Antique Partner's Desk, English, Bureau Mazarin, Louis XIV Revival, Victorian

This is a large antique partner's desk. An English, mahogany bureau Mazarin in Louis XIV taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. It is of similar form and influence to Sir Robert Walpole's desk at Houghton Hall, Norfolk. Recognised as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, this desk is still displayed in the library at the stately home he commissioned in 1722. The desk was crafted a year later. Exceptional craftsmanship, with a superb visual appearance and generous form. Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout. Select mahogany stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel hues. It is of distinctive bureau Mazarin form, with eight broad legs united with long arch stretchers. Useful working height at 73cm or raised to 80.5cm with supplied later block feet. Superior proportion to the beautifully figured top at over 6' x 3'. True partner desk form with drawers to both sides — ideal for mid room placement. Two banks of three drawers frame a gently concave centre drawer. Each dressed with turned pulls and brass lock escutcheons — untested, keys absent. Drawer boxes belie the quality of the craftsmanship with deep fascia and deep dovetail joints. Large kneehole offers great comfort at a width and height of 66cm and 55.5cm respectively. Each leg accentuated with relief carvings of flowerheads and scroll motif. Supplied risers for each foot adding 7.5cm to the overall height and kneehole. This is a striking antique partner's desk, combining the ornate appearance of the Louis XIV taste with late Victorian craftsmanship, with a strong influence to Walpole's bureau Mazarin, this desk is a wonderful addition to any professional setting, or large reception room. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.