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Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
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Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

19th century
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Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

Item Code: S27-1139

A decorative Victorian mahogany kidney shaped desk, of elegant serpentine form and raised on cabriole legs with carved claw-and-ball feet. The desk features a shaped inset leather writing surface above an arrangement of fitted drawers, with curved pedestal ends and attractive panelled detail to the reverse.

The front is fitted with a central drawer above the kneehole, flanked by banks of four drawers to each side, all with shaped moulded fronts and ornate brass handles. The curved end sections add to the quality and presence of the piece, while the reverse is also finished with panelled detail, allowing the desk to stand freely within a room.

The inset leather writing surface shows visible age, wear, marks and discolouration, giving the piece an authentic antique character. The mahogany has a rich polished colour with decorative moulded detail throughout.

A fine and highly decorative antique desk, well suited for use in a study, office, library or traditional interior.

Key Features:

Victorian mahogany kidney shaped desk

Elegant serpentine shaped form

Inset leather writing surface

Central kneehole drawer

Four drawers to each pedestal

Decorative brass handles

Curved pedestal ends

Panelled reverse

Cabriole legs with carved claw-and-ball feet

Rich polished mahogany finish

Leather top with visible age, marks and wear

Minor wear commensurate with age and use

Dimensions:

Width: 121cm

Depth: 67cm

Height: 78cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kidney Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221139
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-1139
Description
Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

Item Code: S27-1139

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A decorative Victorian mahogany kidney shaped desk, of elegant serpentine form and raised on cabriole legs with carved claw-and-ball feet.
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The desk features a shaped inset leather writing surface above an arrangement of fitted drawers, with curved pedestal ends and attractive panelled detail to the reverse.

fig 1. A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

The front is fitted with a central drawer above the kneehole, flanked by banks of four drawers to each side, all with shaped moulded fronts and ornate brass handles. The curved end sections add to the quality and presence of the piece, while the reverse is also finished with panelled detail, allowing the desk to stand freely within a room.

fig 2. A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

The inset leather writing surface shows visible age, wear, marks and discolouration, giving the piece an authentic antique character. The mahogany has a rich polished colour with decorative moulded detail throughout.

fig 3. A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.
fig 3. Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

A fine and highly decorative antique desk, well suited for use in a study, office, library or traditional interior.

Key Features:

Victorian mahogany kidney shaped desk

Elegant serpentine shaped form

Inset leather writing surface

fig 4. A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.
fig 4. Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

Central kneehole drawer

Four drawers to each pedestal

Decorative brass handles

Curved pedestal ends

Panelled reverse

Cabriole legs with carved claw-and-ball feet

Rich polished mahogany finish

Leather top with visible age, marks and wear

Minor wear commensurate with age and use

Dimensions:

Width: 121cm

Depth: 67cm

Height: 78cm

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kidney Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221139
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-1139
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Archive I A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

Archive II A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View III
Archive IV A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View IV
Archive V A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View V
Archive VI A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View VI
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Archive X A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View X
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A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.
Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
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A dark mahogany kidney-shaped writing desk with a gilded leather top insert, twin pedestals featuring ornate brass handles, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.
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A Victorian kidney-shaped desk is a writing table characterised by its concave front curve, allowing closer proximity to the working surface. These pieces typically feature twin pedestals with drawers, cabriole legs, and a leather writing surface.

Solid mahogany and mahogany veneers are primary timbers used, combined with hand-cut dovetail joints in drawer construction. The top usually incorporates a gilt-tooled leather writing skiver, accented with cast brass handles.

Authentic Victorian pieces demonstrate hand-crafted drawer linings, period-appropriate timber oxidisation, cast brass hardware with original patination, and natural wear to the leather insert.

Position the desk centrally within a home office or study to showcase its curved back panel, pairing it with clean-lined contemporary lighting and minimalist seating for contrast.

Clean the timber with natural beeswax polish along the wood grain and treat the leather insert with specialist leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to minimise fading.
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