Carlton table

Carlton table
an English writing table of c1800, having curved rear corners and a top with drawers surmounted by a U-shaped section of drawers and cabinets, topped by a brass or ormolu gallery surrounding three sides of the writing area. Also called Carlton House desk, Carlton House table.
[named after Carlton House, the London mansion it was first made for]

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