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Victorian Oak Leather Desk
Harper Baxter
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Victorian Oak Leather Desk

19th century
For Sale by Harper Baxter
Description

19th Century oak writing desk.

The top inset with a leather writing surface. Fitted an arrangement of six drawer and raised on turned supports.

England, circa 1890

Height: 76.4 cm

Length: 121.6 cm

Width: 61 cm

Kneehole Clearance Height: 59.4 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.4cm (30.08")
Width
121.6cm (47.87")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Harper Baxter has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1046710
Description
19th Century oak writing desk.

The top inset with a leather writing surface. Fitted an arrangement of six drawer and raised on turned supports.

England, circa 1890

Height: 76.4 cm

Length: 121.6 cm

Width: 61 cm

Kneehole Clearance Height: 59.4 cm

Height
76.4cm (30.08")
Width
121.6cm (47.87")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Harper Baxter has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1046710
Harper Baxter
Harper Baxter
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Harper Baxter

Harper Baxter
Telephone 0191 716 3537
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Clavering House
Newcastle upon Tyne
Northumberland
NE1 3NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/harperbaxter
Verified Since Jul 2020
Harper Baxter
Harper Baxter
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Location: Clavering House, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 3NG, United Kingdom
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An antique dark oak kneehole desk featuring a leather-inset writing surface, six drawers with brass handles, and turned legs connected by stretchers.
Victorian Oak leather Desk
Ref: SA1046710
An antique dark oak kneehole desk featuring a leather-inset writing surface, six drawers with brass handles, and turned legs connected by stretchers.
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Victorian writing desks from the nineteenth century are typically characterized by robust solid wood construction, often using oak or mahogany, featuring leather-inset tops, turned or carved legs, and multiple drawers with period-style brass hardware.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian era primarily utilised English oak, mahogany, or walnut, combining solid timber frames with hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces, and cast brass drop handles.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-sawn drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, original iron or brass mortise locks, and genuine age-related wear to the timber finish and leather writing pad.

Place the desk as a focal point in a home office or library, pairing it with a modern task lamp, neutral wall tones, and contemporary art to balance the dark timber tones with modern visual elements.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax once or twice a year, while treating the leather insert with a specialized leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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