This book contains a detailed catalogue of ornate desks and scrutoires that date back to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Each piece contained within this book is accompanied by photographs and a wealth of information on the item, including details on its history, composition, location, owners, dimensions, et cetera. A book sure to be of interest to discerning antique enthusiasts, this text makes for a great addition to collections of antique furniture literature and is not to be missed by collectors. Many old books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and costly, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this antiquarian text now complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.