Superb Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk with Brass Gallery, c.1860

Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk

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A truly superb Victorian inlaid burr walnut kidney desk, dating to circa 1860, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and elegant mid-19th century design. The beautifully shaped kidney form is veneered in finely figured burr walnut, richly coloured and enhanced by intricate inlaid decoration that frames the top and drawers.

The writing surface is inset with a green leather panel, bordered by delicate tooling and surrounded by an exquisite marquetry band. Above, the desk is finished with a cast brass gallery, adding both refinement and practicality.

The frieze is fitted with a series of drawers, all lined in mahogany drawer linings, demonstrating the quality of construction. Each drawer retains its original turned walnut segmented knob handles, further emphasising authenticity and attention to detail.

Raised on elegant cabriole legs united by a turned stretcher, the desk is finished on all sides, allowing it to stand freely in the centre of a room — ideal for use as a writing desk, library table, or statement piece in a study or office.

A fine and highly decorative example of Victorian furniture, combining beauty, function, and craftsmanship.

This Victorian kidney deskis in my opinion ‘the best in class’ on the market, in my 50 years of trading I have never owned or seen one as good.

Key Features

• Exceptional Victorian burr walnut kidney desk, circa 1860
• Beautiful inlaid decoration and finely figured veneers
• Green leather writing surface with tooled border
• Elegant cast brass gallery
• Drawers with quality mahogany linings
• Retains original turned walnut segmented knob handles
• Raised on cabriole legs with turned stretcher
• Finished all around – suitable for centre-of-room placement
• Rich colour and outstanding overall condition

Dimensions

• Width: 120 cm (47 ¼ ins)
• Depth (ends): 61 cm (24 ins)
• Depth (centre): 54 cm (21 ins)
• Height: 72.5 cm (28 ½ ins)

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• Delivery
• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.
• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

This Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
• Guarantee

This Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Desk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

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• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
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