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Late 19th Century Carved Oak Desk
Worboys Antiques
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Worboys Antiques

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Late 19th Century Carved Oak Desk

19th century
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Description

Late 19th century solid carved oak writing desk , having a tooled leather top above three drawers to the right hand side ,and on the left raised on turned baulster legs united by a stretcher. The pedestal measures 67.5 cm high x 38.5 cm wide .

Height

75.5 cm / 29 "

Width

92 cm / 36 "

Depth

60 cm / 23 3⁄4"

Good Condition Repolished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Writing Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1228787
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378735
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Description
Late 19th century solid carved oak writing desk , having a tooled leather top above three drawers to the right hand side ,and on the left raised on turned baulster legs united by a stretcher. The pedestal measures 67.5 cm high x 38.5 cm wide .
fig 1. A late nineteenth-century dark carved oak writing desk featuring three side drawers with detailed foliate carvings and a leather inset writing surface.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Carved Oak Desk

Height

75.5 cm / 29 "

Width

92 cm / 36 "

Depth

60 cm / 23 3⁄4"

Good Condition Repolished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228787
Dealers Internal Ref
378735
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Telephone 01494 931812
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Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A late nineteenth-century dark carved oak writing desk featuring three side drawers with detailed foliate carvings and a leather inset writing surface.
Late 19th Century Carved Oak Desk
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Victorian carved oak writing desks are defined by solid timber construction, elaborate relief carving, and historical revival influences. They frequently feature turned support legs, detailed foliate drawer fronts, and leather inset writing surfaces tailored for period studies.

These desks were primarily constructed from solid English or European oak, often paired with hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass drop handles or keyhole escutcheons, and gold-tooled leather inserts on the writing bed.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of manual craftsmanship, including slight hand-cut variations in the dovetail joints, mortise and tenon joinery, authentic natural timber oxidation in unexposed areas, and deep hand-carved relief work rather than modern machine moulding.

Position the desk against neutral plaster walls or contemporary panelling to highlight its rich wood grain and dark finish. Pair with a modern task lamp, brass desk accessories, and clean-lined contemporary seating to balance the heavy period carving.

Dust the carved surfaces regularly using a soft brush or microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain of the oak, avoid placing the item near direct heat sources or radiators, and treat leather surfaces with specialized leather balm.
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