1960s Mid Century Secretary Desk Bureau by Jentique Furniture
Mid Century Jentique Teak writing bureau/secretary desk/secretaire
An elegant vintage bureau finished in teak and made by renowned mid-century maker, Jentique (UK) in the 1960s.
This exceptionally rare and coveted piece features a generous drawer compartment and a spacious shelved cupboard beneath its fold-down desktop. Within the top cabinet, you'll find multiple pigeonholes and two cleverly designed pull-out drawers. With new lock and key. The four legs have the original, adjustable brass feet securely in place.
Serving as an outstanding example of mid-century furniture, this compact teak bureau combines practicality with timeless style, making it a perfect fit for any contemporary living space.
Features:
- Drop-down hinged writing desk.
- Two smaller inner drawers and shelving space inside the desk area.
- Single spacious drawer.
- Two doors to reveal a large storage area with fixed shelf.
- Iconic Jentique eclipse shaped handles.
- Raised on legs with brass adjustable feet.
- Lock and key.
Dimensions:
Overall 75.5m W x 41cm D x 108cm H
Desk area: 71.5 D x 59 D cm. 78.5 from floor to top desk
Cupboard : 71 W x 37.5 D 20cm from bottom to shelf and from shelf to top
Drawer: 70x 36 x 11 cm
Condition:
Very good vintage condition.
With no significant marks.
The bureau has been cleaned, gently refurbished and refinished.
Wear and tear commensurate with age and use.
The lock was replaced with a period-correct lock and key, and the surrounding area was filled. Please refer to the photos for a closer look.
Jentique Furniture, a prominent British furniture manufacturer, gained acclaim for producing sought-after collections of Scandinavian-inspired furniture in the mid-20th century.
Founded in the 1930s by Geoffrey Bowman Jenkins, a renowned toymaker, and his wife Edith, the company was headquartered in Dereham, Norfolk. Unfortunately, Jenkins lost control of the business to his partner Bernard Smart (famous for creating Metamec clocks) in 1936.
Along with similar cabinetmakers, the design of Jentique furniture followed the tastes of the times and the company did particularly well during the 1950s and 1960s, tapping into the hugely popular mid-century modern style inspired by Danish design. Today, Jentique furniture from the retro mid-century period is highly prized for its graceful proportions, appealing design, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Like many Mid-Century pieces, it harmoniously combines sturdy solid wood with a top-grade wood veneer.
We try to capture the condition of our items in our photographs as best as possible. Prior to dispatch all items are carefully cleaned and re-coated with danish oil to ensure your item is looking its best when delivered.
Restoration Process:
In our studio workshop, every item undergoes a meticulous inspection and careful restoration process. We prioritize maintaining the original charm and patina of the piece, while also making it a beautiful addition to modern interiors.
Our Approach Includes:
- Examining and reinforcing the joints
- Cleaning the wood and removing any stains
- Conducting veneer repairs as necessary
- Polishing or refinishing surfaces to enhance their appearance
Prices do not include delivery.
Cape Town delivery is calculated at check-out.
For delivery outside Cape Town please contact us. Delivery to these areas is quoted based on the item's dimensions. We can unfortunately not reserve any items until transport has been finalized.
We can arrange shipping in Cape Town and arrange or recommend courier for the rest of the country.
For larger items, we work with an external service that can handle your delivery. Delivery is made by appointment and we make every effort to give you a 2-hour time window on the date of delivery.
Please note that most shippers deliver alone so you may be expected to help on one end in bringing your piece inside. Please be aware that additional charges may apply in cases of access challenges, such as stairs, etc.
Contact us to arrange to view, discuss collection or if you have any queries.
We deliver locally within Cape Town for a fee and can accommodate collection by courier or in person. Collections must be made within 7 days of purchase as we cannot hold furniture for extended periods.
For local Cape Town deliveries: We provide a complimentary layer of bubble wrap in our packaging. However, for a more thorough and secure wrapping approach to guarantee the safe arrival of your item, we suggest opting for our comprehensive packaging solution. This solution encompasses multiple layers of bubble wrap, cardboard and foam as needed, and pallet wrap. There is an additional charge of R150-350, depending on the size of the item, to cover the cost of this enhanced service and materials. To arrange for this option, kindly get in touch with us via email: vintageclubhq@gmail.com
Please refer to our Shipping Policy
As to be expected with vintage items, this item may have minor amounts of wear. All of our items are available to view prior to purchase.
Although all effort is made to lightly refurbish and clean our furniture to best represent their original state, it must be noted that the majority of the items we source date from before 1980’s. For this reason signs of their vintage condition & age might still be visible. We try to point out any visible concerns.
Please note that all items are described to the best of our ability, we strongly encourage our clients to closely inspect item photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything. Please review all images as they are considered part of the item description. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS:
excellent - Like new, exhibiting minimal to no indications of wear, with scarcely any visible signs of age or use.
very good - Light use marks and signs of age, such as minor scratches and minimal wear on areas like feet or inconspicuous spots on veneer or leather.
good - Displays light to moderate scratches, with some more noticeable blemishes. May have small damages and stains, and the possibility of ring marks. Leather may exhibit small rips.
fair - Exhibits more pronounced scratches, including lighter ones in many prominent areas (e.g., the top of a sideboard). Leather may show tears and stress marksUnfortunately we currently only deliver in Cape Town area, but you are welcome to arrange courier on your side, we can also arrange on your behalf.
Shipment outside of Cape Town is NOT calculated at check-out and is quoted based on the item's dimensions and or weight.
Unfortunately we can not reserve any items until shipping has been finalized (the item should be purchased and checked out, with payment confirmation received if paid via EFT).
After purchase, we can assist you with costs from our preferred supplier.
Please note that all items shipped outside of Cape Town are wrapped extensively, we charge a small packaging fee depending on the item, starting cost of R150 per individual item. The cost of wrapping depends on the size of the item. For ALL our items, especially fragile items, i.e. glass and mirrors we recommend professional crating.
For fragile items or items that have glass elements we don't recommend shipment and transport outside of Cape Town.
Please refer to our Shipping Policy
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