Stunning Late 20th Century Regency style faux
partners desk comprised of a mahogany frame, embossed Florentine leather inset
top, and brass details by Maitland-Smith. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind
that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it
has been refinished or restored. There is a repair to the veneer on lower leg. Please
see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of
the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th
Century.
Is there anything as marvelous as a Maitland-Smith piece??? Hmmmm,
we think NOT!!! Especially a vintage piece as remarkable as this desk!!! This
is an incredible vintage Regency style faux partners or writing desk by
Maitland-Smith comprised of a magnificent two-toned mahogany frame with a
wonderful curule or trestle base and its spectacular splayed legs are capped
with beautiful brass sabots covering brass casters and an attractive turned
stretcher connects each side of the base. Both sides of the base and drawer
fronts bear artisan hand carved inlays of diamonds and spears and the desktop features
three gorgeous gold & brown embossed Florentine leather inserts, one over
each drawer. It has a lighter toned mahogany center drawer and two darker toned
mahogany side drawers each bearing small, (but mighty impressive) brass star
escutcheons with round center bead hardware. WOW!!!! Now… here’s the kicker!!
The back is identical to the front… it appears to have three drawers with
matching hardware HOWEVER… the drawers do not open… hence, the title “FAUX
partners desk.” That being said, it has an all-over stunning finish and it will
float beautifully in any room whether in an executive office, study, den, or as
a catch-all in your entry! Have a newly appointed home office? This desk is
just what you’ve been looking for AND its spectacular Regency style will host
almost any style desk chair and if you’re in need of one, we have several desk
chairs listed here for sale that would pair nicely with this desk! Check them
out!!
Maitland-Smith was
founded in Hong Kong in 1979 by Paul Maitland-Smilth, a London antiques dealer
with the eye of a connoisseur. For over 30 years they have created the highest
quality exquisite and unique decorative accessories, lighting, accent furniture,
and reproduction furniture which would become one of their specialties. They
are world-class leaders in excellent quality and innovative design and the
choice of interior designers everywhere around the world. From the beginning
their workrooms were artisan based employing time-honored techniques developed
well before the machine age. They are well known for working with the finest
quality woods including tropical mahogany, exotic inlaid veneers, lost wax
metal mounts, vegetable tanned and hand-tooled leathers, and many other
decorative objects. They continue to design in collaboration with Tony Duquette
Studios, it’s President Hutton Wilkinson, Celerie Kemble, and painter &
textile designer Susan Hable Smith. Since its founding Maitland-Smith’s
sourcing has been based in Asia, and although Paul Maitland-Smith later
sold the company that still bears his name and is now headquartered in North
Carolina, the brand’s furnishings are still largely made in Cebu, Philippines.
There’s nothing “faux” about the fabulousness of this
magnificent vintage Regency style faux partners desk by Maitland-Smith. It is
timeless, bears a unique & unmatchable style, and a stellar makers reputation
to boot!! Don’t wait… Make it YOURS!!!!!
Desk Size
- Height: 29.5 Inches
- Width: 60 Inches
- Depth: 36 Inches
- Knee
Clearance Depth: 18 Inches
- Knee
Clearance Height: 24 Inches
- Clearance to
Floor: 2 Inches
- Weight: 135.2
Pounds
Crated Size:
- Height: 35 Inches
- Width: 66 Inches
- Depth: 42 Inches
- Weight: 300 Pounds
We ask that the buyer cover freight. Please send zip code
for a quote to your area.