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Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Marquetry Writing Desk
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Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Marquetry Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · London City Antiques
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Quality antique Victorian inlaid rosewood marquetry writing desk with the top section having an attractive arched shaped inlaid top, fitted mirror to the centre with original shelf and flanked by two glazed doors both with the original brass handles which open to reveal a glass shelf and mirrored backs. The base boasts a green leather writing surface crossbanded in rosewood above one long drawer and two short drawers all with outstanding marquetry inlay and original brass knobs. It is raised on four turned and shaped tapering legs with original brass cup castors and united by an H shaped stretcher with a pretty marquetry inlaid panel.

The exquisite craftsmanship, fine detail and quality of this beautiful desk makes it very appealing, it is of extremely elegant proportions and in wonderful original condition.

H146.5cm

W107.5cm

D56.5cm

Height to desk top 75cm

1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
146.5cm (57.68")
Width
107.5cm (42.32")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1106753
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673
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Quality antique Victorian inlaid rosewood marquetry writing desk with the top section having an attractive arched shaped inlaid top, fitted mirror to the centre with original shelf and flanked by two glazed doors both with the original brass handles which open to reveal a glass shelf and mirrored backs.
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The base boasts a green leather writing surface crossbanded in rosewood above one long drawer and two short drawers all with outstanding marquetry inlay and original brass knobs.
London City Antiques

It is raised on four turned and shaped tapering legs with original brass cup castors and united by an H shaped stretcher with a pretty marquetry inlaid panel.

fig 1. A late Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, twin glazed side cabinets, a central arched mirror, three frieze drawers, and turned legs on castors.
fig 1. Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Marquetry Writing Desk

The exquisite craftsmanship, fine detail and quality of this beautiful desk makes it very appealing, it is of extremely elegant proportions and in wonderful original condition.

H146.5cm

W107.5cm

D56.5cm

Height to desk top 75cm

1890

Height
146.5cm (57.68")
Width
107.5cm (42.32")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106753
Dealers Internal Ref
673
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A late Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, twin glazed side cabinets, a central arched mirror, three frieze drawers, and turned legs on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Marquetry Writing Desk

Archive II A late Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, twin glazed side cabinets, a central arched mirror, three frieze drawers, and turned legs on castors. View II
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Archive V A late Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, twin glazed side cabinets, a central arched mirror, three frieze drawers, and turned legs on castors. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, twin glazed side cabinets, a central arched mirror, three frieze drawers, and turned legs on castors. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, twin glazed side cabinets, a central arched mirror, three frieze drawers, and turned legs on castors. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, twin glazed side cabinets, a central arched mirror, three frieze drawers, and turned legs on castors. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, twin glazed side cabinets, a central arched mirror, three frieze drawers, and turned legs on castors. View IX
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A late Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, twin glazed side cabinets, a central arched mirror, three frieze drawers, and turned legs on castors.
Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Marquetry Writing Desk
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A late Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, twin glazed side cabinets, a central arched mirror, three frieze drawers, and turned legs on castors.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Arched mirror, Glazed display cabinets, Turned legs
  • SizeH 146.5 cm (58 in) x W 107.5 cm (42 in) x D 56.5 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfiber cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp conditions to prevent veneer lifting.

Position the desk as a focal feature in a home library, study, or hallway, paired with modern ambient lighting and understated artwork to highlight the contrast between intricate inlay work and clean wall surfaces.

Authentic examples exhibit natural surface patination, hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original brass castors, and precise inlay work showing scrollwork, urns, or floral motifs characteristic of late 19th-century cabinetmaking.

Late Victorian pieces frequently feature dense hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, decorated with floral or foliate marquetry executed in contrasting timbers like boxwood, assembled with hand-cut dovetail joints and supported on brass castors.

A Victorian rosewood writing desk, often constructed in the bonheur du jour format, is a compact writing table fitted with a raised superstructure comprising small cabinets, shelves, or mirrors above a drawer base, inspired by 18th-century French designs.
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