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Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk with Tan Leather Top C.1860
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Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk with Tan Leather Top C.1860

19th century
Sold 7 January 2026 · The Old Cinema
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Description

A good quality Victorian kneehole desk in mahogany, dating from circa 1860. The rectangular top is inset with a tooled tan leather writing surface, above three drawers and two pedestals, each containing a further three drawers. The central cupboard opens to reveal internal shelving, and the decorative scrolled brackets flanking the kneehole are carved in solid mahogany. Supplied with two keys for the cupboard and two for the centre drawer. Raised on concealed castors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1149328
Dealers Internal Reference
47264
Description
A good quality Victorian kneehole desk in mahogany, dating from circa 1860.
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The rectangular top is inset with a tooled tan leather writing surface, above three drawers and two pedestals, each containing a further three drawers.
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The central cupboard opens to reveal internal shelving, and the decorative scrolled brackets flanking the kneehole are carved in solid mahogany. Supplied with two keys for the cupboard and two for the centre drawer. Raised on concealed castors.

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1149328
Dealers Internal Ref
47264
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular tan leather-insets top, multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden pulls, and a central cupboard door flanked by pedestals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk with Tan Leather Top C.1860

Archive II A Victorian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular tan leather-insets top, multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden pulls, and a central cupboard door flanked by pedestals. View II
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Archive VI A Victorian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular tan leather-insets top, multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden pulls, and a central cupboard door flanked by pedestals. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular tan leather-insets top, multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden pulls, and a central cupboard door flanked by pedestals. View VII
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A Victorian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular tan leather-insets top, multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden pulls, and a central cupboard door flanked by pedestals.
Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk with Tan Leather Top c.1860
Ref: SA1149328
A Victorian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a rectangular tan leather-insets top, multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden pulls, and a central cupboard door flanked by pedestals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden drawer knobs, Inset leather writing surface, Central cupboard door, Plinth base
  • SizeH 76.5 cm (30 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 59.5 cm (23 in)

FAQs

Victorian desks, produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901), typically feature robust proportions, dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, and detailed craftsmanship reflecting various revivalism movements including Gothic, Elizabethan, and Rococo influences.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods and veneers like mahogany or oak, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, brass hardware, inset tooled leather surfaces, and secondary woods such as pine or oak for drawer linings.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetailing, minor age-related shrinkage cracks, traditional shellac or wax finishes, hand-turned wooden knobs or brass locks, and solid timber framing rather than modern manufactured board.

An antique desk can be integrated into modern spaces by pairing it with minimalist seating to create contrast, using it as a striking focal point in a home office, or floating it in a living area to anchor the room with textural warmth.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the finish, keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and clean the leather top using specialized leather cream while avoiding harsh chemical solvents.
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