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Large Mid 19th Century Mahogany Desk
Walton House Antiques
for sale €2,808     $3,048
£2,400
Walton House Antiques

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Large Mid 19th Century Mahogany Desk

19th century
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A Large and unusual mid 19th century mahogany desk with a piano top design which means there is a mechanical slide and pull out arrangement to open and close the desk. Oak drawer linings and original knobs. Raised upon superb reeded legs which unscrew for ease of transportation. Large pull out slide to the rear.

Dimensions

Height 43" 110cm

Width 56.5" 144cm

Depth 30" 77cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075722
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9057
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
A Large and unusual mid 19th century mahogany desk with a piano top design which means there is a mechanical slide and pull out arrangement to open and close the desk. Oak drawer linings and original knobs. Raised upon superb reeded legs which unscrew for ease of transportation. Large pull out slide to the rear.
fig 1. A mid-19th century mahogany writing desk featuring a raised top superstructure with small drawers, turned reeded legs, brass castors, and multiple drawers.
fig 1. Large Mid 19th Century Mahogany Desk

Dimensions

Height 43" 110cm

Width 56.5" 144cm

Depth 30" 77cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1075722
Dealers Internal Ref
WH9057
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A mid-19th century mahogany writing desk featuring a raised top superstructure with small drawers, turned reeded legs, brass castors, and multiple drawers.
Large mid 19th century mahogany desk
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A mid-19th century mahogany writing desk featuring a raised top superstructure with small drawers, turned reeded legs, brass castors, and multiple drawers.
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Mid-19th century Victorian desks are characterised by solid mahogany or walnut construction, functional storage drawers, and classical turned or reeded legs. They frequently incorporated elevated top galleries or superstructures designed to organise correspondence and stationery.

Craftspeople predominantly utilised solid mahogany and rich mahogany veneers over softwood frames, secured with hand-cut dovetail joints. Secondary timbers such as pine or oak were used for internal drawer linings, accompanied by cast brass castors and iron lock mechanisms.

Genuine mid-19th century pieces display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, minor uneven shrinkage across wide solid wood surfaces, and original operational wear around handles. Keyholes typically feature stamped or cast brass escutcheons, and drawer bottoms run front-to-back.

An antique mahogany desk serves as a functional focal point within a contemporary home office, library, or living space. Pairing the deep wood tones with modern task lighting and streamlined seating creates an engaging, layered aesthetic.

Position the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent warping and wood movement. Dust surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice per year to maintain the natural finish.
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