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Writing Table Victorian Mahogany
Harper Baxter
for sale €374     $406
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Writing Table Victorian Mahogany

19th century
For Sale by Harper Baxter
Description

19th Century mahogany writing desk.

The top with three-quarter gallery above two frieze drawers and solid interiors. Raised on rectangular section tapered supports, connected by turned stretcher, terminating in bun feet.

Light scratches to top commensurate with age.

England, circa 1860

Height: 89.4 cm

Writing Surface Height: 75.7 cm

Width: 101.8 cm

Depth: 52.1 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
89.4cm (35.20")
Width
101.8cm (40.08")
Depth
52.1cm (20.51")
Declaration

Harper Baxter has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1093861
Description
19th Century mahogany writing desk.

The top with three-quarter gallery above two frieze drawers and solid interiors.

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Raised on rectangular section tapered supports, connected by turned stretcher, terminating in bun feet.
Harper Baxter

Light scratches to top commensurate with age.

England, circa 1860

Height: 89.4 cm

Writing Surface Height: 75.7 cm

Width: 101.8 cm

Depth: 52.1 cm

Height
89.4cm (35.20")
Width
101.8cm (40.08")
Depth
52.1cm (20.51")
Date of Manufacture

Harper Baxter has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1093861
Harper Baxter
Harper Baxter
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Harper Baxter

Harper Baxter
Telephone 0191 716 3537
Location
Clavering House
Newcastle upon Tyne
Northumberland
NE1 3NG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2020
Harper Baxter
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Location: Clavering House, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 3NG, United Kingdom
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A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a low gallery upstand, two frieze drawers with flame veneer, flat upright supports, and a turned stretcher.
Writing Table Victorian Mahogany
Ref: SA1093861
A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a low gallery upstand, two frieze drawers with flame veneer, flat upright supports, and a turned stretcher.
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A Victorian writing table is a piece of 19th-century study furniture characterised by solid timber construction, functional frieze drawers, and decorative details such as low rear galleries, turned stretchers, or carved legs.

Victorian craftspeople predominantly used hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, and walnut, often applying decorative veneers like flame mahogany onto drawer fronts alongside hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetails on drawers, age-consistent oxidation on wood surfaces, original brass or turned timber handles, and signs of hand-planing on secondary woods like pine or oak.

Position the table in a home office, hallway, or living area combined with a modern task lamp and minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year, while avoiding placement near direct heat sources or damp environments.
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