Victorian Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk

Name: Victorian Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1082552
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Camden Antiques

Description

A very good late Victorian period writing desk by Gill & Reigate of London. Well constructed in solid mahogany in the style of Thomas Chippendale. The rectangular top is inset with a sumptuous green leather writing surface complete with gilt tooled decorations to the surrounds. With a series of 4 drawers to the front and 4 dummy drawers to the rear such that this desk could be free-standing within a room if desired. All standing on characteristic bold cabriole legs with carved decorations to the knees and terminating in ball and claw feet. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home or office.

Dimensions:

Width 137cms

Depth 77cms

Height 76cms

Kneehole height 61cms

Kneehole width 59cms

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

77cm (30.31")

Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1082552

Dealers Internal Reference

18263

Description

A very good late Victorian period writing desk by Gill & Reigate of London. Well constructed in solid mahogany in the style of Thomas Chippendale.

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The rectangular top is inset with a sumptuous green leather writing surface complete with gilt tooled decorations to the surrounds.

Camden Antiques

With a series of 4 drawers to the front and 4 dummy drawers to the rear such that this desk could be free-standing within a room if desired. All standing on characteristic bold cabriole legs with carved decorations to the knees and terminating in ball and claw feet. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home or office.

Dimensions:

Width 137cms

Depth 77cms

Height 76cms