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Antique Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

19th century
Sold 4 September 2024 · Marylebone Antiques
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A beautiful antique mahogany kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period.

This actually has a brass plaque in the top drawer from when it was presented as a gift in 1947. The wood is a tightly figured fiddleback mahogany, with walnut cross banding on the drawer fronts. The drawers have high quality brass ring pull handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. This has a lovely kidney shape, the top is inset faded black leather. The stretchered base is beautifully designed, this has a polished back so can be used as a free standing item.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 52 inches , 131 cm

Depth – 25 inches , 63 cm

Height – 30 inches , 75 cm

Knee height – 23 inches , 59 cm

Knee width – 19 inches , 49 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Kidney Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1049037
Dealers Internal Reference
7972
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Description
A beautiful antique mahogany kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period.

This actually has a brass plaque in the top drawer from when it was presented as a gift in 1947. The wood is a tightly figured fiddleback mahogany, with walnut cross banding on the drawer fronts. The drawers have high quality brass ring pull handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. This has a lovely kidney shape, the top is inset faded black leather.

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The stretchered base is beautifully designed, this has a polished back so can be used as a free standing item.
Marylebone Antiques
fig 1. An antique kidney-shaped mahogany desk featuring a black leather top, multiple small drawers with brass ring pulls, and an interconnected stretcher base.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 52 inches , 131 cm

Depth – 25 inches , 63 cm

Height – 30 inches , 75 cm

Knee height – 23 inches , 59 cm

Knee width – 19 inches , 49 cm

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Kidney Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1049037
Dealers Internal Ref
7972
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique kidney-shaped mahogany desk featuring a black leather top, multiple small drawers with brass ring pulls, and an interconnected stretcher base.
Antique Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCurved kidney silhouette, Brass ring pulls, Inlaid wood veneer, Turned stretcher base
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

FAQs

Kidney-shaped desks first appeared in the late 18th century during the Georgian period, designed to offer an ergonomic curve that wrapped comfortably around the user while maximising surface area.

These desks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or satinwood, often featuring inlaid veneers, solid brass hardware, and inset tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is assessed by examining dovetail joinery in the drawers, tool marks, the natural oxidisation of the timber, and the construction methods used on the secondary internal woods.

Pair the traditional wood tones with modern minimalist seating, contemporary abstract art, and streamlined lighting to create a balanced study space that highlights the pieces heritage.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax sparingly, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and treating the leather surface with specialised leather creams to prevent cracking.
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