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Late Victorian Ladies Writing Desk
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Late Victorian Ladies Writing Desk

19th century
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A very attractive ladies writing desk from the late Victorian period. Made from solid mahogany and very much in the Rocco style. Sat on cabriole legs with carved shoulder and apron, slightly bowed to the central drawer and with matching storage slopes to the writing surface. All the cast brass handles are present and original. The writing leather is a new replacement in antique green with a gold tooled edge. To the recessed back there is a mirror and ample space for a laptop. Recently re-polished and above average quality. A perfect piece to use and enjoy.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Ladies Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA880273
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B-440
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A very attractive ladies writing desk from the late Victorian period. Made from solid mahogany and very much in the Rocco style.
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Sat on cabriole legs with carved shoulder and apron, slightly bowed to the central drawer and with matching storage slopes to the writing surface.
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All the cast brass handles are present and original. The writing leather is a new replacement in antique green with a gold tooled edge. To the recessed back there is a mirror and ample space for a laptop. Recently re-polished and above average quality. A perfect piece to use and enjoy.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Ladies Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA880273
Dealers Internal Ref
B-440
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A late Victorian dark mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, raised mirror superstructure, small side drawers, carved cabriole legs, and brass handles.
Late Victorian Ladies Writing Desk
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A late Victorian dark mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, raised mirror superstructure, small side drawers, carved cabriole legs, and brass handles.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Green leather inset, Mirror superstructure, Swan-neck brass handles
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 81 cm (32 in)

This late Victorian ladies writing desk takes inspiration from the Rococo style, fashioned from solid dark brown mahogany with a recently re-polished finish. The piece rests upon carved cabriole legs with detailed shoulders and aprons, supporting a bowed central drawer below the writing surface. An inset of new antique green leather with a gold-tooled edge covers the top, complemented by a raised mirror superstructure flanked by matching storage slopes and small side drawers. All original cast brass swan-neck handles remain intact across the multi-drawer arrangement. Measuring 104 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 81 cm deep, the desk offers a practical workspace for modern home use while maintaining period charm. The recessed mirror back and surface layout provide suitable space for a contemporary laptop alongside traditional writing materials. It suits placement in a study, bedroom, or living space as a functional antique furnishing.

FAQs

Popularised during the nineteenth century, ladies writing desks were designed as refined, smaller-scale furniture pieces intended for personal correspondence and journal writing in domestic settings. They frequently featured raised superstructures with stationery drawers, central mirrors, and leather writing surfaces.

Cabinetmakers during this period predominantly used solid mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, often incorporating gilded brass hardware, castors, and tool-embossed leather writing tops.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass castors, aged timber oxidation on undersides, and period-correct drawer linings such as pine or mahogany.

These desks function effectively as compact home office workstations, dressing tables in bedrooms, or decorative accent tables in hallway nooks paired with understated modern seating.

Maintain timber surfaces by applying a beeswax polish annually and keeping the desk away from direct heat sources. Clean the leather surface with a soft, dry cloth and treat it periodically with a dedicated leather conditioner.
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