Such a gorgeous example of office furniture of the 1920’s!  This delightful, multi-functional piece was made in Warrnambool, Victoria by E. B. Phillips and features;

• Blackwood timber construction
• circa 1920’s
• superb pierced feature to the top
• textured & coloured leadlight glass
• slope-top, drop-front writing desk
• inset leather writing top
• manual slide-out desk supports with matching knobs
• single hand-cut dovetail-joined drawer
• multiple pigeon holes
• matching brass ring handles
• 3 locks, 2 keys
• 2 fixed height shelves (removable)
• shaped legs
• makers stamps & label; Made by E. B. Phillips Furniture Specialist – The Corner Store, Liebig Street, Warrnambool

Condition overview; serving not only as a decorative piece, this lovely bureau was well-used over its time as an ‘office desk’, therefore displaying knocks & surface marks consistent with use - a testament to its 100 years of service.  There are no cracks or chips in the glass and the doors, drop-front, slide-out supports and locks all work well.  All in all, this lovely piece is solid, sturdy and well-made

Dimensions; 850mm wide x 350mm deep (when desk open; 660mm deep) x 1970mm high.  Desk when down; 795mm high.  Top display internal depth; 210mm deep, shelf height clearances from top to bottom; 315, 305.  Base cabinet internal depth; 265mm deep, shelf height clearances from top to bottom; both 250