Antique Carlton House desks

The Carlton House Desk is a type of writing desk that was designed in the late 18th century. The desk gets its name from Carlton House, the London residence of the Prince Regent (later King George IV) who commissioned the desk. The desk was designed in the neoclassical style, which was popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

The desk features a rectangular top that is supported by a set of fluted legs. The top of the desk is typically divided into three sections, with the central section featuring a raised writing surface and the two side sections including drawers and compartments for storage. The design of the desk also includes elements such as gilded bronze ornaments and ormolu (gilded brass) mounts.