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Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk
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Harrison Antique Furniture

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Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk

19th century
Description

Victorian period mahogany kneehole writing desk raised on fluted legs and castor feet.

Having leather top writing surface and front easy opening storage drawers with original knob handles.

In good sturdy condition with original polish finish. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 30”

Width 48”

Depth 20”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA881965
Dealers Internal Reference
GMB WH Pcf 10/3/22 iPad
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Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Victorian period mahogany kneehole writing desk raised on fluted legs and castor feet.
“
Having leather top writing surface and front easy opening storage drawers with original knob handles.
Harrison Antique Furniture

In good sturdy condition with original polish finish. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height 30”

Width 48”

Depth 20”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA881965
Dealers Internal Ref
GMB WH Pcf 10/3/22 iPad
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 writing desk featuring a red leather insert top with gold tooling, three frieze drawers, turned fluted legs, and brass castors.
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Victorian writing desks, crafted during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901), are characterized by solid timber constructionfrequently mahogany, oak, or walnutand often feature turned or fluted legs, gilded leather writing surfaces, and integrated frieze drawers.

These desks typically utilize dense hardwoods like Cuban or Honduran mahogany, topped with inset gold-tooled leather writing skivers. Structural elements often incorporate solid pine or oak drawer linings, brass drawer pulls, and brass or ceramic castors.

Authentic 19th-century writing desks show hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, unevenness in wood undersides consistent with hand-planing, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and genuine leather wear or patination around the writing surface.

A Victorian writing desk functions well as a dedicated workstation in a contemporary home office or positioned in a living room alcove. Pairing the timber desk with modern mid-century seating or clean-lined desk lamps creates an intentional contrast between historic and modern design.

Apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain of the mahogany timber every six months to maintain moisture, avoiding aerosol sprays. Clean the leather insert using a dry microfiber cloth, applying a specialized leather cream periodically to prevent cracking from ambient dry heat.
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