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Mid 19th Century English Partners Desk in the Chippendale Taste
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Mid 19th Century English Partners Desk in the Chippendale Taste

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19th century english carved desk in the chippendale taste circa 1860.

Here we have a fine quality chippendale inspired desk, not to be confused with numerous modern reproductions or made to order examples

Serpentine shaped on all 4 sides and veneered with beautiful matching flame mahogany. Solid wood writing surface with cross banded edging, finished with a hand carved moulded edge.

Fitted with 4 drawers each side which makes this a free standing partners desk. Drawers open on the key either side of a central hand carved swag decoration. Raised on 4 profusely carved cabriole legs, terminating on carved hairy paw feet.

Beautiful colour maintained recently re-polished in our workshop by hand. Working locks and key.

Minor surface marks to woodwork, in line with age and use.  original castors still with the table, but not fitted at the moment.

Knee height: 23 3/4"

Knee width: 48"

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
150.5cm (59.25")
Depth
97.1cm (38.23")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1165158
Dealers Internal Reference
RK35
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Description
19th century english carved desk in the chippendale taste circa 1860.
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Here we have a fine quality chippendale inspired desk, not to be confused with numerous modern reproductions or made to order examples.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century English Partners Desk in the Chippendale Taste

Serpentine shaped on all 4 sides and veneered with beautiful matching flame mahogany. Solid wood writing surface with cross banded edging, finished with a hand carved moulded edge.

Fitted with 4 drawers each side which makes this a free standing partners desk. Drawers open on the key either side of a central hand carved swag decoration. Raised on 4 profusely carved cabriole legs, terminating on carved hairy paw feet.

fig 2. A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers.
fig 2. Mid 19th Century English Partners Desk in the Chippendale Taste

Beautiful colour maintained recently re-polished in our workshop by hand. Working locks and key.

Minor surface marks to woodwork, in line with age and use.  original castors still with the table, but not fitted at the moment.

Knee height: 23 3/4"

Knee width: 48"

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
150.5cm (59.25")
Depth
97.1cm (38.23")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165158
Dealers Internal Ref
RK35
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers.

Mid 19th Century English Partners Desk in the Chippendale Taste

Archive II A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View II
Archive III A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View VI
Archive VII A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View IX
Archive X A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View X
Archive XI A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View XI
Archive XII A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View XII
Archive XIII A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View XIII
Archive XIV A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers. View XIV
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers.
MID 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH PARTNERS DESK IN THE CHIPPENDALE TASTE
Ref: SA1165158
A mid-19th-century mahogany writing desk in the Chippendale style featuring cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet, with carved knee details and frieze drawers.
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Furniture designed in the Chippendale taste incorporates mid-to-late 18th-century design principles, characterised by carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, ornate scrollwork, and classical proportions.

Mid-19th-century English desks were constructed predominantly using solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, combined with brass keyhole escutcheons and hand-cut joinery.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs, original dovetail drawer construction, natural timber patination, and hand-planed drawer linings rather than modern uniform machine marks.

Position the desk as a central feature in a study or home office, balancing the mahogany timber with modern task lighting, architectural chairs, and understated neutral wall finishes.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax annually along the grain, ensuring the table remains away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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