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Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Desk
Camden Antiques
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Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Desk

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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A good early 20th century burr walnut writing desk in the Queen Anne style. Well constucted in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers and mahogany drawer linings. Of serpentine fronted form and with an arrangement of 5 drawers. The table top is fitted with a sumptuous green leather writing surface complete with gilt tooling to the surrounds. The drawers are all fitted with their charming original solid brass drop handles. The central drawer is lockable (key supplied). All standing on bold cabriole legs with carving to the knees and terminating in pad feet. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 101cms

Depth 61cms

Overall height 81cms

Height to front 76cms

Kneehole clearance 62cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106684
Dealers Internal Reference
18371
Description
A good early 20th century burr walnut writing desk in the Queen Anne style. Well constucted in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers and mahogany drawer linings. Of serpentine fronted form and with an arrangement of 5 drawers.
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The table top is fitted with a sumptuous green leather writing surface complete with gilt tooling to the surrounds.
Camden Antiques

The drawers are all fitted with their charming original solid brass drop handles. The central drawer is lockable (key supplied). All standing on bold cabriole legs with carving to the knees and terminating in pad feet. Sympathetically repolished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 101cms

Depth 61cms

Overall height 81cms

Height to front 76cms

Kneehole clearance 62cms

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106684
Dealers Internal Ref
18371
Camden Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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BN18 9PY
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A Queen Anne style burr walnut writing desk with an inset green leather surface, five drawers, brass drop pulls, and carved cabriole legs.
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Desk
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A Queen Anne style burr walnut writing desk with an inset green leather surface, five drawers, brass drop pulls, and carved cabriole legs.
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Queen Anne style furniture, originating in early 18th-century England, is defined by its curvilinear forms, cabriole legs, and understated decoration. Walnut was the primary timber of choice, often accented with rich burr veneers, bandings, and drop brass hardware.

These desks are typically constructed with a solid timber frame faced with highly figured burr walnut veneers. The writing surface often features a hand-tooled leather inset, complemented by solid brass drawer pulls and handles.

Authentic features include hand-carved cabriole legs ending in pad or claw feet, hand-dovetailed drawer construction, and burr walnut veneering across drawer fronts and tops. Later 19th- and 20th-century revivals follow these identical proportions but may show machine-planed timber.

A burr walnut desk functions well as a focal piece in a contemporary home office or library setting. Pairing warm timber tones with neutral wall colours, minimalist desk lamps, and modern art creates an intentional contrast between historic craft and modern design.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax sparingly along the grain to preserve the wood moisture. Leather tops should be wiped clean with a slightly damp cloth and treated with a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking.
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