Dutch Arts & Crafts oak desk Simpson style

Dutch Arts & Crafts oak desk Simpson style

Code: 10877

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An excellent Dutch Arts & Crafts oak desk with bookcase sections and extending desk top; c1910.

by JB Hillen of Amsterdam and complete with its original keys (stamped with makers name).
The famous Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam have some of their furntiure in there collection; see:

https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/search?v=list&f=1&p=1&ps=10&type=furniture&principalMaker=firma+J.B.+Hillen&imgonly=True&st=Objects

Very much in the manner of a desk by Arthur Simpson of Kendal (see last archive image).

Lots of useful shelves/recesses etc for books and all manner of stationery knick knacks.
Perfect also for computer or laptop/tablet use (from our Private Collection so we can vouch for that!)

Approx 47" widest, 46" high and 21" depth (when desk top un-extended)