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Victorian Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Victorian Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

19th century
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Fabulous Victorian leather top writing desk made for solid mahogany. This knee hole desk has beautifully shaped top with a tooled leather insert in a gorgeous rich wine colour. The cupboards on either side of the knee hole have barley twist columns on each side of the door which open to a single adjustable shelf. With a concealed drawer in the centre ideal for storing laptop or important papers, the height of the knee hole is 62cm and the width is 44cm. Supported by 8 superb barley twist legs which terminate on original brass castors. In excellent condition with only minor imperfections in line with age and use. This impressive looking desk with its gorgeous colouring will look stunning in any office.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
131.5cm (51.77")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1067000
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SAI3345
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Description
Fabulous Victorian leather top writing desk made for solid mahogany.
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This knee hole desk has beautifully shaped top with a tooled leather insert in a gorgeous rich wine colour.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The cupboards on either side of the knee hole have barley twist columns on each side of the door which open to a single adjustable shelf. With a concealed drawer in the centre ideal for storing laptop or important papers, the height of the knee hole is 62cm and the width is 44cm. Supported by 8 superb barley twist legs which terminate on original brass castors. In excellent condition with only minor imperfections in line with age and use. This impressive looking desk with its gorgeous colouring will look stunning in any office.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
131.5cm (51.77")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1067000
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3345
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Victorian Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

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A Victorian kidney-shaped mahogany writing desk featuring a gilt-tooled maroon leather inset top and four barley twist legs on brass castors.
Victorian Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
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A Victorian kidney writing desk is defined by its crescent or kidney-shaped top, concave front apron designed for ergonomic seating, and solid mahogany or walnut construction. These desks often feature detailed wood turnings, such as barley twist legs, and inset leather writing surfaces with gold leaf tooling around the perimeter.

Nineteenth-century desks were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with French polish. Writing surfaces frequently incorporated dyed cowhide leather or velvet inset panels, anchored with brass castors and metal drawer hardware.

Authentic period desks exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural aging on the underside of unpolished timber, original brass castors, and genuine leather tops displaying historic wear. The wood should feature deep colour variation consistent with aged mahogany or rosewood.

A Victorian desk functions effectively as a focal point in a modern study or living area when paired with modern task lighting and clean-lined seating. Placing the desk centrally in a room allows the curved silhouette and carved leg details to be viewed from all angles.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish periodically in the direction of the grain. Protect the leather inset from direct sunlight to prevent drying, and clean with specialised leather hide food to maintain flexibility.
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