Jas Shoolbred & Co. Tottenham Court London Pedestal Desk

Jas Shoolbred & Co. Tottenham Court Road London 9 draw Pedestal Desk with leather Inlay (1820 – 1931) James Shoolbred and Co. (aka Jas Shoolbred) were established during the Regency period of the 1820’s. Originally a drapers supplying the furniture trade, sometime around 1860, they started manufacturing and selling furniture to their own designs; Noted for a sophisticated aesthetic look, their pieces often referenced Regency interpretations of Greek and Roman antiquity. Gaining a reputation for high quality furniture, their catalogues featured complimentary products and room sets and became as much a guide to good taste for the Victorian home, as a sales catalogue. Such was the success that by the 1880’s, Shoolbred had opened the City’s first large department store on Tottenham Court Road, London. In the mid 1880’s Schoolbred was granted a Royal Warrant, testament to the quality of their furniture. The company ceased trading in 1931 following the financial depression of the 1920’s. Condition - this isn't just a desk, it's a piece of furniture that adds to the look of any room. The leather insert has been replaced approximately 25 years ago and a glass top was added to protect the desk. The wood has a lovely warm honey due that represents its age. The wood has scratches,  marks you would expect for an item of its age. The base has the original ceramic casters. Inside the draw is the manufacturers plate (Jas Shoolbred & Co. Tottenham Court Rd London) Approximate Measurements Height 77 cm (30 inches) Width 107 cm (42 inches) Depth 61 cm (24 inches)