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Early Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
For sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €930     $1,010
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Early Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

Circa 1840, An early Victorian desk offered in showroom condition.

Inverted breakfront shape with a new black leather inset top and tooled edge.

This desk comes in one piece, consisting of 3 drawers over 3 cupboards and a plinth base.

The drawers all function well and are of solid oak construction, with bun handles.

W 120cm/47"

D 51cm/20"

H 76cm/30"

Knee height 60cm/23.75"

Cupboard (left and right) interior

W 36cm/14"

Interior D 47cm/18.5"

Interior H 48cm/19"

Central cupboard interior W 38cm/15"

Interior D 33cm/13"

Interior H 48cm/19"

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA959776
Dealers Internal Reference
ONE230131B
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Description
Circa 1840, An early Victorian desk offered in showroom condition.

Inverted breakfront shape with a new black leather inset top and tooled edge.

This desk comes in one piece, consisting of 3 drawers over 3 cupboards and a plinth base.

fig 1. An Early Victorian mahogany kneehole desk with a dark leather writing surface, three frieze drawers, side cupboards, and turned wooden handles.
fig 1. Early Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

The drawers all function well and are of solid oak construction, with bun handles.

W 120cm/47"

D 51cm/20"

H 76cm/30"

Knee height 60cm/23.75"

Cupboard (left and right) interior

W 36cm/14"

Interior D 47cm/18.5"

Interior H 48cm/19"

Central cupboard interior W 38cm/15"

Interior D 33cm/13"

Interior H 48cm/19"

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Victorian era.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA959776
Dealers Internal Ref
ONE230131B
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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An Early Victorian mahogany kneehole desk with a dark leather writing surface, three frieze drawers, side cupboards, and turned wooden handles.
Early Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
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An Early Victorian mahogany kneehole desk with a dark leather writing surface, three frieze drawers, side cupboards, and turned wooden handles.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned knob handles, recessed central cupboard, inset leather writing top, plinth base
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This early Victorian kneehole desk is constructed from warm brown mahogany with solid oak drawer interiors and stands on a plinth base. The inverted breakfront body holds a black inset leather writing surface with a tooled edge, accompanied by three frieze drawers above three cupboards, all fitted with turned wooden bun handles. Visible details include panelled cabinet doors, brass hinges, and a moulded top edge above the drawers. Measuring 76 cm high, 120 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, this practical writing table fits easily into a home office, study, or traditional sitting room as a workspace or decorative storage unit.

FAQs

A Victorian kneehole desk is a piece of writing furniture featuring a central recessed space for legroom, flanked by side pedestals containing drawers or cupboards, topped with a flat writing surface.

These desks were constructed primarily from mahogany or mahogany veneers, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, brass lock mechanisms, and tool-embossed leather inserts on the primary writing surface.

Authentic Early Victorian pieces display hand-sawn drawer linings, original wooden turned handles or brass hardware, solid plinth bases or castors, and natural age-related wear to the timber finish and leather top.

Position the desk in a home office flanked by modern neutral walls, paired with contemporary task lighting and minimalist seating to complement the rich tones of the natural timber.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax polish sparingly along the wood grain twice yearly, and clean the leather inset with a specialized leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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