Reading Desk
by Paul Nicholson

This standing desk or “table a la tronchin,” was commissioned for a home library as a place to do casual reading and research. Standing desks were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries and that heritage is reflected in the neoclassical style of this piece and, more specifically, the influence of Thomas Sheraton, a prominent exponent of the style. The straight lines and simplicity of form impart a character of lightness and are in keeping with the deliberately specific nature of its functionality. Interior features such as retractable writing surfaces and carefully crafted secret drawers compliment the detailed exterior inlays of Tasmanian Blackwood and American Cherry.

Dimensions
Length: 1800
Width: 500
Height: 1260

Materials
American Cherry, American White Oak, Silver Ash, Tasmanian Blackwood.

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