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Victorian Collinson & Lock Rosewood Writing Table Desk Brass Inlaid C.1880
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Victorian Collinson & Lock Rosewood Writing Table Desk Brass Inlaid C.1880

19th century
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DESCRIPTION

An elegant Victorian rosewood writing table by the renowned London cabinet makers Collinson & Lock, dating from the late nineteenth century. The table is finely constructed in richly figured rosewood with delicate brass stringing throughout, reflecting the refined design associated with the firm's work during the Aesthetic Movement.

The rectangular top is inset with a gilt-tooled leather writing surface above three frieze drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles. Above the writing surface is a raised superstructure supported on spiral-fluted uprights with a pierced brass gallery, providing useful display space whilst maintaining the desk's light and elegant proportions.

The table stands on slender tapering fluted legs united by shaped X-frame stretchers, giving the design both strength and visual balance. The centre drawer bears the maker's stamp for Collinson & Lock, London, together with registration number 6572, confirming its manufacture by one of the finest cabinet-making firms of the Victorian period.

Combining excellent craftsmanship with practical proportions, this is a highly decorative writing table suitable for use as a desk, console or library table.

DIMENSIONS

Height: 96cm

Width: 127cm

Depth: 60cm

Height to underside of frieze: 62cm

CONDITION

The desk is in very good antique condition with the expected light marks, knocks and surface wear commensurate with age and use. The leather writing surface has minor age-related wear and small marks. The brass stringing remains well preserved, the drawers run smoothly, and the table is solid, structurally sound and ready for use.

As with all antique and vintage furniture, this piece has been used and enjoyed over many years and should be expected to show signs of age and use. We aim to describe any significant faults, repairs or alterations as accurately and honestly as possible. The photographs form an important part of the description and should be viewed alongside the written condition report. If you would like further information or additional photographs, we are always happy to help before purchase.

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Also Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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An elegant Victorian rosewood writing table by the renowned London cabinet makers Collinson & Lock, dating from the late nineteenth century.
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The table is finely constructed in richly figured rosewood with delicate brass stringing throughout, reflecting the refined design associated with the firm's work during the Aesthetic Movement.

fig 1. A Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring an upper brass gallery shelf, three frieze drawers with brass handles, fluted legs, and curved stretchers.
fig 1. Victorian Collinson & Lock Rosewood Writing Table Desk Brass Inlaid C.1880

The rectangular top is inset with a gilt-tooled leather writing surface above three frieze drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles. Above the writing surface is a raised superstructure supported on spiral-fluted uprights with a pierced brass gallery, providing useful display space whilst maintaining the desk's light and elegant proportions.

fig 2. A Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring an upper brass gallery shelf, three frieze drawers with brass handles, fluted legs, and curved stretchers.
fig 2. Victorian Collinson & Lock Rosewood Writing Table Desk Brass Inlaid C.1880

The table stands on slender tapering fluted legs united by shaped X-frame stretchers, giving the design both strength and visual balance. The centre drawer bears the maker's stamp for Collinson & Lock, London, together with registration number 6572, confirming its manufacture by one of the finest cabinet-making firms of the Victorian period.

fig 3. A Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring an upper brass gallery shelf, three frieze drawers with brass handles, fluted legs, and curved stretchers.
fig 3. Victorian Collinson & Lock Rosewood Writing Table Desk Brass Inlaid C.1880

Combining excellent craftsmanship with practical proportions, this is a highly decorative writing table suitable for use as a desk, console or library table.

DIMENSIONS

Height: 96cm

Width: 127cm

Depth: 60cm

fig 4. A Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring an upper brass gallery shelf, three frieze drawers with brass handles, fluted legs, and curved stretchers.
fig 4. Victorian Collinson & Lock Rosewood Writing Table Desk Brass Inlaid C.1880

Height to underside of frieze: 62cm

CONDITION

The desk is in very good antique condition with the expected light marks, knocks and surface wear commensurate with age and use. The leather writing surface has minor age-related wear and small marks. The brass stringing remains well preserved, the drawers run smoothly, and the table is solid, structurally sound and ready for use.

fig 5. A Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring an upper brass gallery shelf, three frieze drawers with brass handles, fluted legs, and curved stretchers.
fig 5. Victorian Collinson & Lock Rosewood Writing Table Desk Brass Inlaid C.1880

As with all antique and vintage furniture, this piece has been used and enjoyed over many years and should be expected to show signs of age and use. We aim to describe any significant faults, repairs or alterations as accurately and honestly as possible. The photographs form an important part of the description and should be viewed alongside the written condition report. If you would like further information or additional photographs, we are always happy to help before purchase.

Date of Manufacture

Also Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian rosewood writing desk featuring an upper brass gallery shelf, three frieze drawers with brass handles, fluted legs, and curved stretchers.
Victorian Collinson & Lock Rosewood Writing Table Desk Brass Inlaid c.1880
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Late 19th-century Aesthetic Movement writing desks feature geometric lines, delicate brass inlay, turned supports, and functional gallery shelves influenced by Japanese and Renaissance design principles.

Victorian rosewood writing tables are constructed using solid rosewood and dark timber veneers, often accented with cast brass gallery rails, brass handle pulls, and delicate stringing inlay.

Authentic 1880s writing desks display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural oxidisation on original brass fittings, maker stamps or plaques inside drawer linings, and consistent wear along the stretchers.

A Victorian writing desk can be placed in a dedicated home office or library, complemented by a simple modern chair and neutral wall tones to allow the timber grain and brass details to function as a focal point.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually, taking care around brass inlays to avoid catching edges or introducing moisture to metal components.
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