Antique Carlton House Desks are a form of writing table and first appeared in the Late Georgian period, noted in the Gillows of Lancaster book in 1796 as a ‘ladies drawing and writing table’. They were named after The Prince Regents London residence Carlton House and were very fine pieces of furniture. They stand on Sheraton design tapering legs usually with a spade foot and made from fine timbers like satinwood or Mahogany. They were most popular in the Regency era but continued throughout the Victorian and Edwardian periods with luxurious inlays being used in their decoration. They are a very fine example of an antique desk, usually only built to the highest of standards as they were expensive pieces of furniture, so only ordered by the very wealthy. Have a look below at our lovely examples available for sale.
