Description

Width: 17.5cm

depth: 8cm

Height: 8cm

A rare and refined Edwardian desk accessory, this antique desk tidy by Kendall & Co of Paris dates between 1890 and 1915.

Designed to mimic the form of a row of leather-bound books, the piece cleverly conceals a series of labelled compartments for all your desktop essentials.

The faux book spines are marked: Pens, Elastic Bands, Leads and Rubbers, Clips, Paper Pins, Stamps, Addresses, Matches – a beautifully organised system for a gentleman’s desk.

Crafted with a textured leather-effect covering and drawer interiors lined with original fabric, this piece exemplifies the elegant functionality of the late 19th to early 20th century.

The gold-embossed maker’s mark to the underside reads: Kendall & Co, 12 Rue de la Paix, Paris, Importé d’Angleterre – placing it firmly within the circle of elite Parisian stationers and luxury goods retailers of the time.

A wonderful collector’s piece for lovers of antique stationery, bibliophiles, and those seeking unique decorative accents for traditional or period interiors.