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A Serpentine Fronted Burr Walnut Desk C1920
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A Serpentine Fronted Burr Walnut Desk C1920

1900 - 1920
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A serpentine fronted Burr Walnut desk dating from around 1920. This beautiful desk has a wide cross banded and moulded edge to the top. It has a long drawer over the knee hole with a shaped frieze underneath. It has two graduating drawers to each side and all drawers are Oak lined with original Brass handles. It stands on long cabriole legs on a pad foot.

Measures: Height: 31" x Depth: 21.5" x Width: 42"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Serpentine Burr Walnut Desk to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78.8cm (31.02")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242759
Dealers Internal Reference
W4169/28.10
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A serpentine fronted Burr Walnut desk dating from around 1920. This beautiful desk has a wide cross banded and moulded edge to the top. It has a long drawer over the knee hole with a shaped frieze underneath.
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It has two graduating drawers to each side and all drawers are Oak lined with original Brass handles.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

It stands on long cabriole legs on a pad foot.

fig 1. A 1920s burr walnut serpentine-fronted desk featuring five drawers with brass handles and cabriole legs.
fig 1. A Serpentine Fronted Burr Walnut Desk C1920

Measures: Height: 31" x Depth: 21.5" x Width: 42"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A 1920s burr walnut serpentine-fronted desk featuring five drawers with brass handles and cabriole legs.
fig 2. A Serpentine Fronted Burr Walnut Desk C1920

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Serpentine Burr Walnut Desk to the 1920s.

Height
78.8cm (31.02")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242759
Dealers Internal Ref
W4169/28.10
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

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Archive I A 1920s burr walnut serpentine-fronted desk featuring five drawers with brass handles and cabriole legs.

A Serpentine Fronted Burr Walnut Desk C1920

Archive II A 1920s burr walnut serpentine-fronted desk featuring five drawers with brass handles and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A 1920s burr walnut serpentine-fronted desk featuring five drawers with brass handles and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A 1920s burr walnut serpentine-fronted desk featuring five drawers with brass handles and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A 1920s burr walnut serpentine-fronted desk featuring five drawers with brass handles and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A 1920s burr walnut serpentine-fronted desk featuring five drawers with brass handles and cabriole legs. View VI
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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 194
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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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A 1920s burr walnut serpentine-fronted desk featuring five drawers with brass handles and cabriole legs.
A SERPENTINE FRONTED BURR WALNUT DESK C1920
Ref: SA1242759
A 1920s burr walnut serpentine-fronted desk featuring five drawers with brass handles and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQueen Anne Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Cabriole legs, Burr walnut veneer, Brass swan-neck handles
  • SizeH 78.8 cm (31 in) x W 106.5 cm (42 in) x D 54.5 cm (21 in)

This Queen Anne Revival desk dates from 1920 and uses warm brown burr walnut veneer with brass hardware. The serpentine front features a moulded top edge, a wide long drawer positioned centrally above the kneehole, and four graduating side drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles and decorative backplates. The shaped frieze curves above the knee space, while the structure rests on long cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. The piece measures 78.8 cm high by 106.5 cm wide and 54.5 cm deep. Position this desk in a gentleman's library, study or home office as a workspace or writing table. The compact footprint fits comfortably against a perimeter wall or floating in the room, while the five storage compartments organise correspondence, stationery and desk accessories within easy reach. The warm wood tones and traditional silhouette suit both period interiors and modern traditional living spaces.

FAQs

A serpentine front desk features an undulating, wave-like front profile, combined with figure-rich burr walnut veneers popularised during the 18th century and revived in the early 20th century.

These pieces typically utilize figure-grained burr walnut veneers applied over solid timber frames, fitted with hand-dovetailed drawer boxes, cast brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs.

Authentic 1920s revival pieces often feature hand-cut dovetails, secondary timbers like oak or pine inside drawers, original cast brass hardware showing mild oxidisation, and genuine veneer figure rather than modern printed patterns.

Position the desk against a neutral wall to highlight the timber grain, styled with a modern desk lamp, sculptural accessories, or a contemporary leather chair to balance historic craftsmanship with clean lines.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting or cracking, cleaning regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying natural beeswax polish annually.
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