Despite its antique good looks, we don’t know that this unique, little piece is wildly old – we suspect it’s a midcentury imitation of an original campaign-style chest and perhaps dates from somewhere in the 1970s. We just can’t definitively say. Regardless though, it’s very well-made indeed in solid mahogany so a premium quality Davenport desk with lots of superb features and attentions to detail. Unlock the top and it folds forward to create a writing slope. There are pen drawers and yellow, gold edged leather inlays for comfortable working. And these leather panels cleverly lift up to reveal two secret compartments beneath, one large enough to tuck away a small laptop in. There are three graduated drawers providing further storage below. With brass capped corners and side handles, the design nods to a military past and a bygone era. This would be a cracking piece for a young person’s room where they need a space to study. Equally it’s a wonderfully bohemian and eclectic piece for any room. We love it.
