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Chippendale-style Walnut Desk by Famous London Cabinetmakers Druce & Co., Baker St., London
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Chippendale-style Walnut Desk by Famous London Cabinetmakers Druce & Co., Baker St., London

19th century
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Circa 1880. Magnificent freestanding Chippendale-style walnut desk by famous London cabinetmakers Druce & Co., Baker St., London. The desk with beautiful mirror matched burr walnut with a three-quarter gallery and crossbanded outset corners above two frieze drawers with solid oak linings and original brass swan-neck handles, a foliate carved knee hole and two shorter matching drawers below. All supported on cabriole legs with shell carved knees and ball and claw feet, the sides and the back polished.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Chippendale Walnut Writing Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1081139
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33572
Description
Circa 1880. Magnificent freestanding Chippendale-style walnut desk by famous London cabinetmakers Druce & Co., Baker St., London. The desk with beautiful mirror matched burr walnut with a three-quarter gallery and crossbanded outset corners above two frieze drawers with solid oak linings and original brass swan-neck handles, a foliate carved knee hole and two shorter matching drawers below.
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All supported on cabriole legs with shell carved knees and ball and claw feet, the sides and the back polished.
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Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Chippendale Walnut Writing Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1081139
Dealers Internal Ref
33572
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Archive I A Chippendale-style walnut kneehole writing desk featuring carved cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and a carved apron.

Chippendale-style Walnut Desk by Famous London Cabinetmakers Druce & Co., Baker St., London

Archive II A Chippendale-style walnut kneehole writing desk featuring carved cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and a carved apron. View II
Archive III A Chippendale-style walnut kneehole writing desk featuring carved cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and a carved apron. View III
Archive IV A Chippendale-style walnut kneehole writing desk featuring carved cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and a carved apron. View IV
Archive V A Chippendale-style walnut kneehole writing desk featuring carved cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and a carved apron. View V
Archive VI A Chippendale-style walnut kneehole writing desk featuring carved cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and a carved apron. View VI
Archive VII A Chippendale-style walnut kneehole writing desk featuring carved cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and a carved apron. View VII
Archive VIII A Chippendale-style walnut kneehole writing desk featuring carved cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and a carved apron. View VIII
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A Chippendale-style walnut kneehole writing desk featuring carved cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and a carved apron.
Chippendale-Style Walnut Desk by Famous London Cabinetmakers Druce & Co., Baker St., London
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A Chippendale-style walnut kneehole writing desk featuring carved cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and a carved apron.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChippendale Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsClaw and ball feet, Cabriole legs, Acanthus leaf carvings, Swan-neck handles
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 133 cm (52 in) x D 78 cm (31 in)

This freestanding Chippendale Revival kneehole writing desk dates from 1880 and comes from the London cabinetmakers Druce & Co., Baker Street. It is made from walnut and burr walnut in a warm brown tone, complemented by original brass swan-neck handles and solid oak drawer linings. The exterior displays mirror-matched burr walnut veneers, a three-quarter gallery, crossbanded outset corners, and a foliate-carved kneehole apron. The structure rests on cabriole legs featuring shell-carved knees and ball and claw feet, with polished sides and a polished back. The piece measures 77 cm high, 133 cm wide, and 78 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this desk serves as a functional workspace or study table in a gentleman's library, home office, or living room study. The kneehole design provides comfortable legroom while seated, and the multiple upper and lower drawers offer practical storage for stationery, documents, and writing materials. The finished back allows the desk to stand away from a wall as a central room feature.

FAQs

Chippendale style desks are distinguished by elegant proportions, carved cabriole legs often terminating in claw-and-ball feet, intricate scrollwork or acanthus leaf motifs, and high-quality cabinet timber such as mahogany or walnut.

These desks typically feature solid walnut or mahogany frames, matched figured or burr veneers on drawer fronts and tops, hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast brass swan-neck or bail handles.

Examine the underside and interior frame for hand-planed timber and dovetail construction, check for authentic makers brass plaques or stamps on drawer rims, and inspect the precision of hand-carved detailing on the knees and apron.

Position the desk against a neutral wall or near a window to highlight the wood grain, pairing it with a tailored leather desk chair and minimal modern desk accessories to maintain an uncluttered aesthetic.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain annually to nourish the wood and protect the finish from drying out.
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