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Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Victorian, C.1900
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Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Victorian, C.1900

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique secretaire sideboard. An English, mahogany drop-front correspondence cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Of excellent proportion and graced with Art Nouveau taste

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Quality bevelled mirror plates with a desirable light foxing and bright appearance

Breakfront pediment accentuated with dentil moulding over a pair of narrow alcove corner shelves

Upper cabinet hosts a pair of generously sized shelves behind the large mirrored doors

Wide sideboard surface with a tiered edge moulding sits above the cabinet base

Dressed throughout with working locks — key present

Superb secretaire front with carved frieze framing the pair of brass drop handles over shaped backplates

Accessed by push button to each side, the writing surface sits ahead of a suite of storage compartments

Inset green leather skiver with gold tooling in original order

Field panel lower doors catch the eye with striking Art Nouveau relief carvings

The sideboard raised upon a plinth foot, with bracket feet to the front and rear

This is a superb antique secretaire sideboard, with an attractive finish and suite of useful storage and features. Ideal for penning an occasional correspondence note, whilst offering a generous range of storage throughout. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 122cm (48'')

Closed Depth: 54cm (21.25'')

Extended Depth: 93cm (36.5")

Max Height: 185cm (72.75'')

Writing Surface Width: 108cm (42.5'')

Writing Surface Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')

Writing Surface Height: 77cm (30.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.8595

Physical Dimensions
Height
185cm (72.83")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA919352
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8595
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Description
This is an antique secretaire sideboard.
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An English, mahogany drop-front correspondence cabinet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Of excellent proportion and graced with Art Nouveau taste

fig 1. A late Victorian mahogany secretaire sideboard featuring an upper twin-door glazed cabinet, a drop-front writing drawer with internal cubbies, and a lower carved double cupboard.
fig 1. Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Victorian, C.1900

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Quality bevelled mirror plates with a desirable light foxing and bright appearance

fig 2. A late Victorian mahogany secretaire sideboard featuring an upper twin-door glazed cabinet, a drop-front writing drawer with internal cubbies, and a lower carved double cupboard.
fig 2. Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Victorian, C.1900

Breakfront pediment accentuated with dentil moulding over a pair of narrow alcove corner shelves

Upper cabinet hosts a pair of generously sized shelves behind the large mirrored doors

Wide sideboard surface with a tiered edge moulding sits above the cabinet base

fig 3. A late Victorian mahogany secretaire sideboard featuring an upper twin-door glazed cabinet, a drop-front writing drawer with internal cubbies, and a lower carved double cupboard.
fig 3. Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Victorian, C.1900

Dressed throughout with working locks — key present

Superb secretaire front with carved frieze framing the pair of brass drop handles over shaped backplates

Accessed by push button to each side, the writing surface sits ahead of a suite of storage compartments

fig 4. A late Victorian mahogany secretaire sideboard featuring an upper twin-door glazed cabinet, a drop-front writing drawer with internal cubbies, and a lower carved double cupboard.
fig 4. Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Victorian, C.1900

Inset green leather skiver with gold tooling in original order

Field panel lower doors catch the eye with striking Art Nouveau relief carvings

The sideboard raised upon a plinth foot, with bracket feet to the front and rear

fig 5. A late Victorian mahogany secretaire sideboard featuring an upper twin-door glazed cabinet, a drop-front writing drawer with internal cubbies, and a lower carved double cupboard.
fig 5. Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Victorian, C.1900

This is a superb antique secretaire sideboard, with an attractive finish and suite of useful storage and features. Ideal for penning an occasional correspondence note, whilst offering a generous range of storage throughout. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 6. A late Victorian mahogany secretaire sideboard featuring an upper twin-door glazed cabinet, a drop-front writing drawer with internal cubbies, and a lower carved double cupboard.
fig 6. Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Victorian, C.1900

Dimensions:

Max Width: 122cm (48'')

Closed Depth: 54cm (21.25'')

Extended Depth: 93cm (36.5")

Max Height: 185cm (72.75'')

Writing Surface Width: 108cm (42.5'')

Writing Surface Depth: 42.5cm (16.75'')

Writing Surface Height: 77cm (30.25'')

fig 7. A late Victorian mahogany secretaire sideboard featuring an upper twin-door glazed cabinet, a drop-front writing drawer with internal cubbies, and a lower carved double cupboard.
fig 7. Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Victorian, C.1900

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8595

Height
185cm (72.83")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA919352
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8595
London Fine Antiques
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A late Victorian mahogany secretaire sideboard featuring an upper twin-door glazed cabinet, a drop-front writing drawer with internal cubbies, and a lower carved double cupboard.
Antique Secretaire Sideboard, English, Victorian, C.1900
Ref: SA919352
A late Victorian mahogany secretaire sideboard featuring an upper twin-door glazed cabinet, a drop-front writing drawer with internal cubbies, and a lower carved double cupboard.
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A Victorian secretaire sideboard is a multi-functional piece of case furniture originating in the late nineteenth century, combining cabinet storage with a pull-out or drop-front writing drawer and upper glazed or shelved display space.

These storage pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring dovetail drawer joints, brass hardware, and interior writing surfaces lined with leather or baize.

Authentic late Victorian examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery within the internal pigeonholes and drawers, original brass drop handles or pulls, natural timber grain variation, and hand-carved relief decorative details on the door panels.

Position the piece as a functional focal point in a study, hallway, or dining space, pairing its rich mahogany tone with contemporary neutral walls, minimalist ceramics, and understated modern lighting.

Dust the surface regularly using a clean, soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the timber finish, ensuring the item is kept away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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