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Victorian Mahogany Roll Top Desk Circa 1880
Shackladys Antiques
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Victorian Mahogany Roll Top Desk Circa 1880

19th century
Description

Mahogany twin pedestal roll top desk, the solid mahogany ebony strung roll front enclosing an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers with sliding leather writing surface, above two frieze drawers and kneehole flanked by two mahogany panel doors opening to reveal a single shelve to each side, raised up on plinth base

Dimensions

Height 42 Inches

Width 42 Inches

Depth 25 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Roll Top Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA478062
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Mahogany twin pedestal roll top desk, the solid mahogany ebony strung roll front enclosing an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers with sliding leather writing surface, above two frieze drawers and kneehole flanked by two mahogany panel doors opening to reveal a single shelve to each side, raised up on plinth base

Dimensions

Height 42 Inches

Width 42 Inches

Depth 25 Inches

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Roll Top Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA478062
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
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A Victorian mahogany roll-top desk with a slatted tambour shutter, two frieze drawers with brass rosette handles, and two pedestal cupboards.
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany roll-top desk with a slatted tambour shutter, two frieze drawers with brass rosette handles, and two pedestal cupboards.

Victorian mahogany roll top desk circa 1880

Archive II A Victorian mahogany roll-top desk with a slatted tambour shutter, two frieze drawers with brass rosette handles, and two pedestal cupboards. View II
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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A Victorian mahogany roll-top desk with a slatted tambour shutter, two frieze drawers with brass rosette handles, and two pedestal cupboards.
Victorian mahogany roll top desk circa 1880
Ref: SA478062
A Victorian mahogany roll-top desk with a slatted tambour shutter, two frieze drawers with brass rosette handles, and two pedestal cupboards.
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FAQs

A roll top desk, also known as a tambour desk, features a flexible slatted wooden shutter that slides down to conceal the writing surface and interior compartments. Popularised in the late nineteenth century, these desks offered privacy and organisation in Victorian offices and domestic studies.

These desks were typically crafted using solid mahogany and rich mahogany veneers over secondary timber like pine or oak. The flexible tambour front consists of thin wooden slats glued onto a durable canvas backing, gliding smoothly within side grooves.

Look for hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer lining, original cast brass handles or backplates, and signs of authentic wear within the wooden side channels of the tambour shutter. Authentic pieces from around 1880 frequently feature stamped locks and panelled pedestal doors.

Position the desk in a dedicated study or living room alcove, paired with a contemporary task lamp to create contrast against the dark timber finish. Balance the warm mahogany tones with pale, neutral wall paint and minimalist seating.

Dust the wood regularly using a dry, soft cloth, and apply a beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Avoid silicone sprays and keep the desk away from direct heat sources or excessive humidity to prevent the tambour backing from warping.
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