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5 Drawer Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Table.
Philip Hunt Antiques
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5 Drawer Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Table.

1900 - 1920
Description

5 Drawer Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Table.

This Writing Table Features 5 Mahogany Lined drawers.

The Drawer Fronts Having Blind Fret Work to the Corners and Retain their Original Brass Swan Neck Handles.

The Writing Table is Raised upon Typical Chippendale Style Cabriole Legs with Boldly Carved Ball and Claw Feet and Carved Knees.

The Table Having a Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.

This Itm is Freestanding.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 29 1/2” (75cm)

Width 42” (107cm)

Depth 24” (61cm)

Kneehole 24” (61cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chippendale Writing Table to the 1900s.

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SA1048733
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LP87-38
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Description
5 Drawer Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Table.

This Writing Table Features 5 Mahogany Lined drawers.

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The Drawer Fronts Having Blind Fret Work to the Corners and Retain their Original Brass Swan Neck Handles.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A mahogany Chippendale style writing table featuring five carved drawers, a green leather inset writing surface, cabriole legs, and claw-and-ball feet.
fig 1. 5 Drawer Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Table.

The Writing Table is Raised upon Typical Chippendale Style Cabriole Legs with Boldly Carved Ball and Claw Feet and Carved Knees.

The Table Having a Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.

This Itm is Freestanding.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 29 1/2” (75cm)

Width 42” (107cm)

Depth 24” (61cm)

Kneehole 24” (61cm)

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chippendale Writing Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1048733
Dealers Internal Ref
LP87-38
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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5 Drawer Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Table.

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A mahogany Chippendale style writing table featuring five carved drawers, a green leather inset writing surface, cabriole legs, and claw-and-ball feet.
5 Drawer Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Table.
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A mahogany Chippendale style writing table featuring five carved drawers, a green leather inset writing surface, cabriole legs, and claw-and-ball feet.
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Chippendale style furniture, originating in the 18th century from English cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, combines elements of Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese design. Key characteristics include cabriole legs, ornate carving such as acanthus leaves or scrolls, ball-and-claw feet, and the extensive use of solid mahogany wood.

Traditional writing tables of this era were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, valued for their durability and rich grain. Writing surfaces often featured hand-tooled leather insets, while drawer hardware typically comprised cast brass drop handles with decorative backplates.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass fittings, and signs of hand-planing on secondary woods like pine or oak drawer linings. Natural wood shrinkage over time often creates slight irregularities in symmetry, alongside a rich, developed patina that modern reproductions cannot replicate.

Balance the heavy, dark wood proportions by placing the table against neutral, light-toned walls or alongside contemporary minimalist seating. Introduce modern lighting, such as a sleek brass task lamp, and pair with clean-lined accessories to create a refined contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish. Treat the leather insert with a specialized leather conditioner to prevent cracking, keeping the desk away from direct sunlight and central heating sources.
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