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Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Name: Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1055572
Price: 1185 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this stunning Victorian Mahogany writing table / Desk.

Dating 1840 ish and all made in mahogany with wonderful proportions, all raised on these brass cup castors on turned slender legs with this two drawer arrangement, drawers fitted with turned knobs and having a moulded edge.

The top having this moulded edge with this Leather insert.

No expense spared, having this replacement quality leather, Maroon in colour with Gold and blind tooling.

Original polish plus patina its this medium mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks and NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on and line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

106cm (41.73")

Depth

74cm (29.13")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1055572

Dealers Internal Reference

00811

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this stunning Victorian Mahogany writing table / Desk.

Dating 1840 ish and all made in mahogany with wonderful proportions, all raised on these brass cup castors on turned slender legs with this two drawer arrangement, drawers fitted with turned knobs and having a moulded edge.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a dark red leather insert top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and four turned legs. — fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

The top having this moulded edge with this Leather insert.

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No expense spared, having this replacement quality leather, Maroon in colour with Gold and blind tooling.

Brookside Antiques

Original polish plus patina its this medium mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a dark red leather insert top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and four turned legs. — fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks and NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on and line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

fig 3. A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a dark red leather insert top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and four turned legs. — fig 3. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 4. A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a dark red leather insert top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and four turned legs. — fig 4. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 5. A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a dark red leather insert top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and four turned legs. — fig 5. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

fig 6. A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a dark red leather insert top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and four turned legs. — fig 6. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 7. A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a dark red leather insert top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and four turned legs. — fig 7. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

106cm (41.73")

Depth

74cm (29.13")

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1055572

Dealers Internal Ref

00811

About the Dealer

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Victorian writing tables typically feature solid hardwood construction, turned or reeded legs, rectangular tops often fitted with leather inserts, and practical frieze drawers for stationery storage.

These pieces were commonly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring hand-dovetailed drawers, brass escutcheons, and gilded leather writing surfaces.

Look for signs of period construction, including hand-cut dovetail joints, original wooden knob handles or brass hardware, natural wood shrinkage on drawer linings, and authentic age wear on the turned legs.

Pair the warm mahogany wood with a modern desk chair, minimalist table lamp, and framed contemporary artwork to create a balanced mix of traditional construction and modern design.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish annually, while keeping the leather insert clean with dedicated leather nourishment creams away from direct sunlight.

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Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

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