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Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Desk
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Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Desk

19th century
Sold 30 October 2024 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A good quality antique Victorian Aesthetic movement writing table or desk dating from circa 1895. In a well-figured walnut it features and oversailing top with red faux-leather writing surface, above two drawers with original brass drop handles and it stands on elegant turned legs united by turned stretchers. A well-proportioned piece, it is a good size, offering lots of work space but not too large. In original condition, with beautiful patina and colour to the walnut with wear and marks to the top commensurate with age.

Construction/Wood:

WALNUT

Condition Report:

Good original condition. Solid and sturdy. Good colour and patina. Wear and marks to the top commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Depth: 51cm

Width: 91cm

Height: 74cm

Height To Underneath: 62cm

Drawers Internal: 6cm High x 27cm Wide x 36cm Deep

Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Desk to the 1890s.

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SA1087292
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Description
A good quality antique Victorian Aesthetic movement writing table or desk dating from circa 1895. In a well-figured walnut it features and oversailing top with red faux-leather writing surface, above two drawers with original brass drop handles and it stands on elegant turned legs united by turned stretchers. A well-proportioned piece, it is a good size, offering lots of work space but not too large.
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In original condition, with beautiful patina and colour to the walnut with wear and marks to the top commensurate with age.
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fig 1. A Victorian walnut writing desk featuring a red leather top, two drawers with brass pulls, and elaborately turned legs with a lower stretcher.
fig 1. Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Desk

Construction/Wood:

WALNUT

Condition Report:

Good original condition. Solid and sturdy. Good colour and patina. Wear and marks to the top commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Depth: 51cm

Width: 91cm

Height: 74cm

Height To Underneath: 62cm

Drawers Internal: 6cm High x 27cm Wide x 36cm Deep

Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087292
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Archive I A Victorian walnut writing desk featuring a red leather top, two drawers with brass pulls, and elaborately turned legs with a lower stretcher. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Desk

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A Victorian walnut writing desk featuring a red leather top, two drawers with brass pulls, and elaborately turned legs with a lower stretcher.
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Desk
Ref: SA1087292
A Victorian walnut writing desk featuring a red leather top, two drawers with brass pulls, and elaborately turned legs with a lower stretcher.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Aesthetic Movement
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Leather insert top, Brass drop handles, H-stretcher base

FAQs

The Victorian Aesthetic Movement emerged in the late 19th century, promoting craftsmanship, simplicity, and artistic expression over heavy industrial ornamentation.

Cabinet makers typically utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, frequently incorporating leather inserts and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional patina on the wood, period-appropriate brass fittings, and signs of genuine age and wear.

Pairing an antique wooden desk with modern minimalist seating creates a balanced contrast that highlights the historic craftsmanship within a modern space.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply micro-crystalline wax sparingly to the wood while keeping leather conditioned with specialized balms.
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