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Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880
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Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880

19th century
Description

Wonderful period Victorian 'Dickens Desk' in mahogan

The desk is modelled after the same type of pedestal desk Charles Dicken's used to write classics such as 'Oliver Twist' and 'Great expectations

Hand crafted from mahogany with a wonderful patina and finish

Features a sloped writing surface and raised shelves to the back with four drawers to each turret and these can be locked

Writing surfaces are finished in tooled leather with gilt embossing

Very comfortable to sit at and over a great Victorian desk with a wonderful story behind it

Circa 1880

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1073229
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Wonderful period Victorian 'Dickens Desk' in mahogan
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The desk is modelled after the same type of pedestal desk Charles Dicken's used to write classics such as 'Oliver Twist' and 'Great expectations.
Canonbury Antiques

Hand crafted from mahogany with a wonderful patina and finish

fig 1. Victorian mahogany Dickens desk with a sloped leather writing surface, raised drawer banks, and a central gallery.
fig 1. Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880

Features a sloped writing surface and raised shelves to the back with four drawers to each turret and these can be locked

Writing surfaces are finished in tooled leather with gilt embossing

Very comfortable to sit at and over a great Victorian desk with a wonderful story behind it

Circa 1880

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1073229
Canonbury Antiques
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Victorian mahogany Dickens desk with a sloped leather writing surface, raised drawer banks, and a central gallery.
Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880
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Victorian mahogany Dickens desk with a sloped leather writing surface, raised drawer banks, and a central gallery.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSloped writing top, twin pedestal drawers, turned wooden knobs, spindle gallery
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk dates from 1880 in the style associated with Charles Dickens. The piece uses warm brown mahogany with a visible patina, paired with red leather writing inserts featuring gilt-tooled borders and brass hardware on the drawers. Details include turned wooden drawer knobs, carved corbels beneath the upper drawer banks, a spindle gallery along the back rail, and a central sloped writing box. Measuring 122 cm high, 140 cm wide, and 79 cm deep, the desk suits a traditional study or a home office library as a practical workspace. The configuration provides extensive drawer storage across the pedestals and upper turrets, alongside flat surface areas suitable for daily paperwork and computer use.

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A Dickens desk is a late 19th-century variation of a pedestal desk featuring a sloped central writing surface flanked by raised banks of small drawers and a central spindle gallery.

These desks are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, turned wooden handles, and gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces from this period demonstrate hand-cut dovetail construction, original brass lever locks, natural wear along internal drawer runners, and aged patina on the timber surfaces.

Place a Victorian desk in a dedicated home office or library setting, balancing its visual weight with modern desk accessories, contemporary artwork, and neutral lighting.

Dust the timber with a soft microfibre cloth and apply natural beeswax annually along the grain, while cleaning the leather inset with specialized leather care products to prevent drying.
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