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Superb Quality 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Desk
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Superb Quality 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Desk

19th century
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A superb quality 19th Century mahogany secretaire desk cabinet, the top section having a brass gallery running along the back and sides, having three moulded and inlaid panels at the front with lovely figuration, the larger middle panel lifting out and sliding into the top to reveal various compartments, then the panels either side being able to unlock and open out to reveal further compartments and mahogany lined drawers, the bottom section consisting of a long single drawer which open out to reveal lift up writing slop with a green leather writing surface with various compartments and pen trays either side, below the top drawer are three graduated mahogany line drawers either side with brass swan neck handles, with a knee hole at the centre with a sliding tambour door opening to reveal further compartment space, supported on a moulded edge plinth base. lovely quality and fantastic detail. Circa 1880.

40 1/4” x 23 3/4” x 52” high

103cms x 60cms x 133cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1209389
Dealers Internal Reference
3108
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany secretaire desk cabinet, the top section having a brass gallery running along the back and sides, having three moulded and inlaid panels at the front with lovely figuration, the larger middle panel lifting out and sliding into the top to reveal various compartments, then the panels either side being able to unlock and open out to reveal further compartments and mahogany lined drawers, the bottom section consisting of a long single drawer which open out to reveal lift up writing slop with a green leather writing surface with various compartments and pen trays either side, below the top drawer are three graduated mahogany line drawers either side with brass swan neck handles, with a knee hole at the centre with a sliding tambour door opening to reveal further compartment space, supported on a moulded edge plinth base. lovely quality and fantastic detail. Circa 1880.

40 1/4” x 23 3/4” x 52” high

103cms x 60cms x 133cms high

Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209389
Dealers Internal Ref
3108
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany secretaire desk with open upper cabinet doors, fitted internal pigeonholes, and an extended pull-out writing surface lined in green leather.

Superb Quality 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Desk

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Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
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A 19th-century mahogany secretaire desk with open upper cabinet doors, fitted internal pigeonholes, and an extended pull-out writing surface lined in green leather.
Superb quality 19th Century mahogany secretaire desk
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A 19th-century mahogany secretaire desk with open upper cabinet doors, fitted internal pigeonholes, and an extended pull-out writing surface lined in green leather.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century / Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsString inlay, Pigeonhole compartments, Leather writing slope, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 133 cm (52 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This nineteenth-century mahogany secretaire desk stands in warm brown tones with visible wood grain figures, string inlay, and brass hardware including swan neck drop handles and a top gallery. The upper cabinet section includes two hinged doors that open to reveal internal pigeonholes and small drawers with brass knobs, alongside a sliding central panel. Below stands a lower pedestal base supporting a large pull-out drawer with a green leather writing slope, which lifts to expose internal pen trays and storage compartments. Flanking the central kneehole with its tambour door are three graduated drawers on each side, the entire unit resting on a moulded plinth base. Practical for use as a functional writing station or display cabinet in a study or home office, the desk measures 133 cm high, 103 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. The piece provides extensive storage through its varied compartments and drawers, offering both a decorative focal point and a dedicated workspace for writing and administration.

FAQs

A secretaire desk is a specialised writing desk featuring a drop-front or pull-out drawer mechanism that conceals internal pigeonholes and small drawers, historically designed for private correspondence and document storage.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often detailed with boxwood or satinwood stringing, brass handles, and a leather-lined writing surface.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, cast brass drop handles or knobs, natural age-related patination across the wood grain, and original lock mechanisms.

A mahogany secretaire serves as a functional focal point in a home office, library, or living room, offering modern utility whilst pairing well with contemporary lighting and neutral upholstery.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish along the grain periodically, and keep the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources.
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