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Late Victorian Oak Knee Hole Desk
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for sale €995     $1,080
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Late Victorian Oak Knee Hole Desk

19th century
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Late Victorian oak knee hole desk, it will split into three sections . The top has three drawers across with three drawers to each pedestal, all with ornate brass handles and Hobbs & co brass locks. The desk stands on OG bracket feet, the top has the original faux leather liner in dark green , this has age and wear marks, but is usable. we can provide a quote to replace this liner with a leather one ? the knee hole size is 60 X 60 cms

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07839063
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Hobbs & Co stamped brass locks: patented London lockmaker active in this period.
Machine-made lever locks: standard brass lock production from the 1880s onwards.
Relief-carved strapwork drawer fronts: revival decoration popular during the 1880s and 1890s.
Medullary rays in the oak top banding: quarter-sawn timber standard in period joinery.
Cast brass handles with foliate plates: original style hardware fitting the overall design.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
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SA977009
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Description
Late Victorian oak knee hole desk, it will split into three sections .
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The top has three drawers across with three drawers to each pedestal, all with ornate brass handles and Hobbs & co brass locks.
James R Millington Antiques

The desk stands on OG bracket feet, the top has the original faux leather liner in dark green , this has age and wear marks, but is usable. we can provide a quote to replace this liner with a leather one ? the knee hole size is 60 X 60 cms

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 07839063
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Hobbs & Co stamped brass locks: patented London lockmaker active in this period.
Machine-made lever locks: standard brass lock production from the 1880s onwards.
Relief-carved strapwork drawer fronts: revival decoration popular during the 1880s and 1890s.
Medullary rays in the oak top banding: quarter-sawn timber standard in period joinery.
Cast brass handles with foliate plates: original style hardware fitting the overall design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA977009
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
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Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
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A late Victorian carved oak kneehole pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with relief carving and brass handles.
Late Victorian oak knee hole desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved drawer fronts, Brass swan-neck handles, Kneehole recessed centre, Moulded plinth base
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 138 cm (54 in) x D 73 cm (29 in)

This late Victorian oak kneehole desk from 1890 works well in a gentleman's library or a home study to provide a substantial writing surface with ample storage. The warm brown timber has a rich natural grain, complemented by brass swan-neck handles on nine drawers and decorative relief carving across the drawer fronts. The desk splits into three sections and stands on ogee bracket feet, measuring 77 cm high, 138 cm wide, and 73 cm deep overall, with a kneehole measuring 60 cm high and 60 cm wide. The top holds a dark green faux leather writing liner that shows signs of age and wear. Hobbs & co brass locks secure the drawers, and moulded plinth bases anchor each pedestal firmly to the floor.

FAQs

Late Victorian oak furniture is recognised for its solid, substantial construction, dark or warm wood tones, and decorative surface ornamentation such as blind fretwork, scrollwork, or relief carving inspired by historical styles like Tudor and Gothic Revival.

These desks were typically constructed using native hardwoods such as English oak, walnut, or mahogany, often features solid or veneered drawer fronts, dovetail joinery, and cast brass hardware such as drop or swan-neck handles.

Authentic pieces generally show signs of age-appropriate wear, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass locks or stamped lock plates, and solid wood construction on the internal drawer linings rather than modern plywood or particleboard.

A carved oak desk can serve as a focal point in a modern study or library by pairing it with clean-lined modern lighting, neutral walls, and contemporary seating to balance the heavy wood tone and elaborate detail.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the wood grain. Avoid placement near direct heat sources or damp environments to prevent wood movement and cracking.
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