English Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk by H & L L Epstein — Cabinetmaker E. W. Vickerman
$5,450.00
By H & L Epstein | Cabinetmaker: E. W. VickermanInlaid Wood • Bronze Mounts • England, Mid-20th CenturyThis refined English cylinder roll top secretary desk is a beautifully crafted example of mid-20th-century British furniture, produced for the esteemed London retailer H. & L. L. Epstein and executed by noted Leeds cabinetmaker E. W. Vickerman.The desk showcases exceptional workmanship throughout, featuring a smoothly operating roll top opening to a finely organized interior with multiple drawers, compartments, and a writing surface veneered in striking chevron-patterned wood. Elegant floral marquetry decorates the roll front and interior drawers, while delicate line inlay frames each panel with precision.The exterior presents rich, warm-toned woods contrasted with darker banding, complemented by finely cast bronze mounts, original-style hardware, and decorative sabots adorning the slender cabriole legs. These details reflect the restrained elegance typical of high-quality English furniture of the period—ornate, yet never excessive.Both original labels remain intact: • A retailer’s label from H. & L. L. Epstein (London, England) • A cabinetmaker’s plaque from E. W. Vickerman, Cabinet Maker, LeedsThe desk is finished on all sides, allowing for versatile placement within a room—ideal as a writing desk, secretary, or statement piece in a study, living space, or bedroom.Details: • Authentic English-made secretary desk • Attributed to H. & L. L. Epstein, London • Cabinetmaker label: E. W. Vickerman, Leeds • Cylinder roll top with smooth action • Floral marquetry and fine inlay throughout • Multiple interior drawers and compartments • Bronze mounts, hardware, and leg sabots • Finished back for flexible placementA sophisticated and highly collectible English desk that combines form, function, and documented craftsmanship—quietly luxurious and increasingly hard to find.
