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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk

19th century
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid mahogany freestanding desk the superstructure having the original brass gallery to the breakfront top above an arched mirror backed recess over three shallow drawers, original brass handles and further arched recess over two drawers flanked by a pair of fantastic satinwood inlaid cupboard doors opening to reveal a single shelf interior. The base having a mahogany inlaid top with a moulded edge above three mahogany inlaid drawers with original brass handles standing on four square tapering mahogany inlaid legs with spade feet. It boasts a fabulous mahogany freestanding polished back

A truly beautiful example displaying breathtaking inlay and superior design and craftsmanship. Very decorative piece and of desirable proportions

H 137.5 x W 85 x D 52cm

Date 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Desk to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09642515
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Neo-classical marquetry with penwork detailing: typical late Victorian Sheraton Revival cabinet work.
Solid mahogany panelled back: made to stand freely in the centre of a room.
Cast brass spindle gallery: original late nineteenth-century metalwork.
Slotted brass screws fixing the butt hinges: standard late Victorian fittings.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
137.5cm (54.13")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234645
Dealers Internal Reference
1487
Dealers Notes

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Description
Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid mahogany freestanding desk the superstructure having the original brass gallery to the breakfront top above an arched mirror backed recess over three shallow drawers, original brass handles and further arched recess over two drawers flanked by a pair of fantastic satinwood inlaid cupboard doors opening to reveal a single shelf interior.
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The base having a mahogany inlaid top with a moulded edge above three mahogany inlaid drawers with original brass handles standing on four square tapering mahogany inlaid legs with spade feet.
London City Antiques

It boasts a fabulous mahogany freestanding polished back

A truly beautiful example displaying breathtaking inlay and superior design and craftsmanship. Very decorative piece and of desirable proportions

H 137.5 x W 85 x D 52cm

Date 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Desk to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09642515
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Neo-classical marquetry with penwork detailing: typical late Victorian Sheraton Revival cabinet work.
Solid mahogany panelled back: made to stand freely in the centre of a room.
Cast brass spindle gallery: original late nineteenth-century metalwork.
Slotted brass screws fixing the butt hinges: standard late Victorian fittings.

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
137.5cm (54.13")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234645
Dealers Internal Ref
1487
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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A Victorian inlaid mahogany writing desk featuring a brass gallery top, mirrored arched niche, floral marquetry cabinets, small drawers, and tapered square legs.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSheraton Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Brass, Mirror Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSatinwood marquetry, Brass gallery, Tapered legs, Mirrored arch
  • SizeH 137.5 cm (54 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This Victorian freestanding desk of Sheraton Revival style is constructed from mahogany and satinwood with a warm brown timber colour, incorporating a brass gallery top, bevelled mirror glass, original brass pull handles, and square tapered legs with spade feet. The upper section contains a breakfront arrangement with an arched mirror-backed recess, three shallow drawers, and a pair of satinwood-inlaid cupboard doors featuring floral marquetry decoration, while the writing surface rests above three frieze drawers with delicate stringing detail. The piece measures 137.5 cm high, 85 cm wide, and 52 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this writing table functions as a refined writing desk or display surface in a study, library, or drawing room. The finished back allows placement in the centre of a room rather than strictly against a wall, making it a versatile focal point for traditional English country house interiors.

FAQs

Originating in eighteenth-century France, the bonheur du jour is a small writing desk characterized by a raised back section incorporating drawers, cabinets, or open niches. The form was widely adopted during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, often styled with neoclassical inlay and brass galleried tops for domestic drawing rooms.

Victorian writing desks were frequently constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, accented with intricate satinwood, boxwood, or rosewood marquetry. Decorative hardware often incorporated cast or stamped brass gallery railings, drop handles, and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, variable timber shrinkage on rear panels, and hand-cut marquetry veneers. Original brassware usually displays subtle surface irregularities and natural oxidisation consistent with age.

A compact antique desk functions effectively as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom alcove, or study. Pairing the piece with contemporary task lighting and a streamlined modern accent chair creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Clean timber surfaces with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish annually to maintain hydration. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on brass galleries and keep the furniture positioned away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and veneer lifting.
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