This is a diminutive slant front desk, having a bamboo frame and hand painted details.

The painted pattern is done in black with red and green floral and leaf designs, and has a stylized floral border on the top, sides, fall board and drawers.

The two drawers have Federal style brass pulls.

The fall board opens on hinges and has several small compartments for letters, writing materials etc.

The bamboo legs and surrounds have a tortoise shell finish.

There is a white chalk signature on the back by the artist.

The desk measures 15.5 inches deep, 22 inches wide and 39 inches high. When the writing surface is extended, the piece measures 26.5 inches deep.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The paint surfaces are in good condition. The legs/bamboo has some cracks and the left upper side bamboo molding of the desk is missing- see photo.
Some screws in the fall board hinges have been replaced.

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Bamboo

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Table Shape: Square
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The paint surfaces are in good condition. The legs/bamboo has some cracks and the left upper side bamboo molding of the desk is missing- see photo.
Some screws in the fall board hinges have been replaced.