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Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Chest Desk
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Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Chest Desk

19th century
Description

Very heavy quality Victorian period large mahogany secretaire chest of drawers with military style brass inset handles.

Having upper pull out secretaire drawer. Fall down front with locking key revealing well fitted interior and writing surface. Large lower side pull out supporting lopers.

Lower opening storage drawers.

This large heavy secretaire chest makes an ideal present day workstation for computer use. Circa 1870

Measurements

Height 45"

Width 31"

Depth 26"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

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Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Desk to the 1870s.

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Description
Very heavy quality Victorian period large mahogany secretaire chest of drawers with military style brass inset handles.

Having upper pull out secretaire drawer. Fall down front with locking key revealing well fitted interior and writing surface. Large lower side pull out supporting lopers.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany secretaire chest desk with an open fall-front revealing small internal drawers, set above deeper storage drawers with flush brass handles.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Chest Desk

Lower opening storage drawers.

This large heavy secretaire chest makes an ideal present day workstation for computer use. Circa 1870

Measurements

Height 45"

Width 31"

Depth 26"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Desk to the 1870s.

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SA364501
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(C3)
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 mahogany secretaire chest desk with an open fall-front revealing small internal drawers, set above deeper storage drawers with flush brass handles.
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Manufactured during the nineteenth century, a Victorian secretaire chest desk is a hybrid piece of case furniture combining a chest of drawers with a pull-down writing surface. It features internal compartments, small drawers, and pigeonholes designed for letter writing and document storage.

These pieces were commonly constructed using solid mahogany or oak, often finished with mahogany veneers. Internal drawer construction incorporates hand-cut dovetail joints, while the hardware typically features solid brass flush handles, hinges, and locks.

Authentic Victorian examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer linings, original iron or brass lock mechanisms, and age-appropriate wood shrinkage. The writing fall is supported by brass lopers, stays, or side-hinged supports rather than modern slides.

Position the piece against a neutral wall in a study, hallway, or living space to serve as a compact workstation. Complement the rich mahogany tones with modern task lighting, minimal desk accessories, and contemporary framed artwork.

Maintain mahogany timber by regularly dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish twice a year along the grain. Keep the cabinet positioned away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood warping or joint separation.
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