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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Revival Desk by Gillows
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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Revival Desk by Gillows

19th century
Sold 26 September 2026 · Marylebone Antiques
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A magnificent antique mahogany Chippendale revival desk by Gillows. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period.

The quality is outstanding, the Gillows makers stamp is seen in the top right drawer. This has a beautiful design, it sits on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carving at the knees, terminating in claw and ball feet with brass casters. This has a polished back with two dummy drawers, so can be used as a free standing item. The handles are beautifully made with intricate details, this has an amazing inset black leather top with gold tooled edges.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent.

Width – 56 inches , 142 cm

Depth – 37 inches , 94 cm

Height – 31 inches , 78 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chippendale Writing Table to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA1207207
Dealers Internal Reference
12392
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Description
A magnificent antique mahogany Chippendale revival desk by Gillows. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period.

The quality is outstanding, the Gillows makers stamp is seen in the top right drawer.

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This has a beautiful design, it sits on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carving at the knees, terminating in claw and ball feet with brass casters.
Marylebone Antiques

This has a polished back with two dummy drawers, so can be used as a free standing item. The handles are beautifully made with intricate details, this has an amazing inset black leather top with gold tooled edges.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent.

Width – 56 inches , 142 cm

Depth – 37 inches , 94 cm

Height – 31 inches , 78 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chippendale Writing Table to the 1890s.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207207
Dealers Internal Ref
12392
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique mahogany Chippendale Revival writing desk featuring a dark leather top, carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and two frieze drawers with brass handles.
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Revival Desk by Gillows
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChippendale Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsClaw and ball feet, Carved cabriole legs, Gilt-tooled leather inset, Swan-neck brass handles
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 142 cm (56 in) x D 94 cm (37 in)

This is an antique mahogany Chippendale revival desk made in England around 1890, stamped by Gillows in the top right drawer. The piece displays a warm brown timber colour with a polished finish, and incorporates a black leather top inset with gold tooling. Further details include carved cabriole legs with acanthus leaf details at the knees, claw and ball feet, and two frieze drawers fitted with swing swan-neck brass handles. The borders of the top feature decorative mouldings, while the drawers include central keyhole escutcheons. The desk measures 78 cm high, 142 cm wide, and 94 cm deep. It serves as a practical writing table or workspace in a home study, library, or traditional office setting, designed to stand freely in the centre of a room thanks to its finished back and dummy drawers.

FAQs

Chippendale Revival furniture incorporates mid-18th-century design hallmarks popularised by Thomas Chippendale, including carved cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, and intricate relief carving, reinterpreted during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

High-quality historic writing tables typically feature solid mahogany or walnut frameworks, hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces, and cast brass handles.

Furniture produced by Gillows often features stamped makers marks or signatures on drawer rims, exceptional timber selection, precise hand joinery, and high-specification brassware.

Integrate a dark mahogany desk into a modern space by pairing it with contemporary seating, minimal desk accessories, and neutral wall tones to highlight the carved timber silhouette.

Keep the timber surfaces conditioned with natural beeswax, clean the leather insert with a specialized leather conditioner, and position the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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