Antique Victorian Folk Flat Top Kidney Desk with Side Cabinets – 1910s #22546

This antique Victorian folk flat top desk dates to the early 1910s and features a beautiful kidney-shaped writing surface with a flowing serpentine front profile. The sculptural case design, elegant curves, and integrated storage give this piece both strong visual presence and excellent everyday functionality.

The desk stands on Queen Anne–style cabriole legs terminating in rounded pad feet, creating a graceful curved silhouette. The case corners are accented with twist-carved rope-style pilasters, while the lower case is framed with stepped molded apron banding that adds architectural depth and period character.

Original solid brass ring pulls mounted on circular rosette backplates accent the drawer fronts, retaining warm antique patina and authentic hardware styling.

This desk also incorporates built-in curved end cabinet compartments, accessed by hinged side doors, seamlessly integrated into the rounded case design for concealed side storage.

The rear of the desk is fully finished with a serpentine curved back profile, allowing for attractive center-of-room placement rather than wall-only use.

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Overall Dimensions
• Width (widest point): Approximately 47 inches
• Depth (deepest point): Approximately 30 inches
• Height: Approximately 30 inches

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Drawer Measurements

Center Drawers (2):
• Width: Approximately 16 inches
• Depth: Approximately 17 inches (shallowest interior depth)
• Height: Just over 4 inches
• Outside depth measurement: Approximately 20 inches

Side Cabinet Interior (Each):
• Width: Approximately 9 inches
• Depth: Approximately 19 inches
• Height: Approximately 5–6 inches

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Construction & Features
• Solid wood construction
• Kidney-shaped top with serpentine front profile
• Queen Anne–style cabriole legs with pad feet
• Rope-twist carved corner pilasters
• Stepped molded apron banding
• Original brass ring pull hardware with rosette mounts
• Two central storage drawers
• Two curved side cabinet compartments with hinged doors
• Finished back for freestanding placement
• Folk Victorian / Queen Anne Revival influence
• Circa 1910s

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CONDITION

This desk is in good antique condition with surface wear, minor finish variations, small nicks, and age-related character consistent with early 20th-century furniture. These characteristics add to the authentic patina and antique appeal. Please review all photos carefully for full condition details.

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This elegant kidney desk combines Victorian craftsmanship with practical storage and a freestanding sculptural profile — a standout statement piece for home offices, libraries, bedrooms, or historic interiors.

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SHIPPING

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