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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk
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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

19th century
Sold 15 April 2026 · Hingstons of Wilton
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Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

A truly superb Victorian inlaid burr walnut kidney desk, dating to circa 1860, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and elegant mid-19th century design. The beautifully shaped kidney form is veneered in finely figured burr walnut, richly coloured and enhanced by intricate inlaid decoration that frames the top and drawers.

The writing surface is inset with a green leather panel, bordered by delicate tooling and surrounded by an exquisite marquetry band. Above, the desk is finished with a cast brass gallery, adding both refinement and practicality.

The frieze is fitted with a series of drawers, all lined in mahogany drawer linings, demonstrating the quality of construction. Each drawer retains its original turned walnut segmented knob handles, further emphasising authenticity and attention to detail.

Raised on elegant cabriole legs united by a turned stretcher, the desk is finished on all sides, allowing it to stand freely in the centre of a room — ideal for use as a writing desk, library table, or statement piece in a study or office.

A fine and highly decorative example of Victorian furniture, combining beauty, function, and craftsmanship.

This Victorian kidney desk is in my opinion 'the best in class’ on the market, in my 50 years of trading I have never owned or seen one as good.

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Key Features

• Exceptional Victorian burr walnut kidney desk, circa 1860

• Beautiful inlaid decoration and finely figured veneers

• Green leather writing surface with tooled border

• Elegant cast brass gallery

• Drawers with quality mahogany linings

• Retains original turned walnut segmented knob handles

• Raised on cabriole legs with turned stretcher

• Finished all around – suitable for centre-of-room placement

• Rich colour and outstanding overall condition

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Dimensions

• Width: 120 cm (47 ¼ ins)

• Depth (ends): 61 cm (24 ins)

• Depth (centre): 54 cm (21 ins)

• Height: 72.5 cm (28 ½ ins)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

•

This Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Guarantee

This Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• PRICE MATCHING

• Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

• When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antiqu

Physical Dimensions
Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Kidney Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202841
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk
“
A truly superb Victorian inlaid burr walnut kidney desk, dating to circa 1860, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and elegant mid-19th century design.
Hingstons of Wilton

The beautifully shaped kidney form is veneered in finely figured burr walnut, richly coloured and enhanced by intricate inlaid decoration that frames the top and drawers.

fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
fig 1. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

The writing surface is inset with a green leather panel, bordered by delicate tooling and surrounded by an exquisite marquetry band. Above, the desk is finished with a cast brass gallery, adding both refinement and practicality.

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
fig 2. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

The frieze is fitted with a series of drawers, all lined in mahogany drawer linings, demonstrating the quality of construction. Each drawer retains its original turned walnut segmented knob handles, further emphasising authenticity and attention to detail.

fig 3. A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
fig 3. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

Raised on elegant cabriole legs united by a turned stretcher, the desk is finished on all sides, allowing it to stand freely in the centre of a room — ideal for use as a writing desk, library table, or statement piece in a study or office.

fig 4. A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
fig 4. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

A fine and highly decorative example of Victorian furniture, combining beauty, function, and craftsmanship.

This Victorian kidney desk is in my opinion 'the best in class’ on the market, in my 50 years of trading I have never owned or seen one as good.

fig 5. A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
fig 5. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

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Key Features

• Exceptional Victorian burr walnut kidney desk, circa 1860

• Beautiful inlaid decoration and finely figured veneers

• Green leather writing surface with tooled border

fig 6. A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
fig 6. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

• Elegant cast brass gallery

• Drawers with quality mahogany linings

• Retains original turned walnut segmented knob handles

• Raised on cabriole legs with turned stretcher

• Finished all around – suitable for centre-of-room placement

fig 7. A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
fig 7. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

• Rich colour and outstanding overall condition

________________________________________

Dimensions

• Width: 120 cm (47 ¼ ins)

• Depth (ends): 61 cm (24 ins)

• Depth (centre): 54 cm (21 ins)

• Height: 72.5 cm (28 ½ ins)

fig 8. A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
fig 8. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 9. A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
fig 9. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 10. A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
fig 10. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

•

This Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 11. A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
fig 11. Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

• Guarantee

This Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• PRICE MATCHING

• Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

• When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antiqu

Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Kidney Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202841
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk
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A Victorian burr walnut kidney desk featuring a green leather top, marquetry inlay, and carved supports with brass gallery details.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Kidney shape, Carved cabriole legs, Brass gallery rail
  • SizeH 72.5 cm (29 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

Victorian desks are characterised by eclectic revivals of historic styles, intricate craftsmanship, and the use of rich timbers such as walnut and mahogany.

They typically feature solid wood frames with decorative veneers like burr walnut, hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, and tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is indicated by period-correct hardware, hand-cut joinery, natural timber ageing, and subtle irregularities consistent with manual woodworking tools.

Pair the piece with modern minimalist seating to create a striking contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean, contemporary lines.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources, apply quality microcrystalline wax to the timber periodically, and clean the leather insert with a dry or barely damp cloth.
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