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ANTiQUE CIRCA 1940 S HAND CARVED CHINESE BUREAU WRITING DESK MATCHING ARMCHAIR

$5,439.21per set
£3,950per set
€4,616.02per set
CA$7,440.64per set
A$8,109.92per set
CHF 4,287.65per set
MX$97,628.08per set
NOK 54,420.90per set
SEK 49,892.84per set
DKK 34,481.85per set

About the Item

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1940's Chinese Export hand carved Bureau desk with matching armchair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A good looking well made and decorative pair, built in the ever popular Export Era where the British and Americans were fascinated with everything Chinese and carved! The suite are super ornate, they are the best kind of antique because they are decorative and invoke a reaction with everyone that sees them, whist at the same time, they are functional pieces that still serve their purpose well In terms of the condition we have been deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished them from top to bottom, there will be age and use related patina marks here and there Dimensions for the desk Height:- 123.5cm Width:- 95.5cm Depth:- 42.5cm Carved chair - Height:- 96cm Width:- 50.5cm Depth:- 45.5cm Seat Height:- 46cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.63 in (123.5 cm)Width: 37.6 in (95.5 cm)Depth: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823335619362

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