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Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th Century
Prior and Willis
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Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th Century

19th century
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Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal as a desk or side table.

This exceptional piece features solid construction with tight joints and no woodworm, exuding charm and character as a rare and desirable find. The mahogany-lined drawer slides smoothly, providing practical storage.

Measuring 82cm in width, 48cm in depth, and 72cm in height (with a knee hole height of 56.5cm), this versatile desk integrates seamlessly into a variety of spaces.

In good antique condition, it displays historic knocks, marks, repairs, wear, imperfections, and alterations. Please note there is no key, and the lock is untested.

Identified by stock number 8624, this item comes with a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.

Enjoy competitive shipping rates for both domestic and international destinations, ensuring prompt, door-to-door service.

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Prior and Willis has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1099814
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8624
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Description
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal as a desk or side table.
This exceptional piece features solid construction with tight joints and no woodworm, exuding charm and character as a rare and desirable find.
Prior and Willis

The mahogany-lined drawer slides smoothly, providing practical storage.

fig 1. A Georgian mahogany writing table featuring a flat rectangular top, a single wide drawer with two brass swan-neck handles, and four slender tapered legs.
fig 1. Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th Century

Measuring 82cm in width, 48cm in depth, and 72cm in height (with a knee hole height of 56.5cm), this versatile desk integrates seamlessly into a variety of spaces.

In good antique condition, it displays historic knocks, marks, repairs, wear, imperfections, and alterations. Please note there is no key, and the lock is untested.

fig 2. A Georgian mahogany writing table featuring a flat rectangular top, a single wide drawer with two brass swan-neck handles, and four slender tapered legs.
fig 2. Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th Century

Identified by stock number 8624, this item comes with a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.

Enjoy competitive shipping rates for both domestic and international destinations, ensuring prompt, door-to-door service.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099814
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8624
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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A Georgian mahogany writing table featuring a flat rectangular top, a single wide drawer with two brass swan-neck handles, and four slender tapered legs.
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th Century
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Georgian writing and dressing tables from the 18th and early 19th centuries feature refined proportions, clean lines, and functional drawer arrangements. Typically constructed from mahogany, these versatile pieces served as compact work surfaces or vanity stations in private residences.

Craftspeople predominantly used solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, prized for structural strength and rich grain patterns. Drawers were commonly constructed with hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine linings, and fitted with cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn drawer construction with irregular dovetails, square or tapered legs with hand-planed edges, and natural timber shrinkage across wood panels over time. Original brass hardware often exhibits age-appropriate surface patination.

A Georgian writing table functions well as a compact hallway console, a dedicated laptop desk in a modern home office, or a understated bedroom vanity. Pairing dark mahogany wood with modern lighting or light neutral walls balances historical weight with contemporary aesthetics.

Preserve mahogany surfaces by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year along the direction of the grain. Avoid placement near direct heat sources or strong sunlight, and wipe up liquid spills immediately to protect the original finish.
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