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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Kneehole Desk
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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Kneehole Desk

19th century
Sold 4 October 2025 · London City Antiques
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Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing kneehole desk having an original brown leather writing surface with a mahogany edge above nine mahogany cockbeeded oak lined drawers with original ornate brass swan neck handles, larger brass handles to the sides, polished mahogany panelled back standing on plinth bases. It consists of three sections.

Dimensions:

Height 76 cm (29.92 in)

Width 100.5 cm (39.56 in)

Depth 69 cm (27.16 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
100.5cm (39.57")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143858
Dealers Internal Reference
1968
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Description
Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing kneehole desk having an original brown leather writing surface with a mahogany edge above nine mahogany cockbeeded oak lined drawers with original ornate brass swan neck handles, larger brass handles to the sides, polished mahogany panelled back standing on plinth bases. It consists of three sections.

Dimensions:

Height 76 cm (29.92 in)

Width 100.5 cm (39.56 in)

Depth 69 cm (27.16 in)

Dated 1860

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
100.5cm (39.57")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143858
Dealers Internal Ref
1968
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A freestanding Victorian mahogany kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers, brass drop handles, and an inset leather writing surface.
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Kneehole Desk
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A freestanding Victorian mahogany kneehole desk featuring multiple drawers, brass drop handles, and an inset leather writing surface.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsInset leather top, Pedestal drawers, Brass drop handles, Plinth base
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 100.5 cm (40 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

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Victorian furniture spans the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901) and is characterised by robust construction, dark timbers like mahogany or walnut, and functional designs suited for formal studies and libraries.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary timbers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction and inset tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional brass hardware, natural timber shrinkage, and appropriate patination on both the wood and the leather writing surface.

Pairing a dark wood antique desk with minimalist seating or placing it within a contemporary home office creates a striking contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern simplicity.

Maintain the timber using quality microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain, and clean the leather top with a damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can strip the original finish.
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