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Burr Walnut Free Standing Kidney Shaped Desk 19th Century
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£12,500
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Burr Walnut Free Standing Kidney Shaped Desk 19th Century

19th century
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Victorian burr walnut kidney shaped free standing desk circa 1850 made by the renowned cabinet maker T H Filmer & Sons which had their premises located in Bearners street London in the same area as Howard & Sons. The top retains its original leather which is cross banded with cross grained cushion moulding , below are three drawers with escutcheons and locks, the knee hole is flanked with three drawers with a locking mechanism similar to a wellington chest by a burr walnut moulded cross banded pilaster , all the drawers retain their original knob handles, the rounded sides are book matched walnut and cross banded veneer, at the back of the desk is an open book case which is also flanked by pilasters, the plinth has a covetto moulding and also veneered in burr walnut and is raised on Copes patterned ceramic castors. The desk retains its original pressed brass makers label and is in untouched condition.

Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Kidney Desk to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09697241
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Pressed brass label of T H Filmer & Sons: respected London maker.
Cope's patent stamped castors with ceramic wheels: quality Victorian fittings.
Underside shows curved pine framework with hand-fitted glue blocks: traditional nineteenth-century construction.
Wellington-style locking pilasters flanking the pedestal drawers: popular mid-Victorian mechanism.
Crazed and patinated leather writing surface: decades of natural wear.

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
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242463
Description
Victorian burr walnut kidney shaped free standing desk circa 1850 made by the renowned cabinet maker T H Filmer & Sons which had their premises located in Bearners street London in the same area as Howard & Sons. The top retains its original leather which is cross banded with cross grained cushion moulding , below are three drawers with escutcheons and locks, the knee hole is flanked with three drawers with a locking mechanism similar to a wellington chest by a burr walnut moulded cross banded pilaster , all the drawers retain their original knob handles, the rounded sides are book matched walnut and cross banded veneer, at the back of the desk is an open book case which is also flanked by pilasters, the plinth has a covetto moulding and also veneered in burr walnut and is raised on Copes patterned ceramic castors. The desk retains its original pressed brass makers label and is in untouched condition.
Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Kidney Desk to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09697241
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Pressed brass label of T H Filmer & Sons: respected London maker.
Cope's patent stamped castors with ceramic wheels: quality Victorian fittings.
Underside shows curved pine framework with hand-fitted glue blocks: traditional nineteenth-century construction.
Wellington-style locking pilasters flanking the pedestal drawers: popular mid-Victorian mechanism.
Crazed and patinated leather writing surface: decades of natural wear.

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
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242463
Spencer Robertson Antiques
Spencer Robertson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals.
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Archive I A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals.

Burr Walnut Free Standing Kidney Shaped Desk 19th Century

Archive II A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals. View II
Archive III A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals. View XII
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Spencer Robertson Antiques

Spencer Robertson Antiques
Telephone 07860 245923
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5 Sherborne Business Centre
East Mill Lane
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3DP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/spencerrobertson
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 46
Items Sold 130
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A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals.
Burr Walnut Free Standing Kidney Shaped Desk 19th Century
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A 19th-century freestanding kidney-shaped desk crafted from warm brown burr walnut with a dark leather inset top and dual drawer pedestals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsKidney-shaped silhouette, Burr walnut veneer, Leather inset top, Turned wooden drawer pulls
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This 19th-century Victorian freestanding kidney-shaped desk comes from the renowned London maker T H Filmer and Sons, operating near Berners Street. The piece is constructed from warm brown burr walnut veneer with book-matched curved sides, complemented by a dark leather inset top surrounded by cross-grained cushion moulding. Small turned wooden knobs adorn the multiple drawers across the dual pedestals and frieze, while keyhole escutcheons punctuate the upper tier. The design includes a plinth with cavetto moulding, flanked pilasters, and a locking mechanism resembling a Wellington chest. Measuring 76 cm high, 137 cm wide and 64 cm deep, the desk functions as a practical workspace or statement writing table in a gentleman's library or executive study. It retains its original pressed brass maker label and rests on Copes patterned ceramic castors in untouched condition.

FAQs

A kidney-shaped desk features a gentle inward curve on the user side, designed to allow easier access to the work surface and drawers. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, these desks often feature finished backs, allowing them to stand freely in the centre of a room.

Craftsmen typically utilised high-grade burr walnut veneers applied over solid timber carcases, paired with hand-cut dovetail joints. Tops were frequently inlaid with gold-tooled or blind-stamped leather writing surfaces, accented by turned wooden or brass drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery in the drawers, natural age-related shrinkage lines in the veneer, and period lock mechanisms. Additionally, true freestanding models display matching quality burr walnut veneer across the reverse panel.

Position the desk centrally in a home office or library to showcase its curved silhouette and finished reverse side. Pair it with a contemporary task chair and minimal desk accessories to create a balanced contrast between period cabinetmaking and modern design.

Keep the desk away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Dust regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax polish sparingly along the wood grain, and use a dedicated leather conditioner for the inset writing surface.
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