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Chippenale Mahogany Library Writing Desk
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Chippenale Mahogany Library Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 May 2026 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Superb Chippendale mahogany two drawer writing desk or library table,brass swan necked handles, tan coloured leather top, oak lined drawers with working locks, standing on tall ball and claw legs, in super original condition.

30" high

50.5" wide

23.5" depth

24" knee height

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Library Desk to the 1920s.

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Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

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Superb Chippendale mahogany two drawer writing desk or library table,brass swan necked handles, tan coloured leather top, oak lined drawers with working locks, standing on tall ball and claw legs, in super original condition.
fig 1. A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet.
fig 1. Chippenale Mahogany Library Writing Desk

30" high

50.5" wide

23.5" depth

24" knee height

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

“
Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Library Desk to the 1920s.

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SA1213270
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Archive I A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. SOLD28 MAY 26

Chippenale Mahogany Library Writing Desk

Archive II A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. View II
Archive III A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. View III
Archive IV A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. View IV
Archive V A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. View V
Archive VI A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. View IX
Archive X A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. View X
Archive XI A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. View XI
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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
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A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet.
Chippenale Mahogany Library Writing Desk
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A rectangular mahogany library desk featuring a leather-inset top, four frieze drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChippendale
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ball-and-claw feet, Brass swan-neck handles, Leather inset top

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The Chippendale style, originating from cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale during the mid-to-late 18th century, is characterised by its synthesis of Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese influences, typically executed in rich timbers like mahogany with intricate carved details such as cabriole legs and ball-and-claw feet.

These desks were traditionally constructed using dense tropical hardwoods like Cuban or Honduras mahogany, joined with hand-cut dovetails for the drawers, and frequently featured secondary woods such as oak or pine for internal framing and drawer linings.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, hand-forged iron or brass fixings, and natural patination and wear patterns rather than artificial distress marks.

Pairing a dark wood antique desk with minimalist modern seating, contemporary abstract art, or placing it against a neutral wall creates a balanced focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and clean periodically using a soft, dry cloth while avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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