Description
This colonial-inspired writing desk combines practical workspace storage with a bold historic design. Crafted from solid teak wood and finished with natural beeswax, it functions as both a portable writing surface and an organized stationery box. The top features a striking printed sun design, adding character when displayed on a desk, table, or bookshelf.
The hinged, tapered lid opens to reveal interior storage sized for letters, papers, notebooks, and everyday correspondence supplies. Thoughtful cutouts include a fitted inkwell space, pen holder, and a traditional 1-1/4″ candle hole — details inspired by early American writing slopes used for home study, travel, and correspondence.
– Outside dimensions: 14-3/4″ x 12-1/4″w x 3-1/4″h, height tapers from 3-1/4″ to 2-1/4″
– Inside compartment size: 11-1/8″ x 10-1/2″. Inside height is 2-1/2″ in the back, and 1-1/4″ in the front.
– 1-1/4″ hole for candle (not included)
– 1-7/8″ x 1-7/8″ hole for inkwell (not included)
– Made of durable, beautiful mango and teak wood, finished with beeswax
– Antiqued brass lid hinges
NOTE: This is a new, but distressed, antique reproduction. Color and appearance variations are inherent in the manufacturing and enhance the distressed beauty and individuality of each box so that no two are exactly alike.
