Mahogany Roll-Top Desk (Cylinder Secretary)
English work, 19th century
A refined roll-top desk in moulded mahogany, featuring an upper tier with drawers above a writing surface surrounded by a gallery (lingotière).
The roll-top cylinder opens to reveal three internal drawers and a leather-lined writing slide.
Standing on tapered legs, this piece illustrates the functional elegance of 19th-century English furniture, blending practicality with discreet ornamentation.
Dimensions:
• Height: 141 cm
• Width: 139 cm
• Depth: 74 cm
(Restored)