Lot 892: A Vintage Carved Teak Bureau and Matching Stool
A vintage carved teak bureau and matching stool, likely of Eastern origin from the mid-to-late 20th century. The piece features a sloping fall-front decorated with a wide border of deeply carved scrolling foliate and floral motifs surrounding a central plain panel. Below the fall-front are two short drawers, each fitted with an integral carved handle in a stylized shell form. The bureau is raised on four cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. Accompanied by a small, matching stool with similar cabriole legs designed to fit underneath the main body. The construction is of solid teak hardwood. A white rectangular adhesive label is applied to the top centre reading Lot 828. A blue-bordered white adhesive label is positioned on the top right reading HCP Auctions South West and Lot 892. No maker’s marks, signatures, or stamps are visible on the exterior of the piece.
Large-scale furniture items; exact dimensions are not provided.
Condition report:
The bureau and stool show signs of age and use consistent with their vintage period. Surface scratches and minor abrasions are visible across the fall-front and top panel. There is some light fading to the finish in areas. The interior fittings and the condition of the writing surface are not visible as the unit was photographed closed.
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