0
37,629  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 173  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA881230
FOR SALE
£690
Email Buy
Save
Victorian Satin Birch Writing Desk
Harrison Antique Furniture
for sale €807     $876
£690
Harrison Antique Furniture

Harrison Antique Furniture

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2010
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.
Relevant Links
Id #SA881230
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Victorian Satin Birch Writing Desk

19th century
Description

Victorian period blond satin birch twin pedestal writing desk coming in one section and raised on plinth base.

This quality made Victorian desk has easy opening storage drawers with original wooden knob pull handles.

In good all round condition with pleasing original polish finish. Circa 1860

Measurements

Height 31”

Height to Kneehole 25”

Width 50”

Width of Kneehole 20”

Depth 20”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Satin Birch Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA881230
Dealers Internal Reference
244B4/3/22. WH.
Dealers Notes

Here at Harrison Antique Furniture Ltd we abide by the distance selling regulations.

You have the right to cancel your order within 48 hours.

Once item is delivered you have 14 days to cancel. Return of the goods must be within 14 days of this cancellation date.

The cost of the item/s will be refunded, whilst the cost of returning the item/s is at the buyers own expense.

Visit Website www.harrisonantiquefurniture.co.uk for full terms & conditions.

Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Victorian period blond satin birch twin pedestal writing desk coming in one section and raised on plinth base.
“
This quality made Victorian desk has easy opening storage drawers with original wooden knob pull handles.
Harrison Antique Furniture

In good all round condition with pleasing original polish finish. Circa 1860

Measurements

Height 31”

Height to Kneehole 25”

Width 50”

Width of Kneehole 20”

Depth 20”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Satin Birch Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA881230
Dealers Internal Ref
244B4/3/22. WH.
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.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Harrison Antique Furniture Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases.
1 / 9
Archive I A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases.

Victorian Satin Birch Writing Desk

Archive II A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases. View II
Archive III A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases. View III
Archive IV A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases. View IV
Archive V A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases. View V
Archive VI A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases. View IX
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Harrison Antique Furniture

Harrison Antique Furniture
Telephone 07831 299 993
Location
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/haf
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 982
Items Sold 1,871
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Verified Since Sep 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/haf
Verified
Sep 2010
For Sale
982
Sold
1,871
A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases.
Victorian Satin Birch Writing Desk
Ref: SA881230
A Victorian satin birch twin-pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with turned timber knobs, a central arched kneehole, and plinth bases.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Popularised during the nineteenth century, a pedestal desk features a flat writing surface supported by two vertical cabinets containing drawers, surrounding a central kneehole. These pieces were designed to provide ample storage and a structured workspace in Victorian home offices and libraries.

Cabinetmakers utilised native or imported satin birch timber, valued for its silky figure and light golden hue, often paired with pine or oak drawer linings. Construction techniques featured hand-cut dovetail joints, turned timber knob handles, and sturdy plinth bases.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetailing on drawer joints, natural timber oxidisation, and weight typical of solid cabinet construction. Look for original brass or iron lock mechanisms, turned wooden knobs, and the characteristic chatoyancy of genuine satin birch wood.

Balance the light golden tones of the wood by pairing the desk with a modern mid-century or contemporary task chair and neutral wall palettes. Place clean-lined brass lighting or contemporary ceramic accessories on top to create a curated workspace.

Preserve the original finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the desk away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood movement, warping, or fading of the finish.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories