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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Maple & Co.
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Maple & Co.

19th century
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut kneehole desk by Maple & Co. having a magnificent quality burr walnut top with three serpentine shaped lift up lids opening to reveal storage compartments above a kneehole desk with nine burr walnut mahogany lined drawers with original turned walnut knobs standing on plinth bases. The burr walnut sides are spectacular and it is stamped with the maker's mark.

A fabulous example of first class design and craftsmanship by one of the leading cabinet makers of the period. The colour is spectacular; a showcase piece of the finest quality.

Dimensions:

Height 95 cm (37.40 in)

Width 123 cm (48.42 in)

Depth 60 cm (23.62 in)

Height to surface 80 cm (31.49 in)

Knee hole dimensions 63 x 43 cm (24.80 x 16.92 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Desk to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09602566
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Maple & Co maker's stamp on the drawer edge: established London cabinet maker.
Solid mahogany drawer linings: first-rate Victorian joinery throughout.
Thick burr walnut veneers: luxury timber cut before modern paper-thin slicing.
Moulded plinth bases and rounded corners: classic high-Victorian cabinet design.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228938
Dealers Internal Reference
2008
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Description
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut kneehole desk by Maple & Co. having a magnificent quality burr walnut top with three serpentine shaped lift up lids opening to reveal storage compartments above a kneehole desk with nine burr walnut mahogany lined drawers with original turned walnut knobs standing on plinth bases. The burr walnut sides are spectacular and it is stamped with the maker's mark.
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A fabulous example of first class design and craftsmanship by one of the leading cabinet makers of the period.
London City Antiques

The colour is spectacular; a showcase piece of the finest quality.

Dimensions:

Height 95 cm (37.40 in)

Width 123 cm (48.42 in)

Depth 60 cm (23.62 in)

Height to surface 80 cm (31.49 in)

Knee hole dimensions 63 x 43 cm (24.80 x 16.92 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Desk to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09602566
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Maple & Co maker's stamp on the drawer edge: established London cabinet maker.
Solid mahogany drawer linings: first-rate Victorian joinery throughout.
Thick burr walnut veneers: luxury timber cut before modern paper-thin slicing.
Moulded plinth bases and rounded corners: classic high-Victorian cabinet design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228938
Dealers Internal Ref
2008
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut kneehole desk with a raised stationery superstructure, multiple drawers with turned wooden knob handles, and a plinth base.

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A Victorian burr walnut kneehole desk with a raised stationery superstructure, multiple drawers with turned wooden knob handles, and a plinth base.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Maple & Co.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Kneehole construction, Turned wooden knobs, Raised superstructure
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This Victorian kneehole desk dates to 1860, produced by Maple & Co. The piece utilizes burr walnut veneer with a warm golden brown colour, featuring a raised superstructure with three serpentine-shaped lift-up lids, nine mahogany-lined drawers fitted with original turned wooden knob handles, and plinth bases. Visible details include distinct grain figuring across the timber surfaces and inset key escutcheons on the drawers. The desk stands 95 cm high, 123 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. Suitable for use in a study, home office, or living room, the desk provides a dedicated workspace paired with extensive compartment and drawer storage. The flat surface accommodates writing implements and desk accessories, while the central kneehole allows comfortable seating. The compact width and freestanding construction enable placement against a wall or centrally within a room.

FAQs

A Victorian kneehole desk features a central recess flanked by twin pedestals containing drawers, providing legroom alongside structured storage for writing materials.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently used dense hardwoods such as mahogany and walnut, applying figured veneers like burr walnut onto solid timber frames with hand-dovetailed drawer construction.

Authentic furniture by Maple & Co often features maker stamps, stamped drawer locks, or brass plaques inside drawers, along with precise dovetail joints and high-grade veneers.

Position the desk against a neutral or dark backdrop in a study or reception room, pairing it with contemporary brass desk lighting and modern upholstery to complement the figure of the wood.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent fading and cracking, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the grain.
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