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Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
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Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk

1920 - 1940
Sold 23 November 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A beautiful antique burr walnut leather top desk in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

It is of superb quality, with beautiful and intricate carving around the top edge. This sits on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carving at the knees, the drawers have lovely brass handles. The three section inset leather top has tooled edges and a wonderful colour, this has a nicely finished back, so can be used as a free standing item.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age. The walnut has gorgeous grain patterns and a gorgeous colour tone.

Width – 43 inches , 109 cm

Depth – 21 inches , 53 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 60 cm

Knee width – 16 inches, 40 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1149838
Dealers Internal Reference
10652
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A beautiful antique burr walnut leather top desk in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

It is of superb quality, with beautiful and intricate carving around the top edge.

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This sits on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carving at the knees, the drawers have lovely brass handles.
Marylebone Antiques

The three section inset leather top has tooled edges and a wonderful colour, this has a nicely finished back, so can be used as a free standing item.

fig 1. An antique burr walnut writing desk featuring a dark leather top, multiple drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs.
fig 1. Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age. The walnut has gorgeous grain patterns and a gorgeous colour tone.

Width – 43 inches , 109 cm

Depth – 21 inches , 53 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 60 cm

Knee width – 16 inches, 40 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149838
Dealers Internal Ref
10652
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique burr walnut writing desk featuring a dark leather top, multiple drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs.
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
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An antique burr walnut writing desk featuring a dark leather top, multiple drawers with brass handles, and carved cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialBurr walnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Inset leather top, Dovetail drawers, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Burr walnut veneer gained immense popularity during the late 17th century in the William and Mary period, and saw a significant revival during the Victorian and Edwardian eras due to its highly figured, knotty grain patterns that created striking decorative surfaces on high-end cabinetry.

Authentic period desks typically utilise solid secondary woods such as oak or pine carcass frames, overlaid with highly decorative burr walnut veneers, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer construction and inset tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is assessed by inspecting the timber shrinkage, hand-cut dovetailing, period-correct brass hardware fixings, natural wax patination, and the consistency of the burr walnut veneer thickness which indicates pre-industrial sawing techniques.

Pairing a highly figured wooden desk with minimalist contemporary seating or placing it against neutral walls allows the rich timber tones and complex grain patterns to serve as a focal point without overwhelming the space.

Maintain wood surfaces by applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the grain, while protecting inset leather writing panels from direct sunlight and moisture by using specialised leather creams rather than abrasive household cleaners.
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