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Antique Very Fine Quality Small 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,470     $1,595
£1,256

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Antique Very Fine Quality Small 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk. Lovely age colour and patina. Recently restored to a very good standard.

No loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. There is a drawer to the front that slides freely and a dummy drawer to the rear. Stands on period brass castors.

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

Overall maximum dimensions: 51cmW x 43cmD x 73cmH (61cmH 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.

Stock No. 8385.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

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Prior and Willis has dated this Small Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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8385
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk. Lovely age colour and patina. Recently restored to a very good standard.

No loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. There is a drawer to the front that slides freely and a dummy drawer to the rear. Stands on period brass castors.

fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany writing table featuring a single drawer with twin wooden knobs, set upon slender turned legs terminating in brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Very Fine Quality Small 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

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

Overall maximum dimensions: 51cmW x 43cmD x 73cmH (61cmH 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

Stock No. 8385.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Small Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1017068
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8385
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Telephone 07866 705199
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Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century mahogany writing table featuring a single drawer with twin wooden knobs, set upon slender turned legs terminating in brass castors.
Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing table
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A 19th-century mahogany writing table featuring a single drawer with twin wooden knobs, set upon slender turned legs terminating in brass castors.
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During the 19th century, writing tables became central fixtures in private libraries, drawing rooms, and studies across Britain. Designed specifically for personal correspondence, these pieces evolved from earlier library tables into more compact, portable forms with integrated drawers for pens and paper.

Craftsmen primarily utilized solid mahogany and mahogany veneers due to the woods fine grain, stability, and deep warm tone. Construction typically featured hand-dovetailed drawer joints, turned hardwood legs, and solid brass castors for mobility.

Authentic pieces generally show hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, original brass castors with natural tarnish, and uneven shrinkage in solid wood drawer bottoms. Signs of age-related wear around the drawer pulls and natural timber oxidation also indicate genuine period construction.

A small writing table can serve as an elegant hallway console, a compact home office desk, or an occasional side table behind a sofa. Pairing timber tones with modern lighting or contemporary artwork creates an engaging contrast between period craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, following the direction of the wood grain. Protect the timber surface from direct sunlight and heat sources, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the original finish and patina.
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