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19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
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£2,850
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19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

19th century
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Sn5272 Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing desk of goods proportions, having new tooled black leather to the top flanked by two sliders above long centre drawer flanked by two drawers to the left and one deep drawer to the right, all fitted with original brass handles and decorated with brass moulding throughout, all standing on tapered brass inlaid legs terminating in brass cups and castors. This antique desk is polished to each side enabling free standing. The desk has been sympathetically restored and is in home ready condition. c1890

H30" H24.5"-kneehole W51" D27.5"

H77cm H62cm-kneehole W130cm D70cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
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Nimbus Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1004395
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Sn5272
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Sn5272 Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing desk of goods proportions, having new tooled black leather to the top flanked by two sliders above long centre drawer flanked by two drawers to the left and one deep drawer to the right, all fitted with original brass handles and decorated with brass moulding throughout, all standing on tapered brass inlaid legs terminating in brass cups and castors. This antique desk is polished to each side enabling free standing. The desk has been sympathetically restored and is in home ready condition. c1890

H30" H24.5"-kneehole W51" D27.5"

H77cm H62cm-kneehole W130cm D70cm

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Nimbus Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1004395
Dealers Internal Ref
Sn5272
Nimbus Antiques
Nimbus Antiques
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We offer a wide, high quality range of antique furniture all of which are restored to the highest standard in our own workshops

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A 19th-century mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, brass-trimmed drawers with ring handles, tapered legs, and brass castors.
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
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A 19th-century mahogany writing table is a freestanding desk typically designed with frieze drawers, a leather-inset writing surface, and slender tapered or turned legs. Popular during the Regency and Victorian eras, these tables offered functional storage while serving as refined centrepieces for private libraries and study rooms.

These writing tables were primarily constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often featuring boxwood or brass string inlay. The writing tops commonly incorporated hand-tooled leather, while drawers were assembled using hand-cut dovetail joints and fitted with solid brass handles.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, such as slightly irregular dovetail joints, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and authentic age wear on the leather surface. Inspecting the drawer linings for wood shrinkage and checking for original castors can also confirm age.

An antique writing table can serve as a functional home office desk or a console table in a spacious hallway. Pairing it with a modern task chair or a contemporary metallic lamp creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and minimalist modern design.

Maintain the mahogany framework by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year, wiping along the wood grain. Clean the leather inset with a lightly damp cloth and treat it periodically with a leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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