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Victorian Oak Rolltop Desk
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Victorian Oak Rolltop Desk

19th century
Description

Late Victorian period oak kneehole rolltop writing desk.

Unscrews in sections for easy movement and transportation. Good all round condition, with fitted interior.

Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 46”

Width 48”

Depth 27”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Oak Rolltop Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239337
Dealers Internal Reference
Glynn Pcf 10/10/26 Location: PP left
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Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Late Victorian period oak kneehole rolltop writing desk.

Unscrews in sections for easy movement and transportation. Good all round condition, with fitted interior.

Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 46”

Width 48”

Depth 27”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Oak Rolltop Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239337
Dealers Internal Ref
Glynn Pcf 10/10/26 Location: PP left
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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A Victorian dark oak pedestal desk featuring a flexible slatted tambour rolltop cover, central keyhole escutcheon, and twin pedestal drawers with carved wooden handles.
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Archive I A Victorian dark oak pedestal desk featuring a flexible slatted tambour rolltop cover, central keyhole escutcheon, and twin pedestal drawers with carved wooden handles.

Victorian Oak Rolltop Desk

Archive II A Victorian dark oak pedestal desk featuring a flexible slatted tambour rolltop cover, central keyhole escutcheon, and twin pedestal drawers with carved wooden handles. View II
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A Victorian dark oak pedestal desk featuring a flexible slatted tambour rolltop cover, central keyhole escutcheon, and twin pedestal drawers with carved wooden handles.
Victorian Oak Rolltop Desk
Ref: SA1239337
A Victorian dark oak pedestal desk featuring a flexible slatted tambour rolltop cover, central keyhole escutcheon, and twin pedestal drawers with carved wooden handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTambour rolltop shutter, Twin drawer pedestals, Carved wooden handles, Brass keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 68.5 cm (27 in)

FAQs

A rolltop desk, or tambour desk, features a flexible wooden shutter that slides down to cover the interior work surface and storage compartments. Popularised in the late nineteenth century, particularly during the Victorian era, these desks were widely manufactured for commercial and home offices.

Most Victorian rolltop desks were constructed from hardwoods such as solid oak, mahogany, or walnut. The sliding tambour shutter consists of thin wooden slats glued to a flexible canvas backing, operating along curved grooves within the side panels.

Authentic Victorian examples typically feature dovetail joinery in the drawers, brass escutcheon keyholes, and original wooden drawer pulls. They often incorporate a pedestal base with multiple drawers and an automatic locking mechanism triggered when the rolltop lid is lowered.

A Victorian rolltop desk functions well as a focal point in a home office, study, or quiet corner of a living room. Pairing it with a modern desk lamp or clean-lined seating creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern aesthetics.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to protect the oak finish. Avoid applying oil or wax directly to the canvas backing of the tambour shutter to ensure smooth sliding action without sticking.
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