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19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
for sale €11,115     $12,065
£9,500
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk.

19th century
Description

A very good quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood knee hole desk, having wonderful classical Chinese hand carving of two Dragons above two cupboards and a drawer, two frieze drawers and a further four drawers to the side. Carved scrolling foliate and floral decoration to the whole, with a pair of elegant cabriole legs to the side, terminating in ball and claw feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Chinese Hardwood Carved Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA889620
Dealers Internal Reference
Batch 64
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Description
A very good quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood knee hole desk, having wonderful classical Chinese hand carving of two Dragons above two cupboards and a drawer, two frieze drawers and a further four drawers to the side.
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Carved scrolling foliate and floral decoration to the whole, with a pair of elegant cabriole legs to the side, terminating in ball and claw feet.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Chinese Hardwood Carved Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA889620
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 64
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Moorhead Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Patrick Moorhead Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood desk with intricate dragon carvings, a superstructure with small drawers, and detailed cabriole legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood desk with intricate dragon carvings, a superstructure with small drawers, and detailed cabriole legs.

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk.

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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
Location
Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/patrickmoorheadcouk
Verified Since Feb 2018
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood desk with intricate dragon carvings, a superstructure with small drawers, and detailed cabriole legs.
19th Century Chinese Hardwood desk.
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A 19th-century Chinese dark hardwood desk with intricate dragon carvings, a superstructure with small drawers, and detailed cabriole legs.
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During the late Qing dynasty, Cantonese craftspeople produced high-grade hardwood furniture tailored specifically for Western traders and export markets. These pieces combined traditional Chinese motifs, such as dragons and flora, with European functional forms like pedestal desks and bureau cabinets.

These desks were typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as hongmu, zitan, or rosewood using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. Craftsmanship involved floating panel construction to accommodate timber movement, combined with extensive hand-carving along crestings and leg aprons.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved details with subtle tool marks, natural shrinkage along timber joints, and dense, heavy hardwoods. They generally lack modern metal screws, modern synthetic glues, or machine-cut precision in the internal drawer linings.

A heavily carved dark hardwood desk serves as a focal piece when placed against neutral wall tones or unadorned plaster surfaces. Pairing dark timber furniture with contemporary lighting and streamlined upholstered chairs creates a balanced contrast between ornate historic craftsmanship and modern minimalism.

Maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent the hardwood from splitting or warping. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and direct sunlight exposure.
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