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Late 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk
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Late 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 19 March 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Good quality mahogany serpentine front writing desk having a green tooled leather top with a pair of shaped drawers , raised on substantial turned legs . The height to the undertier is 61 cm.

Height

76 cm / 30"

Width

107 cm / 42 1/4"

Depth

54 cm / 21 1/2"

Good Condition Wax Finished With A Replacement Leather

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1111130
Dealers Internal Reference
378009
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Description
Good quality mahogany serpentine front writing desk having a green tooled leather top with a pair of shaped drawers , raised on substantial turned legs . The height to the undertier is 61 cm.

Height

76 cm / 30"

fig 1. A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a serpentine front, green leather inset top with gilt tooling, and turned wooden legs.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk

Width

107 cm / 42 1/4"

Depth

54 cm / 21 1/2"

Good Condition Wax Finished With A Replacement Leather

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111130
Dealers Internal Ref
378009
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

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Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a serpentine front, green leather inset top with gilt tooling, and turned wooden legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk

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Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
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Items Sold 6,481
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A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a serpentine front, green leather inset top with gilt tooling, and turned wooden legs.
Late 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk
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A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a serpentine front, green leather inset top with gilt tooling, and turned wooden legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Turned legs, Gilt-tooled leather insert
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

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Late 19th-century writing desks often combine traditional craft techniques with classical Revival aesthetics, focusing on functional workspace integration and refined timber selection.

These desks were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, frequently incorporating inset tooled leather writing surfaces and solid brass or wooden joinery components.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails, natural timber oxidisation, hand-tooled leather inserts, and historical hardware wear patterns.

An antique desk serves as a grounded focal point in a modern study or living space when paired with minimalist seating and contemporary lighting to create a balanced contrast.

Maintain mahogany using microcrystalline wax and soft cloths, while cleaning inset leather surfaces with a slightly damp cloth followed by a specialised leather conditioner to prevent cracking.
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