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Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk
Hingstons of Wilton
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Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

Chippendale revival mahogany desk

This superb Chippendale revival mahogany desk was made in one of the finest workshops of the period circa 1900. Probably Gillows or Edwards and Roberts, who both were renowned cabinetmakers of the period, who made furniture to this incredible high standard.

Only a handful of cabinetmakers could construct and make an item to this standard.

The desk is a serpentine shape to the front sides and rear, as well as having a concave central drawer.

There are 2 drawers to each side of the kneehole and the concave central drawer between them, all the drawers are fitted the original gilt brass handles.

The edge of the desk is carved with fine carving that borders the original inset leather work surface.

At each corner there are the stunning carved cabriole legs, in the high-Chippendale style.

The cabinetmakers used the best craftsmen and highest-grade timber available.

Imagine the pleasure you will get owning this spectacular desk and the conversations of admiration from your family and friends, as you purr over it.

When this desk was originally made it would have been to someone of major wealth, as it would have come with a hefty price ticket. The major consideration when this was made, was not the final price but that is was to be made to the finest standards, and using the finest materials.

123cms wide 48 1/2ins

72cms deep 28ins

76cms high 29 3/4ins

61cms floor to underside of desk 24ins

All Measurements are as accurate as possible

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This Chippendale revival mahogany desk is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Chippendale revival mahogany desk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1116104
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Chippendale revival mahogany desk
This superb Chippendale revival mahogany desk was made in one of the finest workshops of the period circa 1900.
Hingstons of Wilton

Probably Gillows or Edwards and Roberts, who both were renowned cabinetmakers of the period, who made furniture to this incredible high standard.

fig 1. A Chippendale revival mahogany writing desk featuring a shaped leather-inset top, multiple brass-handled drawers, and cabriole legs with carved knees and claw and ball feet.
fig 1. Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk

Only a handful of cabinetmakers could construct and make an item to this standard.

The desk is a serpentine shape to the front sides and rear, as well as having a concave central drawer.

There are 2 drawers to each side of the kneehole and the concave central drawer between them, all the drawers are fitted the original gilt brass handles.

fig 2. A Chippendale revival mahogany writing desk featuring a shaped leather-inset top, multiple brass-handled drawers, and cabriole legs with carved knees and claw and ball feet.
fig 2. Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk

The edge of the desk is carved with fine carving that borders the original inset leather work surface.

At each corner there are the stunning carved cabriole legs, in the high-Chippendale style.

The cabinetmakers used the best craftsmen and highest-grade timber available.

fig 3. A Chippendale revival mahogany writing desk featuring a shaped leather-inset top, multiple brass-handled drawers, and cabriole legs with carved knees and claw and ball feet.
fig 3. Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk

Imagine the pleasure you will get owning this spectacular desk and the conversations of admiration from your family and friends, as you purr over it.

When this desk was originally made it would have been to someone of major wealth, as it would have come with a hefty price ticket. The major consideration when this was made, was not the final price but that is was to be made to the finest standards, and using the finest materials.

fig 4. A Chippendale revival mahogany writing desk featuring a shaped leather-inset top, multiple brass-handled drawers, and cabriole legs with carved knees and claw and ball feet.
fig 4. Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk

123cms wide 48 1/2ins

72cms deep 28ins

76cms high 29 3/4ins

61cms floor to underside of desk 24ins

All Measurements are as accurate as possible

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 5. A Chippendale revival mahogany writing desk featuring a shaped leather-inset top, multiple brass-handled drawers, and cabriole legs with carved knees and claw and ball feet.
fig 5. Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This Chippendale revival mahogany desk is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

fig 6. A Chippendale revival mahogany writing desk featuring a shaped leather-inset top, multiple brass-handled drawers, and cabriole legs with carved knees and claw and ball feet.
fig 6. Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Chippendale revival mahogany desk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 7. A Chippendale revival mahogany writing desk featuring a shaped leather-inset top, multiple brass-handled drawers, and cabriole legs with carved knees and claw and ball feet.
fig 7. Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

fig 8. A Chippendale revival mahogany writing desk featuring a shaped leather-inset top, multiple brass-handled drawers, and cabriole legs with carved knees and claw and ball feet.
fig 8. Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 9. A Chippendale revival mahogany writing desk featuring a shaped leather-inset top, multiple brass-handled drawers, and cabriole legs with carved knees and claw and ball feet.
fig 9. Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Chippendale Revival Mahogany Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116104
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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A Chippendale revival mahogany writing desk featuring a shaped leather-inset top, multiple brass-handled drawers, and cabriole legs with carved knees and claw and ball feet.
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Chippendale Revival refers to furniture produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that draws direct design influence from Thomas Chippendales 18th-century pattern books. Key features include mahogany construction, cabriole legs, carved claw-and-ball feet, serpentine fronts, and ornate brass hardware.

These desks were primarily constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Writing surfaces frequently incorporated tooled leather insets, accompanied by cast brass drawer handles and solid timber interior drawer linings, often in oak or pine.

Authentic revival pieces demonstrate hand-carved decorative elements, such as acanthus leaves on leg knees, precise hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and natural age-related oxidisation on the underside of the timber. Hardware will typically be secured with slotted iron screws rather than modern machine fittings.

A classic mahogany desk functions effectively as a focal point in a modern study or library space. Pair it with contemporary task lighting and neutral wall tones to balance the dark timber tones and rich leather detailing.

Keep timber surfaces clean using a microfiber cloth and apply high-quality beeswax twice yearly along the wood grain. Clean the leather inset with a dedicated leather conditioner, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture to prevent drying or cracking.
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