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An Antique Walnut Serpentine Fronted Writing Table / Desk C1900
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An Antique Walnut Serpentine Fronted Writing Table / Desk C1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 November 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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An antique Walnut Serpentine fronted writing table / desk and dating from around 1900. This beautiful writing desk has an embossed edge to the leather writing surface and a moulded edge to the top. It has two drawers to the front both of which are mahogany lined with original brass handles and parquetry drawer fronts. It stands on long cabriole legs with carved acanthus leaves to the top with original gold paint and the legs stand on carved feet.

Measures: Height: 30" x Depth: 22.5" x Width: 44"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
111.5cm (43.90")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165700
Dealers Internal Reference
W3696/14.9
Dealers Notes

FULL REFUND GUARANTEE

WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
An antique Walnut Serpentine fronted writing table / desk and dating from around 1900.
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This beautiful writing desk has an embossed edge to the leather writing surface and a moulded edge to the top.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

It has two drawers to the front both of which are mahogany lined with original brass handles and parquetry drawer fronts. It stands on long cabriole legs with carved acanthus leaves to the top with original gold paint and the legs stand on carved feet.

fig 1. An antique walnut writing desk featuring a serpentine front, brass hardware, cabriole legs, and a fitted leather writing insert.
fig 1. An Antique Walnut Serpentine Fronted Writing Table / Desk C1900

Measures: Height: 30" x Depth: 22.5" x Width: 44"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. An antique walnut writing desk featuring a serpentine front, brass hardware, cabriole legs, and a fitted leather writing insert.
fig 2. An Antique Walnut Serpentine Fronted Writing Table / Desk C1900

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
111.5cm (43.90")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165700
Dealers Internal Ref
W3696/14.9
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 179
Items Sold 6,471
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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An antique walnut writing desk featuring a serpentine front, brass hardware, cabriole legs, and a fitted leather writing insert.
AN ANTIQUE WALNUT SERPENTINE FRONTED WRITING TABLE / DESK C1900
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Cabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Book-matched veneer
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 111.5 cm (44 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

FAQs

The serpentine style features a distinctive undulating front line, curving inward and outward in a symmetrical wave shape, which became prominent in fine cabinet making during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Traditional construction typically involved solid hardwood frames, such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often veneered with figured grain timbers and fitted with leather or vellum writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, natural timber shrinkage, genuine patination on the metal mounts, and traditional hand-applied finishes rather than modern lacquers.

An antique writing desk functions effectively as a focal point in a home office or living space when paired with minimalist modern seating to create a balanced contrast between historical craft and clean lines.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, occasionally applying high-grade beeswax to the timber, and cleaning leather surfaces with a dry or lightly dampened cloth without harsh chemicals.
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