Compact vintage drop-front writing bureau / lady’s desk — mahogany-tone veneer, cabriole legs

Compact drop-front writing bureau with elegant cabriole legs and fitted interior letter slots — a stylish small-scale desk for a bedroom, study or period hallway. The mahogany-tone veneered case opens to a fold-down writing surface with vertical pigeonholes; brass ring drawer pulls and turned wooden knobs remain in place though the metal shows age.

A perfect project or instant decorative piece: use as a compact home office desk, bedside writing table or hallway display table where period lines matter but scale is tight. The inside pigeonholes suit stationery or small electronics, the drop-front creates a small work surface and the sculpted legs give classic presence. Ideal for restorers, decorators or buyers wanting characterful vintage furniture that can be left as-is or lightly restored.

– Includes: single drop-front bureau only (no key or additional hardware supplied)
– Condition: used vintage; surface wear, scuffs and scratches present; veneer loss/chipping at lower front edge (see photos)
– Measurements: 73 x 42 x 102 cm (W x D x H)
– Working status: N/A (furniture) — drawers present and operate smoothly according to warehouse check
– Construction notes: no maker’s label visible; back shows a modern panel with a drilled cable hole
– Known faults: noticeable veneer chip at lower front corner, edge wear and knocks on legs/trim, aged/oxidised brass rings, light marks on writing surface, musty/smoke odour noted, lock key not present and lock function unknown