A hardwood writing table, late 19th/early 20th century, of hongmu and other woods, the rectangular floating panelled top within a mitred frame with rounded corners extending down to form the tapering square section legs with beaded edges terminating in hoof feet, the front with a central pair of drawers with slightly raised panels set with bail handles, above an openwork foliate scroll apron joined to two deep drawers set with bail handles on shaped metal plates, 82 cm high, 120 cm wide, 63 cm deep.