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Victorian Folding Desk.
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Victorian Folding Desk.

1900 - 1920
Description

Dating from about 1900 this extremely useful desk is in excellent original working order. Opened, the desk reveals a leather trimmed interior incorporating a writing pad, ink well, storage tray amongst others. Original brass catches hold the desk opened and closed.

Height of closed unit is 92cm

Height opened is 73cm

Working height is 67cm

Width 62cm

Depth 62cm

Our ref. 1220

Delivery service available please ask for a quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Antiques Online Ltd has dated this Victorian Folding Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1062138
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1220
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Delivery service available please ask for a quotation.

Description
Dating from about 1900 this extremely useful desk is in excellent original working order.
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Opened, the desk reveals a leather trimmed interior incorporating a writing pad, ink well, storage tray amongst others.
Antiques Online Ltd

Original brass catches hold the desk opened and closed.

Height of closed unit is 92cm

Height opened is 73cm

Working height is 67cm

Width 62cm

Depth 62cm

Our ref. 1220

Delivery service available please ask for a quotation.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Online Ltd has dated this Victorian Folding Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1062138
Dealers Internal Ref
1220
Antiques Online Ltd
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A Victorian mahogany folding writing desk featuring curved X-frame legs, an open writing tray top with a leather insert, and a built-in inkwell compartment.
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A Victorian mahogany folding writing desk featuring curved X-frame legs, an open writing tray top with a leather insert, and a built-in inkwell compartment.
Victorian folding desk.
Ref: SA1062138
A Victorian mahogany folding writing desk featuring curved X-frame legs, an open writing tray top with a leather insert, and a built-in inkwell compartment.
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Victorian folding writing desks were engineered for portability and space efficiency, often utilizing curved X-frame legs, hinged drop-leaf surfaces, and integrated storage for inkwells and paper.

These pieces were typically crafted from durable hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, complemented by brass hinges and fittings alongside inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut joinery, period-correct brass hardware with natural oxidisation, original leather surfaces showing age-appropriate wear, and characteristic folding mechanisms.

A folding writing table functions well in compact modern spaces, serving as a functional laptop desk, an accent piece in a hallway, or a flexible workstation within a quiet reading corner.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish periodically, while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp environments to prevent warping.
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