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Mahogany Two Drawer Writing Table
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Mahogany Two Drawer Writing Table

19th century
Description

Mahogany writing/side table, the large rectangular top with moulded edge, above two frieze drawers and false draws to opposing side fitted with turned mahogany handles. Raised on reeded turned tapering legs with brass caps and castors.

Dimensions

Height 30 Inches

Width 41 Inches

Depth 24 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1062046
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Description
Mahogany writing/side table, the large rectangular top with moulded edge, above two frieze drawers and false draws to opposing side fitted with turned mahogany handles. Raised on reeded turned tapering legs with brass caps and castors.

Dimensions

Height 30 Inches

Width 41 Inches

Depth 24 Inches

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1062046
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Mahogany Two Drawer Writing Table

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CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A mahogany writing table featuring two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, fluted turned legs, side scroll details, and brass castors.
Mahogany Two Drawer Writing Table
Ref: SA1062046
A mahogany writing table featuring two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, fluted turned legs, side scroll details, and brass castors.
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Antique mahogany writing tables typically feature a flat timber top, one or more frieze drawers, and turned or reeded legs often mounted on brass castors. They were created primarily for correspondence and administrative work in home studies or libraries.

These desks were commonly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, using dovetail joinery for the drawer construction. Hardware typically consisted of brass castors, handles, or turned wooden knobs made from matching timber.

Authentic pieces display signs of period construction, such as hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, original brass castors, and natural oxidisation on the underside of the wood. The patina of hand-waxed mahogany also reflects age and gentle wear over time.

A traditional mahogany desk functions well as a compact work-from-home station, a hallway console table, or a dressing table in a bedroom. Pairing dark wood with modern lighting, contemporary art, or neutral textiles creates a balanced contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent drying or splitting.
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