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Mid-victorian Exhibition Quality Burr Walnut Desk
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Mid-victorian Exhibition Quality Burr Walnut Desk

19th century
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Circa 1860. An exhibition quality mid Victorian burr walnut desk of unusual proportions. The top with two shaped shelves, supported by fluted uprights, the lower tier with a similar moulded edge supported on a wonderful scrolling arm which finishes with a pair of substantial finials. The top drawer pulls out to reveal a tooled and gilded leather insert writing surface, with inkwell to one side. The drawer is moulded and has fine burr walnut facing, side of this there is a pair of ribbed sections and three further drawers beneath each with raised shaped panels in burr walnut, with a single hinged locking arm, which secures all three drawers. The sides are in burr walnut and the whole piece rests on an enclosed moulded base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA985265
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32387
Description
Circa 1860. An exhibition quality mid Victorian burr walnut desk of unusual proportions.
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The top with two shaped shelves, supported by fluted uprights, the lower tier with a similar moulded edge supported on a wonderful scrolling arm which finishes with a pair of substantial finials.
Georgian Antiques

The top drawer pulls out to reveal a tooled and gilded leather insert writing surface, with inkwell to one side. The drawer is moulded and has fine burr walnut facing, side of this there is a pair of ribbed sections and three further drawers beneath each with raised shaped panels in burr walnut, with a single hinged locking arm, which secures all three drawers. The sides are in burr walnut and the whole piece rests on an enclosed moulded base.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA985265
Dealers Internal Ref
32387
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A mid-Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an upper superstructure with two open shelves supported by turned columns and scrolled side brackets above four drawers with turned wooden knobs.
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Archive I A mid-Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an upper superstructure with two open shelves supported by turned columns and scrolled side brackets above four drawers with turned wooden knobs.

Mid-Victorian Exhibition Quality Burr Walnut Desk

Archive II A mid-Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an upper superstructure with two open shelves supported by turned columns and scrolled side brackets above four drawers with turned wooden knobs. View II
Archive III A mid-Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an upper superstructure with two open shelves supported by turned columns and scrolled side brackets above four drawers with turned wooden knobs. View III
Archive IV A mid-Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an upper superstructure with two open shelves supported by turned columns and scrolled side brackets above four drawers with turned wooden knobs. View IV
Archive V A mid-Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an upper superstructure with two open shelves supported by turned columns and scrolled side brackets above four drawers with turned wooden knobs. View V
Archive VI A mid-Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an upper superstructure with two open shelves supported by turned columns and scrolled side brackets above four drawers with turned wooden knobs. View VI
Archive VII A mid-Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an upper superstructure with two open shelves supported by turned columns and scrolled side brackets above four drawers with turned wooden knobs. View VII
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A mid-Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an upper superstructure with two open shelves supported by turned columns and scrolled side brackets above four drawers with turned wooden knobs.
Mid-Victorian Exhibition Quality Burr Walnut Desk
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A mid-Victorian burr walnut writing desk featuring an upper superstructure with two open shelves supported by turned columns and scrolled side brackets above four drawers with turned wooden knobs.
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A Victorian burr walnut desk is a 19th-century writing cabinet crafted using the highly figured veneer from walnut tree burls. Popular during the mid-to-late Victorian era, these pieces often feature intricate tiered shelves, carved supports, and compact drawers designed for personal correspondence.

Victorian writing desks were commonly constructed with a solid hardwood core, such as pine or mahogany, covered in decorative burr walnut or rosewood veneers. Key structural components often feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, turned columns, and solid brass hardware or lock mechanisms.

Authentic mid-Victorian pieces display period-correct construction details, including hand-carved scrolling supports, original brass locks, and hand-cut dovetailing inside drawer linings. The burr walnut veneer typically exhibits natural patination, subtle age-related crazing in the finish, and authentic wear patterns around handles and work surfaces.

A Victorian burr walnut desk functions as a focal point in contemporary home offices or living areas when paired with minimalist desk accessories and clean-lined seating. The warm tones and decorative grain contrast effectively against neutral walls, dark academia libraries, or transitional schemes.

Preserve burr walnut furniture by maintaining a stable indoor humidity level and keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain using a soft cloth, avoiding synthetic silicone sprays.
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