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Victorian Secretaire Chest Desk Walnut 1840
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Victorian Secretaire Chest Desk Walnut 1840

18th century
Description

Gorgeous walnut secretaire with pull out writing slope with tooled leather top

Also lots of small drawers around the leather writing surface

Great space saving piece as it's both an elegant chest of drawers and a mini desk

It has original drop bronze handles and canted corners with carved motifs

Stands on bracket feet

Circa 1840

Bought from a private house sale in London's Harrow

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Offered in great shape with no damage

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

46 (116.8) x 22 (55.8) x 46 (116.8)

Writing Surface

15.5 (39.3) x 15.5 (39.3)

Physical Dimensions
Height
116.8cm (45.98")
Width
116.8cm (45.98")
Depth
55.8cm (21.97")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Secretaire Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1181228
Description
Gorgeous walnut secretaire with pull out writing slope with tooled leather top

Also lots of small drawers around the leather writing surface

Great space saving piece as it's both an elegant chest of drawers and a mini desk

fig 1. Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface.
fig 1. Victorian Secretaire Chest Desk Walnut 1840

It has original drop bronze handles and canted corners with carved motifs

Stands on bracket feet

Circa 1840

Bought from a private house sale in London's Harrow

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We ship to every corner of the planet including with great discounts to the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote.
Canonbury Antiques

Offered in great shape with no damage

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

46 (116.8) x 22 (55.8) x 46 (116.8)

Writing Surface

15.5 (39.3) x 15.5 (39.3)

Height
116.8cm (45.98")
Width
116.8cm (45.98")
Depth
55.8cm (21.97")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Secretaire Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181228
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface.

Victorian Secretaire Chest Desk Walnut 1840

Archive II Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface. View II
Archive III Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface. View III
Archive IV Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface. View IV
Archive V Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface. View V
Archive VI Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface. View VI
Archive VII Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface. View VII
Archive VIII Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface. View VIII
Archive IX Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface. View IX
Archive X Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface. View X
Archive XI Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface. View XI
Archive XII Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface. View XII
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Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface.
Victorian Secretaire Chest Desk Walnut 1840
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Victorian walnut secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers with brass handles and an open central drop-front drawer revealing a fitted interior with small drawers and a green leather writing surface.
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FAQs

A Victorian secretaire chest is a functional piece of storage furniture combining a multi-drawer chest with a pull-out or drop-front drawer that opens to reveal a compact writing surface, pigeonholes, and smaller drawers.

These pieces are predominantly constructed using solid timbers such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often decorated with burr or flame veneers, brass handles, and leather-lined writing surfaces.

Authentic 1840s pieces typically feature dovetail drawer joints, hand-planed back panels, natural wood aging, original brass locks or handles, and concealed release mechanisms for the drop-front secretaire drawer.

Position the chest as a focal piece in a study, hallway, or living area, pairing its rich wood tones with contemporary artwork, minimalist table lamps, or structured architectural foliage.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain. Avoid placing the unit near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent veneer movement and colour fading.
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