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19th Century Chinese Writing Desk
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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19th Century Chinese Writing Desk

19th century
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A beautifully carved late-Qing Chinese writing desk, crafted in Huan wood and dating to around 145 years old. This elegant five-drawer example originates from Lin Hai City in the south of China and showcases the refined craftsmanship of the period. The drawer fronts are richly carved with nature-inspired scenes, each panel displaying crisp detail and a warm, time-softened patina. The central apron features an intricate openwork geometric design. The wood has developed a deep, mellow tone through age and use. Original metal ring pulls remain in place, each with a pleasingly worn surface that speaks to the desk’s long life. A characterful and authentic piece of Chinese furniture, practical in scale, rich in detail, and full of historic charm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
57.5cm (22.64")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Chinese Antique Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1205001
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4124
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Description
A beautifully carved late-Qing Chinese writing desk, crafted in Huan wood and dating to around 145 years old.
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This elegant five-drawer example originates from Lin Hai City in the south of China and showcases the refined craftsmanship of the period.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The drawer fronts are richly carved with nature-inspired scenes, each panel displaying crisp detail and a warm, time-softened patina. The central apron features an intricate openwork geometric design. The wood has developed a deep, mellow tone through age and use. Original metal ring pulls remain in place, each with a pleasingly worn surface that speaks to the desk’s long life. A characterful and authentic piece of Chinese furniture, practical in scale, rich in detail, and full of historic charm.

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
57.5cm (22.64")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Chinese Antique Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205001
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4124
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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A 19th-century Chinese wooden writing desk featuring carved landscape panels on five drawers, a central openwork fretwork apron, and a warm reddish-brown lacquer finish.
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Archive I A 19th-century Chinese wooden writing desk featuring carved landscape panels on five drawers, a central openwork fretwork apron, and a warm reddish-brown lacquer finish.

19th Century Chinese Writing Desk

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A 19th-century Chinese wooden writing desk featuring carved landscape panels on five drawers, a central openwork fretwork apron, and a warm reddish-brown lacquer finish.
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A 19th-century Chinese writing desk, often associated with Qing dynasty scholars, features traditional joinery, carved aprons or drawer panels, and a polished or lacquered finish designed for writing, calligraphy, or administration.

These desks were typically constructed using native hardwoods such as elm, pine, or camphor, bound together using mortise-and-tenon joinery without nails, and finished with natural lacquer and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved decorative motifs, hand-forged or cast brass fittings, integrated surface wear, and traditional frame-and-panel joinery techniques without modern screws or machine nails.

A Chinese writing desk serves as a statement piece in an entryway, a functional home office desk, or an elegant console table behind a sofa in a contemporary living space.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth, avoiding direct sunlight or dramatic humidity changes, and applying a soft beeswax polish sparingly to protect the finish.
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