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Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Desk

19th century
Description

A fine Victorian mahogany cylinder desk, featuring an arrangement of nine mahogany-lined drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs. The desk stands on a plinth base with elegant thumb moldings, showcasing classic Victorian craftsmanship and proportion.

The cylinder top opens to reveal a beautifully fitted interior with an arrangement of maple drawers and pigeonholes, offering practical and decorative storage. Below, a pull-out section incorporates a pop-up leather writing surface, providing a functional writing area concealed within the desk’s refined design.

For ease of transport and installation, the desk separates into three sections. A handsome and versatile piece, ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Size:

Height 46” (117cm)

Width 52” (132cm)

Depth 26” (66cm)

Working height 31” (79cm)

Kneehole 23 1/2” (60clm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228341
Dealers Internal Reference
PP118-13
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A fine Victorian mahogany cylinder desk, featuring an arrangement of nine mahogany-lined drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs.
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The desk stands on a plinth base with elegant thumb moldings, showcasing classic Victorian craftsmanship and proportion.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany cylinder desk featuring a curved roll-top hood, multiple pedestal drawers, and turned wooden knobs.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Desk

The cylinder top opens to reveal a beautifully fitted interior with an arrangement of maple drawers and pigeonholes, offering practical and decorative storage. Below, a pull-out section incorporates a pop-up leather writing surface, providing a functional writing area concealed within the desk’s refined design.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany cylinder desk featuring a curved roll-top hood, multiple pedestal drawers, and turned wooden knobs.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Desk

For ease of transport and installation, the desk separates into three sections. A handsome and versatile piece, ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Size:

Height 46” (117cm)

Width 52” (132cm)

Depth 26” (66cm)

Working height 31” (79cm)

Kneehole 23 1/2” (60clm)

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228341
Dealers Internal Ref
PP118-13
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A Victorian mahogany cylinder desk featuring a curved roll-top hood, multiple pedestal drawers, and turned wooden knobs.
Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Desk
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A Victorian cylinder desk is a form of writing bureau featuring a rigid, curved wooden shutter that rotates upward into the structure to reveal an interior writing surface and fitted compartments.

Authentic nineteenth-century cylinder desks were predominantly constructed using mahogany, walnut, or oak veneers over solid hardwood frames, often incorporating hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and turned timber handles.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut joinery, original brass lever locks, natural timber patination, and smooth-operating wooden cylinder shutters mounted on internal grooves without modern ball-bearing runners.

A mahogany cylinder desk functions well as a focal point in a home study or library, paired with neutral modern soft furnishings and warm brass ambient lighting to complement the rich wood tones.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, while maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent wood shrinkage.
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