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An Exhibition Quality Aesthetic Period Mahogany Desk Designed by George Faulkner Armitage
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An Exhibition Quality Aesthetic Period Mahogany Desk Designed by George Faulkner Armitage

19th century
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An Exhibition Quality Aesthetic Period mahogany desk designed by George Faulkner Armitage. As you would expect from an architect designed piece of furniture, the attention to detail and complicated design is a hall mark of the very best furniture from this Period. The quality of timber used together with the intricate carving and fret work make this a truly unique desk. The upper section having a central secretaire section with inset red leather writing surface which is the original and an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes, flanked by shelved supports with pierced fretwork and sunburst carved detail. The lower section having a solid mahogany top above two rectangular mahogany lined frieze drawers with aesthetic brass handles. Raised on square supports with Corinthian capitols and both reeded and fluted detail. The reverse of the desk is constructed throughout in the very best figured mahogany with ebony dowels and with a sun flower carved panel which is synonymous with this particular designer. Below are three panelled doors, two of which have enclosed shelving and a central one opening to reveal ten mahogany filing drawers. English circa 1885-1890

Dimensions: 43" wide x 47" high x 25" deep (knee hole 28" high)

One of George Faulkner Armitage most famous commissions was to remodel the front section of The Fine Art Society in 1888, many of his pieces are now in the V & A Museum. It is known that Arthur Simpson was employed in the 1880s and it is entirely possible for the carving on this piece to have been done by him. Arthur Simpson famously went on to work with Voysey and was considered the finest carver of this Period.

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Desk to the Victorian era.

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An Exhibition Quality Aesthetic Period mahogany desk designed by George Faulkner Armitage
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An Exhibition Quality Aesthetic Period mahogany desk designed by George Faulkner Armitage.
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As you would expect from an architect designed piece of furniture, the attention to detail and complicated design is a hall mark of the very best furniture from this Period.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

The quality of timber used together with the intricate carving and fret work make this a truly unique desk. The upper section having a central secretaire section with inset red leather writing surface which is the original and an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes, flanked by shelved supports with pierced fretwork and sunburst carved detail. The lower section having a solid mahogany top above two rectangular mahogany lined frieze drawers with aesthetic brass handles. Raised on square supports with Corinthian capitols and both reeded and fluted detail. The reverse of the desk is constructed throughout in the very best figured mahogany with ebony dowels and with a sun flower carved panel which is synonymous with this particular designer. Below are three panelled doors, two of which have enclosed shelving and a central one opening to reveal ten mahogany filing drawers. English circa 1885-1890

fig 1. An Aesthetic Movement mahogany desk with a central raised superstructure, carved panels, shelves, and brass handle drawers.
fig 1. An Exhibition Quality Aesthetic Period Mahogany Desk Designed by George Faulkner Armitage

Dimensions: 43" wide x 47" high x 25" deep (knee hole 28" high)

One of George Faulkner Armitage most famous commissions was to remodel the front section of The Fine Art Society in 1888, many of his pieces are now in the V & A Museum. It is known that Arthur Simpson was employed in the 1880s and it is entirely possible for the carving on this piece to have been done by him. Arthur Simpson famously went on to work with Voysey and was considered the finest carver of this Period.

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1178403
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An Exhibition Quality Aesthetic Period mahogany desk designed by George Faulkner Armitage
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

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An Aesthetic Movement mahogany desk with a central raised superstructure, carved panels, shelves, and brass handle drawers.
An Exhibition Quality Aesthetic Period mahogany desk designed by George Faulkner Armitage
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved panels, Superstructure shelving, Fluted legs, Cast brass handles

This Victorian Aesthetic Movement desk is made of dark brown mahogany with a polished finish and cast brass drop handles. The architectural form incorporates a central raised superstructure with a secretaire compartment, flanked by open shelving with pierced fretwork and turned spindle finials. The lower section includes two frieze drawers above panelled doors, supported by square legs featuring carved Corinthian capitals and fluted detailing. Measuring 109 cm wide, 119 cm high, and 64 cm deep with a 71 cm kneehole height, this substantial piece suits placement as a centrepiece in a traditional gentleman's library or study. A buyer uses the writing surface for correspondence and the internal drawers and pigeonholes for organising documents.

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Emerging in the late 19th century, Aesthetic Movement furniture emphasised fine craftsmanship, artistic expression, geometric panelling, and the use of rich hardwoods like mahogany and ebonised walnut.

Victorian writing desks were constructed using solid mahogany framing, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, cast brass hardware, and intricate raised superstructures with carved architectural panels.

Authentic pieces feature period-accurate maker marks or stamps, natural oxidisation on brass handles, hand-jointed construction, stylized geometric carving, and genuine age-related surface patina.

Position the desk in a home office or library setting, pairing its deep timber tones with muted wall paint, minimalist modern task lighting, and clean contemporary desktop accessories.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and moist environments to preserve the finish.
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