{"product_id":"beautiful-antique-australian-victorian-cedar-stationery-clerk-s-desk-c-1880","title":"Beautiful Antique Australian Victorian Cedar Stationery \/ Clerk’s Desk – c.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Australian Victorian Cedar Stationery \/ Clerk’s Desk – c.1880\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRare and substantial Australian Victorian cedar desk with original fitted stationery cabinet, pigeonholes and drawers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful example of late-19th-century Australian furniture, believed to date from approximately 1870–1890 (circa 1880).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe desk is constructed in Australian cedar and features an unusually useful and attractive fitted upper section with numerous pigeonholes and document compartments, enclosed side sections, drawers and a spacious writing area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralian cedar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Victorian cedar construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive fitted pigeonhole\/stationery compartments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal drawers and doors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurned Victorian legs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal decorative mouldings and detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal removable internal shelf\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eORIGINAL KEY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal locks\/escutcheons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTop hutch is seperate and sits on top of desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe desk has been used in more recent years as a computer workstation. The computer equipment can be removed and the original shelf reinstated, so this is a reversible and non-permanent adaptation. The original shelf and key are retained.  (The original shelf is actually a loose shelf and easily removable).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe desk has a wonderful aged patina and would make an exceptional statement piece for a study, library, home office or collector of Australian colonial\/Victorian furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a substantial and unusual piece of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Victorian, approximately 1870–1890\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLikely date: c.1880\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Australian cedar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocation: Wahroonga, NSW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions (cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesk (Base): 132L x 80D x 75H\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHutch: 132L  x 29D x 69H\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good antique condition commensurate with age. Please examine photographs carefully for condition and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrice: $2,250 ono\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerious enquiries welcome. I am happy to provide additional photographs and measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(The last 2 images are of the same desk taken 35 years ago)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marianne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67644982264130,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9271\/8658\/files\/1afgh9h_png_11fc1110-d045-4b07-8063-5eee1c8a0973.png?v=1791094025","url":"https:\/\/bazaa.com.au\/products\/beautiful-antique-australian-victorian-cedar-stationery-clerk-s-desk-c-1880","provider":"Bazaa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}