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Fine Quality Antique Carved Oak Writing Table - 19th Century

Name: Fine Quality Antique Carved Oak Writing Table - 19th Century
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1072980
Price: 1396 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Prior and Willis

Description

Presenting an antique quality 19th Century carved oak writing table, serving as a desk or dressing table, featuring a classical Victorian Gothic design.

With delightful age and charm, having seen around 6 generations of life, this piece boasts a unique patina. Its breathtaking profuse carving includes wonderful twist stretchers and uprights. Finished on both sides, with dummy drawers on the back, it can be positioned in the center of a room.

Crafted from solid wood with no loose joints or woodworm, it exudes character and allure as a rare find. The drawers glide smoothly, offering practical storage.

Measuring 92cm wide (89cm wide top), 63cm in depth (52cm deep top), and standing at a height of 71cm (with a knee hole measuring 59cm), this versatile piece suits various spaces.

In very good antique condition, it bears minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, repairs, wear, imperfections, and alterations. Originally equipped with concealed castors (which can be replaced upon request).

Identified by stock number 8559, this item is backed by a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.

Benefit from competitive shipping rates for both domestic and overseas destinations, ensuring swift door-to-door service.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Carved Oak Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1072980

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8559

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Description

Presenting an antique quality 19th Century carved oak writing table, serving as a desk or dressing table, featuring a classical Victorian Gothic design.

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With delightful age and charm, having seen around 6 generations of life, this piece boasts a unique patina.

Prior and Willis

Its breathtaking profuse carving includes wonderful twist stretchers and uprights. Finished on both sides, with dummy drawers on the back, it can be positioned in the center of a room.

fig 1. A 19th-century dark oak writing table featuring a green leather top with gold tooling, carved apron, and barley twist legs. — fig 1. Fine Quality Antique Carved Oak Writing Table - 19th Century

Crafted from solid wood with no loose joints or woodworm, it exudes character and allure as a rare find. The drawers glide smoothly, offering practical storage.

Measuring 92cm wide (89cm wide top), 63cm in depth (52cm deep top), and standing at a height of 71cm (with a knee hole measuring 59cm), this versatile piece suits various spaces.

fig 2. A 19th-century dark oak writing table featuring a green leather top with gold tooling, carved apron, and barley twist legs. — fig 2. Fine Quality Antique Carved Oak Writing Table - 19th Century

In very good antique condition, it bears minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, repairs, wear, imperfections, and alterations. Originally equipped with concealed castors (which can be replaced upon request).

fig 3. A 19th-century dark oak writing table featuring a green leather top with gold tooling, carved apron, and barley twist legs. — fig 3. Fine Quality Antique Carved Oak Writing Table - 19th Century

Identified by stock number 8559, this item is backed by a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.

Benefit from competitive shipping rates for both domestic and overseas destinations, ensuring swift door-to-door service.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Carved Oak Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1072980

Dealers Internal Ref

8559

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A 19th-century carved oak writing table typically features solid oak construction, intricate hand-carved relief work along the frieze, turnings such as barley twist or spiral legs, and an inset leather or skiver writing surface on the tabletop.

Period writing desks were primarily constructed from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Writing surfaces were commonly lined with gold-tooled leather or baize, while drawers and support structures utilised mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-dovetailed joints.

Authentic 19th-century oak desks display signs of age such as natural shrinkage, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, historical wear around the footrests or stretchers, and original brass hardware or locks showing natural oxidisation.

A carved oak writing table can be styled in a modern interior as a focal study desk or hall table. Pairing it with contemporary neutral walls, modern desk lighting, and minimalist desk accessories highlights its detailed woodwork without visual clutter.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Clean the inset leather surface gently with a dedicated leather conditioner, avoiding harsh chemical sprays or excess water.

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