Antique Regency Desk, 1880

Absolutely glorious Regency Revival Carlton House desk we date to circa 1880 Features intricate marquetry inlay work – classical Sheraton motifs – on all surfaces Leather writing surface has just been refinished with tooled leather and gilt embossed Various cubby holes and drawers so ample storage Side sections also open up to reveal more storage Bought from a private residence in London’s Belgravia We’ve seen quite a few Carlton House desks in our time and this really is one of the higher end versions we were lucky enough to find and now feature A Carlton House desk is a distinct writing desk that emerged in the late 18th century, characterized by its semi-circular form and an arrangement of drawers and pigeonholes above the writing surface. The desk typically features a central writing area flanked by curved compartments, creating an elegant and functional workspace. Named after the Prince Regent’s Carlton House in London, this style reflects the neoclassical design aesthetics of the period, combining sophistication with practical storage solutions for stationery and documents. Dimensions are in inches (CM): Width x Depth x Height 48 (121) x 25.5 (65) x 41.5 (105) BTM