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Early Victorian Walnut Desk.
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Early Victorian Walnut Desk.

19th century
Description

This very original desk is in very sound condition with firm joints all round. The tooled leather top, that may well be original, is very worn but retains a beautiful patina. The baluster legs are profusely carved and retain their original porcelain castors. Their is a very small amount of damage to the trim underneath the drawer as per the pictures.

Delivery can be arranged please ask for a quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
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Antiques Online Ltd has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1022969
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1972
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Delivery service available please ask for a quotation.

Description
This very original desk is in very sound condition with firm joints all round. The tooled leather top, that may well be original, is very worn but retains a beautiful patina. The baluster legs are profusely carved and retain their original porcelain castors. Their is a very small amount of damage to the trim underneath the drawer as per the pictures.

Delivery can be arranged please ask for a quotation.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Online Ltd has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1022969
Dealers Internal Ref
1972
Antiques Online Ltd
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An early Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an inset leather writing top, carved frieze drawers, turned legs, and a raised central rear plinth.
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An early Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an inset leather writing top, carved frieze drawers, turned legs, and a raised central rear plinth.
Early Victorian walnut desk.
Ref: SA1022969
An early Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an inset leather writing top, carved frieze drawers, turned legs, and a raised central rear plinth.
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Early Victorian furniture, dating from approximately 1837 to 1860, is defined by dark timbers such as walnut and mahogany, turned or heavily carved legs, and softly rounded corners that diverged from earlier rigid Regency forms.

Victorian desks were crafted using solid hardwoods including walnut, oak, and mahogany, often featuring decorative burr walnut veneers, inset leather writing surfaces, and hand-dovetailed drawer construction.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass or turned wood handles, period locks, and natural surface patination accumulated over time.

Position the desk as a dedicated work surface in a home study or place it against a neutral accent wall, pairing it with contemporary lighting to balance traditional and modern aesthetics.

Regularly dust with a clean lint-free cloth, apply natural beeswax polish along the grain twice yearly, avoid placement near direct heat sources, and treat leather surfaces with specialized leather balm.
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