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Superb Quality Elegant 19th Century English Kingwood Kidney Shaped Ladies Writing Desk in the French Style
LVS Decorative Arts
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Superb Quality Elegant 19th Century English Kingwood Kidney Shaped Ladies Writing Desk in the French Style

19th century
Description

An elegant superb quality 19th century (circa 1880) English Kingwood freestanding kidney shaped ladies writing desk (or table) of small proportions in the French style.

This desk consists of a tooled brown leather kidney shaped top with Kingwood banding of varying size with a shaped ormolu moulding to the edge.

This leads down to two drawers to the front, each being quarter veneered in Kingwood with a fine quality ormolu handle to the centre each with an English lock, each drawer having a shaped ormolu moulding with a floral ormolu mount to the centre of the two drawers leading round to the side panels also quarter veneered and having shaped ormolu mouldings.

This leads down to the four cabriole legs, having a large foliate ormolu mount to the top of each leg and terminating with an ormolu mount to each foot.

To the back of the desk the drawer design is replicated with two dummy drawers of identical design to the front and so making this elegant piece a freestanding desk.

Although there is no evidence of a makers stamp on this desk it was undoubtedly made by a very fine cabinetmaker due to the fine quality workmanship, possibly by a maker such as Edwards & Roberts.

The locks on the drawers are English and the drawers have dovetails and due to this we feel this is an English piece made in the French style.

This desk in in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home, office or even bedroom.

Size:

Height: 29.5 / 75cm

Width: 36.5 / 93cm

Depth: 21.25 / 54cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Kingwood Kidney Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221919
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS769
Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description
An elegant superb quality 19th century (circa 1880) English Kingwood freestanding kidney shaped ladies writing desk (or table) of small proportions in the French style.
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This desk consists of a tooled brown leather kidney shaped top with Kingwood banding of varying size with a shaped ormolu moulding to the edge.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A 19th-century kidney-shaped kingwood writing desk featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a leather top, and curved cabriole legs.
fig 1. Superb Quality Elegant 19th Century English Kingwood Kidney Shaped Ladies Writing Desk in the French Style

This leads down to two drawers to the front, each being quarter veneered in Kingwood with a fine quality ormolu handle to the centre each with an English lock, each drawer having a shaped ormolu moulding with a floral ormolu mount to the centre of the two drawers leading round to the side panels also quarter veneered and having shaped ormolu mouldings.

fig 2. A 19th-century kidney-shaped kingwood writing desk featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a leather top, and curved cabriole legs.
fig 2. Superb Quality Elegant 19th Century English Kingwood Kidney Shaped Ladies Writing Desk in the French Style

This leads down to the four cabriole legs, having a large foliate ormolu mount to the top of each leg and terminating with an ormolu mount to each foot.

To the back of the desk the drawer design is replicated with two dummy drawers of identical design to the front and so making this elegant piece a freestanding desk.

fig 3. A 19th-century kidney-shaped kingwood writing desk featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a leather top, and curved cabriole legs.
fig 3. Superb Quality Elegant 19th Century English Kingwood Kidney Shaped Ladies Writing Desk in the French Style

Although there is no evidence of a makers stamp on this desk it was undoubtedly made by a very fine cabinetmaker due to the fine quality workmanship, possibly by a maker such as Edwards & Roberts.

The locks on the drawers are English and the drawers have dovetails and due to this we feel this is an English piece made in the French style.

This desk in in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home, office or even bedroom.

Size:

Height: 29.5 / 75cm

Width: 36.5 / 93cm

Depth: 21.25 / 54cm

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Kingwood Kidney Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221919
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS769
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

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LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A 19th-century kidney-shaped kingwood writing desk featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a leather top, and curved cabriole legs.

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Archive II A 19th-century kidney-shaped kingwood writing desk featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a leather top, and curved cabriole legs. View II
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A 19th-century kidney-shaped kingwood writing desk featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a leather top, and curved cabriole legs.
Superb quality elegant 19th century English Kingwood kidney shaped ladies writing desk in the French style
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A 19th-century kidney-shaped kingwood writing desk featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a leather top, and curved cabriole legs.
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Emerging during the reign of Louis XV and popularized further in 19th-century revivals, the kidney-shaped writing desk features a concave front designed to wrap comfortably around the writer, decorated with fine veneers like kingwood and gilt-bronze mounts.

Craftsmen typically utilised exotic timber veneers such as kingwood, tulipwood, and rosewood arranged in parquetry patterns, topped with leather writing surfaces and trimmed with cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts.

Look for hand-chased gilt-bronze fittings secured with period-appropriate screws, finely fitted drawer linings in oak or mahogany, hand-cut dovetail joints, and natural patination on exotic crossbanded veneers.

Position the desk as a freestanding focal point in a study, dressing room, or living room bay window, paired with a subtle contemporary chair or delicate antique side chair to accentuate its curved profile.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement or fading, dust the timber gently with a soft cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly, and clean gilt-bronze mounts using only a dry soft brush without abrasive chemicals.
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