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Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
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Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

19th century
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For sale is a good quality, unusual, Victorian mahogany kneehole desk by Francis and James Smith, Glasgow. The top, having three leather writing surfaces, each decorated with gold and blind tooling. Below this, there are two arched panels, each brass a handle to centre allowing the ends of the desk to revolve to reveal a fully fitted interior. The desk is in very good condition for its age.

Width: 56" Depth: 24" Height: 30.5"

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA792494
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S27-619
Description
For sale is a good quality, unusual, Victorian mahogany kneehole desk by Francis and James Smith, Glasgow. The top, having three leather writing surfaces, each decorated with gold and blind tooling.
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Below this, there are two arched panels, each brass a handle to centre allowing the ends of the desk to revolve to reveal a fully fitted interior.
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The desk is in very good condition for its age.

Width: 56" Depth: 24" Height: 30.5"

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA792494
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-619
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A Victorian mahogany kneehole desk with three leather-inlaid writing panels, twin pedestals featuring arched mouldings, and brass handles.
Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
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A Victorian mahogany kneehole desk with three leather-inlaid writing panels, twin pedestals featuring arched mouldings, and brass handles.
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A Victorian kneehole desk features twin side pedestals housing drawers or cupboards, flanking a central recess designed to accommodate the users legs during writing tasks.

Victorian desks were commonly constructed from solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with brass fittings and inset leather writing surfaces known as skivers.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically display hand-cut dovetailed joints, solid timber back panels, original cast brass hardware, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

Position the desk as a focal point in a home office or reading corner, paired with a modern desk lamp and minimalist neutral decor to contrast the deep wood tones.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain twice a year, and keep leather surfaces conditioned and away from direct sunlight.
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