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Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Kneehole Writing Desk.
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Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Kneehole Writing Desk.

1900 - 1920
Description

Inlaid mahogany writing desk.

Kneehole height 59 cms

Kneehole width 45 cms.

Obviously the top needs work (minor) - satinwood cross banding small pieces missing.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08869729
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Brass lock stamped with the VR cypher: made during Queen Victoria's reign.
Neoclassical marquetry inlays and satinwood banding: typical of the late 19th-century Sheraton revival.
Solid mahogany drawer sides and internal partitions: high-grade cabinet work of the period.
Gilt-tooled leather inset shows age and natural handling marks.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124247
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Description
Inlaid mahogany writing desk.

Kneehole height 59 cms

Kneehole width 45 cms.

Obviously the top needs work (minor) - satinwood cross banding small pieces missing.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 08869729
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Brass lock stamped with the VR cypher: made during Queen Victoria's reign.
Neoclassical marquetry inlays and satinwood banding: typical of the late 19th-century Sheraton revival.
Solid mahogany drawer sides and internal partitions: high-grade cabinet work of the period.
Gilt-tooled leather inset shows age and natural handling marks.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124247
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Telephone 07710 561 505
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Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian inlaid mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring a green leather insert, multiple drawers with brass handles, and detailed floral marquetry.
Late Victorian inlaid mahogany kneehole writing desk.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass, Satinwood Inlay
  • ColourDark Reddish Brown
  • MotifsBellflower marquetry inlay, Kneehole central recess, Green leather writing skiver, Serpentine front
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This late Victorian kneehole writing desk stands in dark reddish brown mahogany with satinwood inlay. The piece measures 76 cm high, 114 cm wide, and 61 cm deep, providing ample workspace for daily correspondence. The serpentine front features a green leather writing skiver bordered by inlaid crossbanding, above a central frieze drawer flanked by banks of four smaller drawers on either side. Ornate brass drop handles decorate the drawer fronts, complemented by bellflower marquetry and floral motifs. The top displays visible wear with minor losses to the satinwood crossbanding. Suited for a study or home office, the desk offers traditional surface space for computer work, reading, or writing while adding period character to the interior.

FAQs

A kneehole writing desk features a central open recess designed to accommodate the sitters legs, flanked on either side by pedestals or banks of drawers for storage.

Late Victorian cabinetmakers frequently crafted desks from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, embellishing drawer fronts with satinwood, boxwood, or rosewood marquetry inlays and fitting tops with gilded leather writing skivers.

Authentic late Victorian pieces display finely detailed hand-cut or early machine-cut joinery, dovetailed drawer construction, original brass drop handles, and Neoclassical revival marquetry motifs such as bellflowers, ribbons, and urns.

Position an antique mahogany desk as a focal point in a dedicated home office or library, pairing it with modern lighting, neutral walls, and contemporary seating to balance traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly. Treat the leather skiver with a specialised leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking, avoiding direct sunlight and harsh chemicals.
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