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Victorian Walnut Writing Desk
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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£1,750
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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Victorian Walnut Writing Desk

19th century
Description

A superb walnut writing desk, richly adorned with ormolu mounts and shaped with graceful proportions. The writing surface is inset with a shaped leather panel, offering both practicality and visual softness. Above, a central mirror is flanked by glazed cabinets with shelving, while two drawers beneath provide discreet storage. Cabriole legs and decorative gilded trim complete the silhouette, making this a striking and functional piece, equally suited to a study, dressing room, or refined interior. Elegant proportions and good condition throughout.

Physical Dimensions
Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1170440
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3917
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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We can arrange to deliver any where in the world just let us know your destination and we will get a quote for you .

Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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Description
A superb walnut writing desk, richly adorned with ormolu mounts and shaped with graceful proportions.
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The writing surface is inset with a shaped leather panel, offering both practicality and visual softness.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Above, a central mirror is flanked by glazed cabinets with shelving, while two drawers beneath provide discreet storage. Cabriole legs and decorative gilded trim complete the silhouette, making this a striking and functional piece, equally suited to a study, dressing room, or refined interior. Elegant proportions and good condition throughout.

Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170440
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3917
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring cabriole legs, brass mounts, an inset leather writing top, and an upper superstructure with glazed side cabinets and a central mirror.
Victorian Walnut Writing Desk
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A bonheur du jour is a style of ladies writing desk introduced in Paris during the eighteenth century, characterised by a small raised superstructure containing drawers, shelves, or glazed cabinets above a flat writing surface.

Victorian writing desks were frequently constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring highly figured burr veneers, inset leather writing tops, and cast brass or ormolu mounts.

Authentic Victorian Rococo Revival pieces display carved floral detailing, sweeping cabriole legs, figured wood veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints, and period-appropriate cast metal mounts with natural surface patination.

A Victorian writing desk can be positioned as a focal point in a home office, bedroom alcove, or hallway, paired with neutral wall tones, understated contemporary seating, and subtle brass accents.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer cracking or leather dry-out. Clean the timber with beeswax polish and wipe the leather surface gently with a damp, lint-free cloth.
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