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Victorian Figured Walnut Desk
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Victorian Figured Walnut Desk

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A handsome and well-proportioned Victorian figured walnut desk, circa 1870.

Featuring an elegant inverted breakfront design and retaining its original character and quality throughout. The rectangular top is inset with a green leather writing surface, finished with a finely tooled edge and framed by a richly figured walnut surround.

The desk offers excellent storage with eleven drawers arranged around the kneehole, all constructed in solid mahogany with hand-cut dovetail joints. The drawers retain turned walnut knobs, and one drawer is stamped C. Hindley & Sons, the respected London cabinet makers and upholsterers who supplied high-quality furniture during the mid to late 19th century. The firm was renowned for producing finely crafted pieces in the Victorian taste and exhibited at major international exhibitions, earning a reputation for quality workmanship and design.

With decorative turned and carved columns at each corner and on brass casters, the desk displays attractive colour and grain throughout and presents beautifully from all sides, making it ideal for use in the centre of a room.

W 148cm (58.25")

D 81cm (32")

H 77cm (30.5")

Floor to underside of kneehole H 63cm (24.75")

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1216593
Dealers Internal Reference
ONE260529A
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Description
A handsome and well-proportioned Victorian figured walnut desk, circa 1870.
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Featuring an elegant inverted breakfront design and retaining its original character and quality throughout.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

The rectangular top is inset with a green leather writing surface, finished with a finely tooled edge and framed by a richly figured walnut surround.

fig 1. A Victorian figured walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing surface, turned drawer knobs, and carved barley twist pilasters.
fig 1. Victorian Figured Walnut Desk

The desk offers excellent storage with eleven drawers arranged around the kneehole, all constructed in solid mahogany with hand-cut dovetail joints. The drawers retain turned walnut knobs, and one drawer is stamped C. Hindley & Sons, the respected London cabinet makers and upholsterers who supplied high-quality furniture during the mid to late 19th century. The firm was renowned for producing finely crafted pieces in the Victorian taste and exhibited at major international exhibitions, earning a reputation for quality workmanship and design.

fig 2. A Victorian figured walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing surface, turned drawer knobs, and carved barley twist pilasters.
fig 2. Victorian Figured Walnut Desk

With decorative turned and carved columns at each corner and on brass casters, the desk displays attractive colour and grain throughout and presents beautifully from all sides, making it ideal for use in the centre of a room.

W 148cm (58.25")

D 81cm (32")

H 77cm (30.5")

Floor to underside of kneehole H 63cm (24.75")

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216593
Dealers Internal Ref
ONE260529A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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ME14 3HH
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A Victorian figured walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing surface, turned drawer knobs, and carved barley twist pilasters.
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A Victorian pedestal desk features a flat top writing surface supported by two vertical columns or pedestals containing drawers, crafted during the 19th century for study and administrative purposes.

These desks were constructed using solid timber frames faced with figured walnut veneers, complemented by gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces, brass locks, and turned wooden drawer knobs.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetailed drawer construction, original brass lock mechanisms, natural grain variations in the figured veneer, and period-appropriate plinth or castor bases.

Position the piece centrally within a dedicated study or library, pairing the rich timber with modern desk lighting, contemporary artwork, and neutral wall colours to create contrast.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically along the grain, while cleaning the leather inset with specialised leather conditioner.
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