This is a beautiful, antique inlaid writing table, circa 1900. It is crafted from beautiful rosewood and features a central writing surface, with a gold tooled faded green leather inset, that can be raised or lowered as required for comfort when writing. The back of this section lifts to reveal a compartment for stamps, letters, pens, ink, etc. It has been wonderfully inlaid by a master craftsman and the quality of the work is breathtaking. The desk has two drawers in the frieze with three useful drawers below the back of the kneehole, perfectly sized for all the stationary you could possibly need, making it not just a symbol of refinement but a practical furnishing as well. It stands on it's original brass and porcelain castors as well as having the original handles. The desk is beautifully is finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 79 x Width 98 x Depth 50 Height 70 x Width 98 x Depth 50 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 7 inches x Width 3 feet, 3 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches Height 2 feet, 4 inches x Width 3 feet, 3 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches Rosewood is a rich warm reddish brown wood that has a distinct grain with dark brown and black outlining. One variety of Rosewood can vary significantly from another even though it is of the same species. These Rosewoods, native of India, South East Asia and Brazil, were dense and awkward to work with. It was renowned for quickly bluntening cutting tools and visibly darkening in colour when over prepared. The Brazilian species of Rosewood was by far the most beautifully figured and therefore it became the most sought after and rare. This was the wood of choice for the great box makers, David and Thomas Edwards who used it to veneer some of their finest pieces. Our reference: 05876 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. To request a shipping quote for the items in your cart, please click HERE. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.