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Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk
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Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk

19th century
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Fine quality Victorian freestanding Maple & Co. inlaid writing desk having original pierced brass galleries, mirror to the centre with a pretty inlaid rail above flanked by two faux drawers to the right, one faux and one opening drawer to the left all which are exquisitely inlaid in a beautiful design. The drawers all boast the attractive original brass engraved handles and have shaped lids which open to reveal a stationery and storage department. The top has a green leather writing surface, seven satinwood inlaid drawers to the kneehole desk all with brass engraved handles, satinwood inlay to the sides and raised on eight elegant square satinwood inlaid tapering legs on original brass cup castors.

This outstanding example is in magnificent original condition, the design and craftsmanship is superior. The colour and inlay being fabulous

Height to desk 73.5 cm (28.93 in)

Height overall 94 cm (37 in)

Width 104 cm (40.94 in)

Depth 53cm (20.86 in)

Dated 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1235088
Dealers Internal Reference
2094
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Description
Fine quality Victorian freestanding Maple & Co. inlaid writing desk having original pierced brass galleries, mirror to the centre with a pretty inlaid rail above flanked by two faux drawers to the right, one faux and one opening drawer to the left all which are exquisitely inlaid in a beautiful design.
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The drawers all boast the attractive original brass engraved handles and have shaped lids which open to reveal a stationery and storage department.
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The top has a green leather writing surface, seven satinwood inlaid drawers to the kneehole desk all with brass engraved handles, satinwood inlay to the sides and raised on eight elegant square satinwood inlaid tapering legs on original brass cup castors.

fig 1. An antique Victorian inlaid writing desk with a green leather top, brass gallery railing, and multiple drawers on tapered legs with castors.
fig 1. Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk

This outstanding example is in magnificent original condition, the design and craftsmanship is superior. The colour and inlay being fabulous

Height to desk 73.5 cm (28.93 in)

Height overall 94 cm (37 in)

Width 104 cm (40.94 in)

Depth 53cm (20.86 in)

Dated 1880

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1235088
Dealers Internal Ref
2094
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique Victorian inlaid writing desk with a green leather top, brass gallery railing, and multiple drawers on tapered legs with castors.
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk
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  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Sheraton Revival
  • MaterialRosewood, Satinwood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Brass gallery, Leather top, Tapered legs
  • SizeH 73.5 cm (29 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 104 cm (41 in)

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Victorian writing desks of this nature often draw inspiration from French bonheur du jour forms and English Sheraton Revival styles of the late nineteenth century. They characteristically feature elevated rear compartments or superstructures, fine wood veneers, detailed marquetry or parquetry inlays, and slender, turned or tapered legs.

High-quality desks from this period typically feature primary timbers such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, complemented by contrasting decorative wood inlays like satinwood and boxwood. Writing surfaces were frequently inset with gold-tooled leather, while drawer pulls and protective gallery railings were cast in solid brass.

Authentic pieces produced by Maple & Co. often bear a makers mark, stamped either inside a top drawer, on the lock plate, or as a brass plaque fixed to the carcass. High-grade construction markers include hand-cut dovetail joints, smooth-running drawers with solid oak or mahogany linings, and precision marquetry inlay.

A Victorian writing desk serves as an ideal anchor point for a home office, quiet reading nook, or formal living room corner. Pairing the dark timber and brass details with contemporary desk lighting, neutral wall paint, and a streamlined modern accent chair creates a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern minimalism.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the grain to protect the veneer. Clean the inset leather top using a slightly damp cloth, followed by a specialised leather conditioner, and position the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading.
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