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

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1228341

Dealers Internal Reference

PP118-13

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Description

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)

Physical Dimensions

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

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1228341

Dealers Internal Ref

PP118-13

About the Dealer

Philip Hunt Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

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

Dealer Profile

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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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Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Desk

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