This 42-inch writing desk is a stunning artifact of British Colonial design, where European neoclassical silhouettes meet the legendary inlay traditions of Northern India. Every square inch of the solid hardwood frame is meticulously hand-decorated with thousands of precisely cut fragments, arranged in a sprawling floral vine motif. The desk features a sophisticated two-drawer configuration and sits upon four hand-turned, tapered legs, each also enveloped in intricate inlay. The contrast between the warm, tobacco-toned wood and the creamy, iridescent inlay creates a high-art aesthetic that feels simultaneously historic and contemporary. The British Colonial style, often associated with the Raj era was defined by its ability to adapt formal European furniture—like this classic writing bureau—to the materials and artisan skills of the East. The Inlay process is incredibly labor-intensive; artisans hand-carve the wood to create shallow recesses before setting each fragment into a custom-mixed resin. This desk features traditional scalloped and geometric borders along the edges and cross-stretchers, a hallmark of high-end provincial workshops. Unlike mass-produced modern versions, this piece displays the authentic, slightly varied coloration of natural bone, proving its handcrafted origin. At 42 inches wide, this is a "jewelry-box" scale piece, making it an ideal statement vanity, a luxury home office desk, or a grand console for a narrow entryway. It is a natural centerpiece for Global Maximalist or Grandmillennial interiors. To let the intricate pattern lead the room, style the top with simple, solid-colored accessories—a single brass lamp, a leather blotter, or a clear glass vessel as seen in our styling. Its finished back and all-over inlay allow it to be placed in the center of a room or at an angle, serving as a 360-degree work of art.
*Era: Contemporary Artisan / Colonial Heritage
*Size: 42“(L) x 24“(D) x 30.5“(H)
*Material: Solid Hardwood/Ethically Sourced Bone Inlay
*Color: Warm Tobacco Hardwood with Creamy Natural Bone
*Design: Two-Drawer Front with Hand-Turned Tapered Legs and Cross-Stretcher
*Features: All-over "Tree of Life" floral inlay, original bone-inlay knobs, finished back.
*Origin: Rajasthan, India
*Condition: Excellent artisan condition; structural integrity is perfect with beautiful natural variations in bone tone consistent with handcrafted work.
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**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.
We offer FREE shipping on all orders. There are 2 methods used for shipment and delivery which are delivered curb-side:
1. FOR MOST RANGE HOODS, SINKS, FAUCETS AND ACCESSORY PRODUCTS - FedEx Ground is used for delivery. FedEx will deliver the product and leave outside of premise only with out calling to arrange delivery.
2. FOR RANGES, COOKTOP, DROP-INS, DISHWASHERS AND REFRIGERATORS - FedEx Freight is used for delivery. FedEx will call to arrange a specific delivery time and you will have to arrange to be at the ship to address to accept the product. FedEx will not deliver the product in the premise.
We do not ship to PO Boxes.
Fedex Freight delivers the product curb-side only and arrangements to move the product inside the premise will have to be made by the customer.
Full insurance is included in all shipments. Tracking number(s) will be provided by the email supplied 1-2 business days* after the date of the order is placed and after which: - Items shipped FedEx Ground will take 2-4 business days* after processing date. - Items shipped FedEx Freight will take 3-5 business days* after processing date
ALL PRODUCTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY:
1. RANGE HOOD WARRANTY*:
ZLINE - All Range hoods have LIFETIME Warranty on the range hood motor fan and 3-Year warranty on range hood shell which includes control panel, stainless filters, chimney. *Extended warranty can be purchased from CPS.
THOR - All Range hoods have 2-Year warranty.
KUCHT - Range hoods have 4-year warranty on range hood shell which includes control panel, stainless filters, chimney and motor.
ILVE - All products have 2-year warranty
2. RANGES, OVENS, COOKTOPS AND DROP-INS WARRANTY:
ZLINE - All Ranges products and ovens have 1-year warranty. *Extended warranty can be purchased from CPS.
THOR - All Ovens, Cooktop and Drop-ins products have 2-year warranty
KUCHT - All products have 4-year warranty
ILVE - All products have 2-year warranty
3. SINKS WARRANTY:
ZLINE & BOCCHI sinks have LIFETIME warranty.
LATOSCANA sinks have 3-year warranty.
4. MICROWAVE WARRANTY:
All Microwaves have 2-year warranty.
5. DISHWASHER WARRANTY:
All Dishwashers have 2-year warranty.
THOR - 1-year warranty
Kucht - All products have 4-year warranty
6. FAUCETS WARRANTY:
All Faucets have Lifetime warranty.
7. REFRIGERATORS WARRANTY:
THOR - 2-year warranty
KUCHT - All products have 4-year warranty
*Please note: Extended warranty can be purchased form CPS (See above).
