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Antique Victorian Oak Desk C1880-1900
Mews Antiques
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Antique Victorian Oak Desk C1880-1900

19th century
For Sale by Mews Antiques
Description

This is a Victorian Oak desk c1880-1900 raised on turned legs and original castors. It retains its original locks, handles and escutcheons. There are 7 drawers with the side drawers being graduated and the central drawer having a frieze underneath it.

it is

77 cms high

122 cms wide

60 cms deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Mews Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1203306
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We are Antique Furniture Dealers and a family firm of 50 years. We are Based in Worcestershire with a 4000 sqft warehouse and south of Edinburgh we endeavour to deliver personally.

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Mews Antiques

Description
This is a Victorian Oak desk c1880-1900 raised on turned legs and original castors. It retains its original locks, handles and escutcheons.
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There are 7 drawers with the side drawers being graduated and the central drawer having a frieze underneath it.
Mews Antiques

it is

77 cms high

122 cms wide

60 cms deep

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203306
Mews Antiques
Mews Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

We are are antique furniture dealers specialising in arts and crafts furniture but not solely.

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Archive I An antique late Victorian oak desk featuring multiple drawers with brass drop handles, a central kneehole recess, turned legs, and brass castors.

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An antique late Victorian oak desk featuring multiple drawers with brass drop handles, a central kneehole recess, turned legs, and brass castors.
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OAK DESK c1880-1900
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Late Victorian desks produced between 1880 and 1900 typically feature solid oak construction, functional drawer arrangements, turned legs or plinth bases, and decorative brass hardware. The design reflects a shift toward practical home office and study furniture driven by late nineteenth-century commercial expansion.

Victorian desks were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring hand-cut or early machine-cut dovetail drawer joints. Handles and escutcheons were typically cast in brass, while legs were turned on lathes and often mounted on brass castors for mobility.

Authentic pieces exhibit uneven wear on working surfaces, hand-finished drawer linings, original brass drop handles with natural patination, and age-consistent oxidisation around steel screws and locks. Original castors and period-appropriate drawer construction further confirm late nineteenth-century origin.

Integrate an antique oak desk into a modern room by pairing it with a contemporary desk chair or sleek table lamp to create visual contrast. Position the desk against modern neutral wall paint or architectural panelling to accentuate the warm tone of the natural timber grain.

Preserve the finish by applying high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the oak wood and protect against drying out. Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, or fading.
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