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A Superb Chippendale Design Mahogany Gothic Revival Desk
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €4,388     $4,763
£3,750
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Superb Chippendale Design Mahogany Gothic Revival Desk

19th century
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A superb mahogany Gothic revival desk. Beautifully constructed, this desk stands on short cabriole legs with pad feet and castors. To either side of the knee-hole there are cluster columns, carved panels ( concealing drawers and sliding trays) and blind fretwork to the drawer fronts. The ends and back are further decorated with parquetry panels and fretwork. The top has a molded and banded edge and an inset vellum green leather writing surface with gilt and blind tooling. The desk also has a full compliment of working Bramah locks and two keys. A very high quality piece in terms of materials used and craftsmanship. In very good and original condition. 790mm high, 1090mm wide and 650mm deep. English. Circa 1890.

N.B. Illustrations of the desk can be seen in Chippendale's "The Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker’s Director" Third edition, plate 76.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Chippendale Gothic Mahogany Desk to the 1890s.

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SA1191645
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Description
A superb mahogany Gothic revival desk. Beautifully constructed, this desk stands on short cabriole legs with pad feet and castors.
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To either side of the knee-hole there are cluster columns, carved panels ( concealing drawers and sliding trays) and blind fretwork to the drawer fronts.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The ends and back are further decorated with parquetry panels and fretwork. The top has a molded and banded edge and an inset vellum green leather writing surface with gilt and blind tooling. The desk also has a full compliment of working Bramah locks and two keys. A very high quality piece in terms of materials used and craftsmanship. In very good and original condition. 790mm high, 1090mm wide and 650mm deep. English. Circa 1890.

N.B. Illustrations of the desk can be seen in Chippendale's "The Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker’s Director" Third edition, plate 76.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Chippendale Gothic Mahogany Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191645
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Archive I A Chippendale style dark mahogany Gothic Revival kneehole desk featuring carved tracery cupboard doors, a green leather writing surface, and carved legs.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A Chippendale style dark mahogany Gothic Revival kneehole desk featuring carved tracery cupboard doors, a green leather writing surface, and carved legs.
A superb Chippendale design mahogany Gothic revival desk
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A Chippendale style dark mahogany Gothic Revival kneehole desk featuring carved tracery cupboard doors, a green leather writing surface, and carved legs.
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Chippendale Gothic Revival furniture combines mid-18th-century cabinet-making techniques with medieval architectural motifs such as pointed arches, carved tracery, and quadrupeds. Pioneered by Thomas Chippendale in his pattern books, the style melds refined mahogany construction with intricate ecclesiastical detailing.

These desks were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or dark oak, frequently featuring hand-carved blind fretwork and relief panels. The writing surfaces are commonly inset with gold-tooled leather skivers, supported by brass hardware and castors.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved Gothic tracery, mortise and tenon joinery, and oak or pine drawer linings with original dovetail joints. Natural oxidisation on the underside of the wood and historical patination on the hardware also indicate age.

Position the desk as a focal point within a home office or study, pairing it with contemporary task lighting and minimal brass accessories. Modern neutral wall tones contrast against the dark mahogany timber to highlight the ornate carving.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfiber cloth and nourish the timber using high-grade beeswax twice a year. The inset leather skiver should be wiped with a slightly damp cloth and conditioned with specialised leather cream to prevent cracking.
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