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A Late Victorian Period Satinwood Desk.
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    Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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A Late Victorian Period Satinwood Desk.

19th century
Sold 30 November 2025 · Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A Late Victorian Period Satinwood Desk. The rectangular top of inverted form having an inset pale green leather writing surface with kingwood cross banding. The front of the desk having nine rectangular mahogany lined drawers with brass swan neck handles and again banded in kingwood. Raised on eight square tapering supports with brass cup castors. Also having polished and inlaid sides and reverse, so it can be used free standing in the centra of a room. English Circa 1890-1900, almost certainly made by Maple & Co of London.

Dimensions: 48" wide x 25" deep x 30" high (knee hole 24" high x 20" wide)

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Satinwood Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

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A Late Victorian Period Satinwood Desk.
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A Late Victorian Period Satinwood Desk.
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The rectangular top of inverted form having an inset pale green leather writing surface with kingwood cross banding.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

The front of the desk having nine rectangular mahogany lined drawers with brass swan neck handles and again banded in kingwood. Raised on eight square tapering supports with brass cup castors. Also having polished and inlaid sides and reverse, so it can be used free standing in the centra of a room. English Circa 1890-1900, almost certainly made by Maple & Co of London.

Dimensions: 48" wide x 25" deep x 30" high (knee hole 24" high x 20" wide)

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Satinwood Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1179935
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A Late Victorian Period Satinwood Desk.
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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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07774 991460
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The Calder Studio
Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cdavies
Verified Since Jun 2009
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A late Victorian satinwood pedestal desk featuring a leather-inset top and multiple drawers with brass handles.
A Late Victorian Period Satinwood Desk.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSatinwood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsInscribed leather top, Brass drop handles, Pedestal drawer banks, Serpentine front moulding

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The Victorian period spans the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, characterised by a revival of historicism, diverse stylistic influences ranging from Gothic to Renaissance revivals, and meticulous craftsmanship using dense hardwoods like satinwood and mahogany.

Victorian desks typically feature solid wood frames with fine wood veneers such as satinwood, mahogany, or walnut. Construction involves hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, inset tooled leather writing surfaces, and cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetailing on drawer interiors, natural timber shrinkage and patination, period-correct brass or cast-iron fixings, and traditional hand-applied polish rather than modern chemical finishes.

An antique desk functions effectively as a focal point in a contemporary home office or study, contrasting sharply against minimalist walls or paired with modern ergonomic seating to balance historic character with modern utility.

Preserve satinwood furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking. Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax periodically to nourish the wood.
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