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Victorian Mahogany Desk with Original Handles & Leather Top
The Old Cinema
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Victorian Mahogany Desk with Original Handles & Leather Top

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

A compact antique mahogany desk with a practical kneehole arrangement, richly figured drawer fronts and a warm, well-developed surface. The rectangular top is inset with brown leather, finished with a gilt-tooled border and framed by a broad mahogany surround. Beneath, a central frieze drawer is flanked by two deeper side drawers, each retaining brass ring handles and keyholes.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1230525
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49596
Description
A compact antique mahogany desk with a practical kneehole arrangement, richly figured drawer fronts and a warm, well-developed surface.
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The rectangular top is inset with brown leather, finished with a gilt-tooled border and framed by a broad mahogany surround.
The Old Cinema

Beneath, a central frieze drawer is flanked by two deeper side drawers, each retaining brass ring handles and keyholes.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230525
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49596
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A Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring three drawers with brass ring handles, a leather-inset top, and four turned legs.
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A Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring three drawers with brass ring handles, a leather-inset top, and four turned legs.
Victorian Mahogany Desk with Original Handles & Leather Top
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A Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring three drawers with brass ring handles, a leather-inset top, and four turned legs.
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Victorian mahogany writing desks typically feature rich timber tones, functional drawer configurations, turned or carved legs, and inset leather writing surfaces. Produced during the 19th century, these pieces reflect the eras emphasis on craftsmanship, utility, and refined proportions.

Desk construction during this period predominantly utilised solid mahogany or oak frameworks, frequently accented with flame mahogany veneers on drawer fronts. Desk tops were regularly inlaid with gold-tooled leather or baize, while hardware was cast in brass.

Authentic Victorian desks exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, period brass lock mechanisms, and age-appropriate wear to the timber and undersides. The presence of natural wood shrinkage, turned leg construction, and cast brass handles also indicates genuine 19th-century manufacture.

A Victorian mahogany desk functions as a focal point in a modern home office, library, or hallway space. Pair the piece with contemporary artwork, modern lighting, or a sleek upholstered chair to create a balanced contrast between traditional woodwork and current design.

Maintain the wood by dusting regularly with a microfiber cloth and applying beeswax polish along the grain annually. Clean the inset leather surface with a specialized leather balsam to prevent cracking, and position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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