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Vintage Richard Hornby Writing Desk / Bureau 1960s

Vintage Richard Hornby Writing Desk / Bureau 1960s 

17/03/2020

Vintage Richard Hornby Writing Desk / Bureau 1960s Vintage Richard Hornby Writing Desk / Bureau 1960s Vintage Richard Hornby Writing Desk / Bureau 1960sVintage Richard Hornby Writing Desk / Bureau 1960s  SOLD

This is a superb unrestored 1960s teak and afromosia writing desk / bureau designed by Richard Hornby for Heals comes to you in great vintage condition.

The sloped front housing a fitted interior over three long reeded drawers, to a curved tapering supports. The lockable front drop-down menu (sadly no original key) contains several drawers and compartments.

A fabulous afromosia teak grain as to be expected.

This type of bureau / desk is getting highly sought after. Heals commissioned Richard Hornby, a well known British designer of his era to create a range with timeless sense of design.

This bureau / writing desk is in great vintage condition, with normal signs of age and use. There is no evidence of loose joints / splits to the wood / no signs of wood worm. Please see photos – happy to answer any questions.

Cleaned and ready to go straight into your home.

This bureau would be the perfect finishing touch to the retro / mid century inspired living area but would equally work well in the modern interior due to its timeless design.

Measurements:

Desk W81.5cm x D43cm x H106.5cm

Height floor to desk 71cm

Depth 59cm when desk open

Free delivery within Cardiff. Collection from CF24 5FF.

Nationwide courier available 

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