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18th Century George III Slant-Front Desk

$1,895.00Price

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    18th-Century Georgian Mahogany Slant-Front Desk With Pigeonholes

    Bring timeless sophistication to your space with this exceptional late 18th-century Georgian slant-front bureau. Handcrafted from richly figured mahogany, this piece showcases classic period features including graduated drawers with brass bail pulls, a fall-front writing surface, and bracket feet with sweeping curves.

    The interior reveals an elegant fitted writing gallery with multiple pigeonholes, diminutive drawers, and a central prospect door—perfect for storing letters, stationery, or small valuables. Hand-cut dovetail joinery and oxidized drawer linings point to authentic 18th-century craftsmanship. The warm, glowing patina adds depth and richness that only centuries of age can achieve.

    A refined and functional addition to a study, living room, or collector's library.

    • Period: George III, circa 1770–1790

    • Origin: England

    • Style: Traditional / English Antique

    • Materials: Solid mahogany with oak or pine secondary woods

    • Hardware: Brass (some possibly replaced)

    • Interior: Pigeonholes, document drawers, and prospect door

    • Construction: Hand-cut dovetails, traditional wood joinery

    Dimensions: 37.5ʺW × 19.5ʺD × 43.5ʺH

    In overall very good antique condition with various old repairs to the veneers and surfaces. It brasses are likely later replacements. It is quite sturdy and very functional--would be perfect for a laptop computer. There are various other minor scratches, scrapes, losses, dents, and dings, which one would expect to find on a genuine antique piece of this age.

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