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Antique English Campaign Console Desk - 3 Drawer Military Writing Table

$2,800
£2,116.31
€2,475.44
CA$3,975.77
A$4,044.73
CHF 2,324.16
MX$48,638.23
NOK 27,134.18
SEK 27,296.62
DKK 18,505.17

About the Item

A superb and authentic antique British Colonial Campaign console desk, embodying the refined utilitarian elegance of 19th-century military campaign furniture. This exceptional piece is crafted in rich, dark mahogany with a deep, lustrous patina developed over a century of use. The rectangular top features a subtly inset writing surface, framed by a fine cross-banded border and protected by original flush brass corner brackets - the signature of true campaign furniture designed to withstand travel. The front is fitted with three dovetailed drawers - two smaller flanking a larger central drawer - each retaining its original recessed brass campaign handles that fold flat, as shown in your detailed macro photos. The brass retains a beautiful, unpolished antique mellow tone with original slotted screws. The central drawer retains its original working keyhole. The desk is raised on four elegant, tapering square legs that terminate in original brass sabots, adding both protection and sophistication. The interior of the drawers reveals solid wood construction and traces of its original charming block-printed lining paper with the classic campaign tent motif in the center drawer, a delightful detail prized by collectors. A highly versatile and collectible form - perfect as a console table in an entry, as a writing desk, sofa table, or vanity in a library, bedroom, or study. A timeless piece that seamlessly blends with Colonial, Hollywood Regency, British Colonial, and modern interiors.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Mahogany
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear to finish from years of use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU842751291122

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