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Antique Walnut Desk or Dressing Table
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Antique Walnut Desk or Dressing Table

19th century
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An attractive and good quality late 19th. Century George 1 style figured walnut side table, desk or dressing table. The unusual rectangular shaped top having shaped quarter book matched veneers with feathered inlay and wide cross banding with cross grain moulded edge. Below is a centre drawers flanked by 2 deeper drawers with conforming banding and inlay with etched brass handles and escutcheons. The reeded and canted corners joining the well carved cabriole legs with shell carved knees and ball & claw feet. Condition- very good with working locks & key. Dimensions:- Height…29.5’’/ 75cm. Width…54.75’’/ 139cm. Depth…23’’/ 58.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £55.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 08900956
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Crisp knee carving with shell motif: late Victorian revival cabinet making.
Fine shrinkage lines along veneer joints: natural wood movement over many decades.
Engraved brass drop handles: hardware modelled closely on early Georgian patterns.
Cross-grain moulding around the top edge: traditional walnut-period joinery.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128708
Dealers Internal Reference
24676
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Description
An attractive and good quality late 19th. Century George 1 style figured walnut side table, desk or dressing table.
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The unusual rectangular shaped top having shaped quarter book matched veneers with feathered inlay and wide cross banding with cross grain moulded edge.
John Howkins Antiques

Below is a centre drawers flanked by 2 deeper drawers with conforming banding and inlay with etched brass handles and escutcheons. The reeded and canted corners joining the well carved cabriole legs with shell carved knees and ball & claw feet. Condition- very good with working locks & key. Dimensions:- Height…29.5’’/ 75cm. Width…54.75’’/ 139cm. Depth…23’’/ 58.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £55.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 08900956
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Crisp knee carving with shell motif: late Victorian revival cabinet making.
Fine shrinkage lines along veneer joints: natural wood movement over many decades.
Engraved brass drop handles: hardware modelled closely on early Georgian patterns.
Cross-grain moulding around the top edge: traditional walnut-period joinery.

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
75cm (29.53")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128708
Dealers Internal Ref
24676
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An antique walnut writing desk featuring three drawers, crossbanded veneer top, carved cabriole legs, and claw and ball feet.
Antique Walnut Desk or Dressing Table
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQueen Anne Style
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Burr walnut veneer, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 139 cm (55 in) x D 58.5 cm (23 in)

This late nineteenth-century Queen Anne style side table, desk or dressing table uses figured walnut with a warm brown timber colour, complemented by burr walnut veneer, brass drop handles, and escutcheons. The rectangular top has quarter bookmatched veneers, feathered inlay, wide crossbanding, and a cross grain moulded edge, sitting above one central drawer flanked by two deeper drawers with conforming banding and inlay. The canted corners connect to well-carved cabriole legs featuring shell carvings at the knees and terminating in claw and ball feet, while etched brass hardware decorates the front alongside working locks and key. The structure stands 75 cm high, 139 cm wide, and 58.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this versatile item serves as a functional writing desk or a dressing table in a bedroom, study, or hallway. The generous top surface accommodates paperwork or vanity essentials, while the three drawers provide enclosed storage for stationery, cosmetics, or everyday items. The traditional English country house style integrates smoothly into period interiors as well as modern traditional rooms, offering a practical workspace or dressing surface with decorative presence.

FAQs

Queen Anne style walnut desks are characterised by balanced proportions, cabriole legs ending in pad or claw-and-ball feet, and the extensive use of figured or burr walnut veneers. Originating in the early 18th century, these pieces emphasise natural timber grain over heavy carving.

Traditional construction typically features a solid timber carcassoften oak or pinecovered with thin veneers of figured walnut, burr walnut, or feather banding. Hardware usually consists of cast brass drop handles with chased backplates and matching brass escutcheons.

Look for hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, natural shrinkage lines along veneered surfaces, and authentic wear on drawer runners. Authentic period pieces also display hand-cast brass fittings and unpolished secondary woods beneath the drawers.

Position the table near natural light to highlight the figured grain, pairing it with a streamlined modern chair to create a balanced contrast. Complement the warm timber tones with understated ceramic accessories or a simple desk lamp.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the woods moisture. Avoid direct exposure to intense sunlight or heat sources to prevent veneer lifting and wood movement.
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