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Victorian Chippendale Desk Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table Circa 1890
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Victorian Chippendale Desk Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table Circa 1890

19th century
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Elegant Victorian Chippendale style mahogany writing desk dating to circa 1890

The rectangular top is inset with three panels of tooled tan leather

Fitted with seven drawers arranged around a shaped central kneehole

Raised on carved cabriole legs terminating in traditional ball and claw feet

Finished with brass swan-neck handles and displaying attractive flame mahogany veneers

A handsome and practical antique desk offering generous storage and a spacious writing surface

We will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

All items fully restored and offered in very good condition

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

59 (149.9) x 35 (88.9) x 30 (76.2)

Kneehole Width x Height

23 (58.4) x 21 (53.3)

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
149.9cm (59.02")
Depth
88.9cm (35.00")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1890s.

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SA1236810
Description
Elegant Victorian Chippendale style mahogany writing desk dating to circa 1890

The rectangular top is inset with three panels of tooled tan leather

Fitted with seven drawers arranged around a shaped central kneehole

fig 1. Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet.
fig 1. Victorian Chippendale Desk Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table Circa 1890

Raised on carved cabriole legs terminating in traditional ball and claw feet

Finished with brass swan-neck handles and displaying attractive flame mahogany veneers

A handsome and practical antique desk offering generous storage and a spacious writing surface

fig 2. Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet.
fig 2. Victorian Chippendale Desk Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table Circa 1890

We will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

All items fully restored and offered in very good condition

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

59 (149.9) x 35 (88.9) x 30 (76.2)

Kneehole Width x Height

23 (58.4) x 21 (53.3)

Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
149.9cm (59.02")
Depth
88.9cm (35.00")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236810
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet.

Victorian Chippendale Desk Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table Circa 1890

Archive II Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View II
Archive III Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View III
Archive IV Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View IV
Archive V Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View V
Archive VI Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View VI
Archive VII Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View VII
Archive VIII Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View VIII
Archive IX Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View IX
Archive X Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View X
Archive XI Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View XI
Archive XII Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View XII
Archive XIII Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View XIII
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Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet.
Victorian Chippendale Desk Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table Circa 1890
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Late Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a tan gilt-tooled leather inset top, brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChippendale Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Swan-neck handles, Gilt-tooled leather inset
  • SizeH 76.2 cm (30 in) x W 149.9 cm (59 in) x D 88.9 cm (35 in)

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Chippendale revival furniture draws inspiration from 18th-century English cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, incorporating Rococo, Gothic, and Chinese influences. Signature elements include cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, fine hardwood construction, and detailed wood carving.

Victorian writing desks were commonly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring flame veneers on drawer fronts. Writing surfaces typically featured gold-tooled leather, complemented by solid brass drawer handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic late Victorian desks often display hand-cut dovetail joints inside drawers, original brass hardware with age-appropriate oxidisation, and hand-carved leg details. The undersides and drawer linings usually show signs of 19th-century timber construction and natural ageing.

An antique writing desk functions as a anchor piece in a modern home office or library when paired with updated lighting and contemporary seating. Positioning the desk centrally within a room highlights its timber grain, carved details, and finished back.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain periodically. The leather inset should be wiped with a damp cloth and treated with a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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