A stunning extra large Victorian cylinder desk in mahogany , the base has four drawers down either side and a single one in the middle, the upper cylinder section has the fall front in the shape of a cylinder opening to reveal a bank of six drawers and seven small compartments for letters etc , the writing platform pulls forwards and the three sections with the leather surface can be opened the centre one has a ratchet arrangement that allows it to sit in several different positions, the slide has three drawers also . The condition is superb, it is in 4 sections for ease of handling

Circa 1850

Dimensions

Width 155 cms

Depth 79 cms

Height 129 cms

Knee height 56 cms

Physical Dimensions

Height

129cm (50.79")

Width

155cm (61.02")

Depth

79cm (31.10")

Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Cylinder Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1167266

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Description

Circa 1850

Dimensions

Width 155 cms

Depth 79 cms

Height 129 cms

Knee height 56 cms

Physical Dimensions

Height

129cm (50.79")

Width

155cm (61.02")

Depth

79cm (31.10")

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Cylinder Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1167266

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A cylinder desk features a rigid, curved wooden shutter that rotates along a fixed axis to conceal or reveal internal writing surfaces and storage drawers. Popularised in late 18th-century France and widely manufactured throughout the 19th century, it offered a secure and orderly method for organizing correspondence.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently accented with high-grade flame mahogany veneers. Drawer interiors and secondary framing often utilised pine or ash, accompanied by cast brass lock mechanisms and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-planed secondary timbers, and original brass lever locks. Smooth rotation of the curved shutter mechanism, alongside natural wood shrinkage lines near joint seams, further indicates genuine 19th-century origin.

Positioning a cylinder desk as a focal statement in a contemporary study or hallway creates visual interest through contrasting textures. Pairing the dark mahogany wood with minimalist modern seating, neutral paint palettes, and refined lighting prevents the room from feeling overly heavy.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the desk positioned away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or binding of the rotating cylinder mechanism.

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