legs. Height of first 29 x width 51 x depth 26 inches.
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Vintage French Provincial Writing
Vintage French Provincial Writing Desk with drawer, cream and green painted decoration, probably late 19th C., serpentine shaped top, 40"L; 30"W; 31"H along with rush seat side chair, unmatched
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*A Continental Marquetry Lap Desk
*A Continental Marquetry Lap Desk having an adjustable leather inset writing surface flanked by two lockable doors having stylized foliate inlays raised on cabriole legs. Height 8 x width 25 7/8 x depth 15 inches.
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FRENCH PROVINCIAL SLANT-FRONT
FRENCH PROVINCIAL SLANT-FRONT WRITING DESKFrench Provincial slant-front writing desk, in a fruitwood finish, 20th c., opening to fitted interior gallery, with embossed leather writing surface, over three exterior drawers, with scrolled foliate brass pulls, rising on shaped bracket feet, approx 38"h, 42"w, 18.5"d
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A MAHOGANY SPINET WRITING DESK
A MAHOGANY SPINET WRITING DESK American c. 1920's of rectangular form with fold-back top fitted interior slide-out writing leaf apron drawer and four tapering octagonal legs. Dimensions: 31.75''H x 36''W x 18.25''D.
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MODERN OVAL BAMBOO WRITING DESK
MODERN OVAL BAMBOO WRITING DESK Floridian Mid-Century Modern oval bamboo, rattan, and leather-topped pair of writing desk, with one conforming long drawer and open sides. 30" H x 36" W x 20" D