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Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Library Writing Table
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Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Library Writing Table

19th century
Sold 18 February 2025 · Prior and Willis
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Antique fine quality 19th Century burr walnut library writing table desk. Lovely age colour and patina. Recently restored to a good standard and has a beautiful tooled leather skiver.

No loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The mahogany lined drawers slide freely.

Would look great in the right location! A charming quality piece.

Overall maximum dimensions: 125cmW x 64cmD x 75cmH (64cmH knee hole).

In very good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations, as is to be expected with functional antique furniture. Would have had concealed castors originally (replacements could be fitted if required).

Stock No. M8383.

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Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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M8383
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique fine quality 19th Century burr walnut library writing table desk. Lovely age colour and patina. Recently restored to a good standard and has a beautiful tooled leather skiver.

No loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The mahogany lined drawers slide freely.

fig 1. An antique burr walnut writing table with a black leather inset top, gilt tooling, and carved wooden supports.
fig 1. Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Library Writing Table

Would look great in the right location! A charming quality piece.

Overall maximum dimensions: 125cmW x 64cmD x 75cmH (64cmH knee hole).

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In very good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations, as is to be expected with functional antique furniture.
Prior and Willis

Would have had concealed castors originally (replacements could be fitted if required).

Stock No. M8383.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1014470
Dealers Internal Ref
M8383
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/westnorfolk
Verified Since Jan 2015
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An antique burr walnut writing table with a black leather inset top, gilt tooling, and carved wooden supports.
Antique fine quality 19th Century burr walnut library writing table
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An antique burr walnut writing table with a black leather inset top, gilt tooling, and carved wooden supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Gilt tooled leather inset, Turned pedestal legs, Scrolled feet

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A burr walnut writing table is a freestanding piece of furniture crafted during the 19th century, featuring distinctive swirled wood grain veneer and typically designed for study or correspondence.

These tables are traditionally constructed with a solid secondary wood framing, overlaid with highly figured burr walnut veneer, and often incorporate hand-tooled leather writing inserts and turned wooden supports.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the dovetail joints in the drawers, the natural oxidisation of the timber, hand-cut screws, and the quality of the veneer matching.

This piece functions effectively as a focal point in a home office or living room, paired with contrasting modern seating to highlight its historic craftsmanship.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber and leather surfaces.
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