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A William IV Double Sided Mahogany Writing or Library Table
William Cook Antiques
for sale €4,271     $4,636
£3,650
William Cook Antiques

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A William IV Double Sided Mahogany Writing or Library Table

19th century
Description

With an inset leather top, the table is made from best quality Cuban mahogany. With drawers both sides, the table stands on carved legs with inset original brass casters. The colour and quality are both very good and the table has a real country house library feel. Circa 1845

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Declaration

William Cook Antiques has dated this William IV Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1098350
Description
With an inset leather top, the table is made from best quality Cuban mahogany. With drawers both sides, the table stands on carved legs with inset original brass casters. The colour and quality are both very good and the table has a real country house library feel. Circa 1845
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated this William IV Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1098350
William Cook Antiques
William Cook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Dealers in fine antique furniture, objects and works of art from the late 17th to mid 20th century with the emphesis being on quality

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A William IV mahogany writing table with a green gold-tooled leather writing surface, frieze drawers, and turned carved legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A William IV mahogany writing table with a green gold-tooled leather writing surface, frieze drawers, and turned carved legs on brass castors.

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William Cook Antiques

William Cook Antiques
Telephone 01488 681254 or 07885 031301
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15 Bridge Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EG
United Kingdom
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William Cook Antiques
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A William IV mahogany writing table with a green gold-tooled leather writing surface, frieze drawers, and turned carved legs on brass castors.
A William IV Double Sided Mahogany Writing Or Library Table
Ref: SA1098350
A William IV mahogany writing table with a green gold-tooled leather writing surface, frieze drawers, and turned carved legs on brass castors.
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William IV furniture, dating from 1830 to 1837, bridges the Regency and Victorian eras. It is defined by robust proportions, architectural forms, intricate carved lappets, and turned fluted legs executed primarily in rich woods like mahogany and rosewood.

Tables from this period were predominantly constructed from solid and veneered mahogany or rosewood. Writing surfaces were typically inset with gold-tooled animal hide leather, complemented by solid brass castors, drawer locks, and handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, period-correct brass castors, and characteristic architectural carvings such as lotus leaves or lappets on turned legs. Examining the underside of the frame for original saw marks and age-related timber shrinkage also helps confirm authenticity.

Position the table centrally in a study or open-plan living area to showcase its finished double-sided design. Pair it with a contemporary desk chair, a low-profile brass task lamp, and curated stacks of books to balance traditional craftsmanship with modern utility.

Keep the leather inset away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking. Clean it gently with a dry, soft cloth and apply a specialist leather conditioner sparingly every year to preserve the flexibility and gold tooling.
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