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Originaliti by Jenny Ross

Vintage handpainted writing desk / bureau, Working from home, made to order, writing desk, desk

Vintage handpainted writing desk / bureau, Working from home, made to order, writing desk, desk

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Regular price £495.00
Regular price Sale price £495.00
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“The flower garden”

This piece is sold but i can create one similar for you. each one will be unique


This is a hand painted writing desk/bureau. It has been transformed to take pride of place in your home. Changing your living space into an area where you can happily work from home, giving you a smile as you work away! She is extremely functional in today's climate.

Inspired by the most beautiful floral transfer, I choose to paint in a soft pink with touches of orange and peach. It reminds me of strawberry milkshake! It is beautifully painted and decorated with great care taken to keep the character that it possesses. The top is left wood..the oak has such beautiful tones and it has been enriched with deep wax.

The inside has been painted with gold to give it a bit of glam...little touches have been added and will pop out to surprise you. The little drawer in the top has been lined with ancient paper, i’ve had for about 30 years! And has had a gold script stencilled on the front. The knob has been gilded with different coloured wax’s.
The front pull down rests on two pieces of wood that come out when you lower the top. This is decorated with gold script wring. The writing desk has been painted, she has had a transfer applied and has been top coated for protection. She has the original key..

Each drawer has had the sides painted in gold and lined in the same old paper as the top little drawer..they pull out with the most gorgeous original knobs. They are in original condition and are beautiful. They are very useful being quite deep.

The sides of the bureau are both different and have gold strips and parts of the floral transfer. Blending the whole look together as one. The feet are cute..painted in gold.



I will do my very best to match the same desk but if not i will work closely with you to find the perfect piece.

Dimensions (all sizes are approximate):
H - 101cm
W- 74cm
D- 40cm

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Jo Wilcox
Beautiful Chair

I wanted a bit more of a statement piece for the alcove in my dining room and instantly loved the fabric on this restored chair. It looks great and something different to what’s available in a furniture store. Customer service and delivery was great too and I wouldn’t hesitate recommending Upcite to friends and family. I’ll certainly keep an eye out for other pieces that become available that will look great in my home.

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Sara Kulay
Beautiful ottoman

Here is the ottoman in its new place - I said to Julie that its photo didn’t really do it justice - its absolutely lovely.

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James Arnold
Multiple items

I would LIKE to be able to say that every purchase I make is dominated by deciding what's best for the environment.
However, to be honest it's more the individual artistry that goes into it that makes it a special unique piece of furniture. You simply cannot buy that new. Unless I suppose you commission an individual piece, in which case the astronomical price would put me off.
I was trawling for sideboards several months ago and one just jumped out screaming "buy me!" I did and I absolutely love it. I bought a beautiful trunk from her as well.
So now I will always see what upcycled beauties are available before buying new.

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May Labidi
Purchased 3 large bookcases

I honestly was so delighted with finally getting hold of this beautiful piece which I had set my eyes on for sometime now! The communication with the seller was outstanding, he was so engaged in securing the assembly and delivery happens. Honestly, UPCITE was a great experience for me with your few emails checking is all fine. Very spot on for this type of items. The only leaa pleasant experience was the delivery team themselves, not the courier company; they damaged some paint on my walls, on the bookcase. Perhaps the packing could also be more secured at the edges as discussed with Gabriel.

Please continue the great work, much appreciated.

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Sarah Hebron
Nathan sideboard

Very happy with sideboard

Antique Oak Chemist Cabinet

Sharon Hunt

17/07/24

"Fantastic website and customer service, cabinet as described and good quality, good value for money and regular communication contact from Upcite. The ethos behind the company is ethical and sustainable which is refreshing. Will definitely buy from this company again. Product furs in with our house restoration perfectly thank you".

Helen Carrick

15/07/24

"I was looking for a piece to stand next to a small ornate fireplace in our 1920’s build home and kept coming back to this lovely makeover, named ‘Grace’. I’m so delighted to have bought it. Mandy took time and care in delivering it and although she emphasised the fact it was an old piece I can only re-emphasise that that is exactly what I was looking for. It is testament to her skills that she has given ‘Grace’ a wonderful new lease of life. The stencilling on the drawers is top notch; the piece is painted beautifully - including the bits you wouldn’t normally see, which I prefer. The beautifully highlighted claw feet on the bottom of the piece are a real treat to look at, and my beady-eyed art tutor/’general expert on painted stuff’ agreed Mandys’ work is superb – sympathetic to the piece and to a high standard. I know I shall enjoy having Grace grace our home for many years".

Ruth Goodison

05/03/23

"I don’t like to match furniture and love mish mash, quirky and odd looking things lol. I absolutely love them. My house is 203 years old and is grade II listed. I think it makes an old cottage come alive and puts a modern twist on it. I love furniture that tells a story or gets people talking at a house party".

Richard Cox

24/02/24

"I am very pleased with the look and quality of the sideboard and enclose a photo of it in-situ in our hallway.  It fits perfectly.  Thank you for the extreme thoroughness of the packing (it must have taken ages, as it took me a long time to unpack) and it arrived intact. Just one little blip, the tape caught a tiny bit of paint on the bottom edge which came away, but I have been able to touch this in, so no problem with the overall look.
I also added some sensor lights inside to help identify the contents as the interior was dark.  They work a treat".

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