Search 0
9,413  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 24 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
24 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1135084
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Late 19th Century Mahogany Tambour Front Writing Desk.
Sold by Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
sold SA1135084
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Aug 2012
Browse dealers 645 items
  • About Us
    Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1135084
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Late 19th Century Mahogany Tambour Front Writing Desk.

19th century
Sold 13 July 2026 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
This “Late 19th Century Mahogany Tambour Front Writing Desk” found a buyer.

It was listed by Rupert Hitchcox Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Cylinder DeskMahogany Tambour DeskRoll Top Bureau Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Late 19th century mahogany tambour front writing desk.

Good colour.

Pull out side slides.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Mahogany Tambour Desk to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135084
Dealers Notes

Open by appointment - tel.07710561505.

Follow us on Instagram - #Ruperthitchcoxantiques - trade items -

10 miles from Oxford.

Google map - Hitchcox Antiques to find us.

You can WhatsApp video call us to view a piece - 07710561505.

90% of the items we sell go to the trade.

Stocking good original pieces and decorative,interesting and unusual items sold in good original condition,thus retaining the footprints of time.

Always worth a visit if you are looking for antique furniture as we stock such a wide and varied selection we have built up a good following from the home and overseas trade.

We are usually around during the week but it is advisable to phone/text in advance to say when you would like to visit.

Appointments please phone or text

07710561505.

Follow us on Instagram - Ruperthitchcoxantiques .

Payment by bank transfer, cheque or cash.

Description
Late 19th century mahogany tambour front writing desk.

Good colour.

Pull out side slides.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Mahogany Tambour Desk to the 19th Century.

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135084
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

Dealer Profile

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

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. SOLD13 JUL 26
1 / 12
Archive I A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. SOLD13 JUL 26

Late 19th Century Mahogany Tambour Front Writing Desk.

Archive II A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain.
Archive V A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. View XI
Archive XII A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain. View XII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
Location
Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified Since Aug 2012
Items For Sale 645
Items Sold 5,089
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Verified Since Aug 2012
View Dealer Info
Location: Warpsgrove, Nr Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RW, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified
Aug 2012
For Sale
645
Sold
5,089
A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain.
Late 19th century mahogany tambour front writing desk.
Ref: SA1135084
A late 19th-century mahogany tambour front writing desk featuring a slatted roll-top shutter, upper drawer, and lower cabinet doors with figured wood grain.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTambour shutter, Figured wood grain, Panelled cabinet doors, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 137 cm (54 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

FAQs

Tambour desks feature a sliding slatted shutter system that conceals the writing surface and pigeonholes, gaining popularity during the late 18th century and remaining a staple of Victorian and Edwardian office design for their space-saving and secure properties.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring fine joinery where individual wooden slats are glued onto a strong canvas or linen backing to form the flexible tambour shutter.

Authenticity is indicated by traditional hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, hand-turned screws, period-appropriate brass or iron hardware, and natural timber shrinkage and patination consistent with late 19th-century manufacturing methods.

Pairing this rich wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a neutral wall allows the traditional craftsmanship and warm wood grain to serve as a sophisticated focal point.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally applying high-quality beeswax to nourish the finish.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories