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Outstanding Burr Walnut Serpentine Library Desk
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Outstanding Burr Walnut Serpentine Library Desk

19th century
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Top quality double serpentine burr walnut partners library desk, outstanding colour and condition, original gilt bronze handles, cedar lined drawers, original red leather.

29" high

48" wide

26" depth

24" knee height

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Walnut Library Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1243872
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Description
Top quality double serpentine burr walnut partners library desk, outstanding colour and condition, original gilt bronze handles, cedar lined drawers, original red leather.

29" high

48" wide

26" depth

24" knee height

fig 1. A burr walnut writing desk featuring a serpentine front, inset leather writing top, carved cabriole legs, and ornate cast metal drawer handles.
fig 1. Outstanding Burr Walnut Serpentine Library Desk

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Walnut Library Desk to the 1880s.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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A burr walnut writing desk featuring a serpentine front, inset leather writing top, carved cabriole legs, and ornate cast metal drawer handles.
Outstanding Burr Walnut Serpentine Library Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Cabriole legs, Inset leather top, Ornate drop handles

This double serpentine partners library desk dates from the 1880 Rococo Revival period and is constructed from burr walnut with a warm brown timber colour, complemented by original red leather inset on the top surface. The piece has ornate cast metal drop handles, cedar-lined drawers, and carved cabriole legs ending in distinct pad feet, alongside delicate floral carving at the kneehole arch and a hanging green fabric tassel. The desk measures 74 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 66 cm deep, with a 61 cm knee height. Suitable for a gentleman's library or a home study, the desk provides a functional workspace while functioning as a centrepiece in the room. It positions comfortably in the middle of a study or against a wall, offering multiple drawers for storage and a durable leather writing surface for daily administrative tasks.

FAQs

These desks are defined by their curved, wave-like front profile and the use of burr walnut veneer, which features intricate, swirling grain patterns. Popular during the Victorian era, they frequently incorporated Rococo Revival elements such as cabriole legs, carved details, and integrated drawer storage.

Writing desks of this period feature solid hardwood frames veneered with highly figured burr walnut. Writing surfaces are traditionally inlaid with gold-tooled leather, accompanied by cast brass or bronze drawer handles.

Authentic period desks show hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer lining, natural wear along the kneehole and edges, and age-related patination on the brass hardware. The leather inset should also show characteristic signs of age and historic tooling.

Position the desk centrally in a dedicated home office or library space to highlight its curved silhouette. Complement the warm wood tones with neutral wall palettes, contemporary leather seating, and simple desk lighting.

Dust wood surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to protect the veneer. Clean the leather inset with a damp cloth and apply leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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