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Antique 19th Century Writing Desk in Mahogany

19th century
Sold 23 February 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
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Description

This antique 19th-century mahogany writing desk is a superb piece of fine craftsmanship, combining elegance with practicality.

Stood on turned legs with brass casters, it boasts a sturdy yet graceful design. The desk features a total of five drawers, each retaining its original knob handles, offering ample storage for writing essentials.

The top section is adorned with a reeded frieze and a charming gallery back, adding to its refined aesthetic. Beautifully inlaid with satinwood stringing, the craftsmanship is evident throughout.

The mahogany grain is truly stunning, displaying rich tones that enhance its timeless appeal. While in good overall condition, there is a small piece missing from the gallery back, which does not detract from its beauty or functionality. A wonderful addition to any study, office, or period home.

Product Reference : AF - 3718

Measurements : 106.5cm Width x 55cm Depth x 90.5cm Height [ 56.5cm Knee Height ]

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90.5cm (35.63")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125443
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3718
Description
This antique 19th-century mahogany writing desk is a superb piece of fine craftsmanship, combining elegance with practicality.

Stood on turned legs with brass casters, it boasts a sturdy yet graceful design.

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The desk features a total of five drawers, each retaining its original knob handles, offering ample storage for writing essentials.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a stepped gallery back, five storage drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Writing Desk in Mahogany

The top section is adorned with a reeded frieze and a charming gallery back, adding to its refined aesthetic. Beautifully inlaid with satinwood stringing, the craftsmanship is evident throughout.

The mahogany grain is truly stunning, displaying rich tones that enhance its timeless appeal. While in good overall condition, there is a small piece missing from the gallery back, which does not detract from its beauty or functionality. A wonderful addition to any study, office, or period home.

fig 2. A nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a stepped gallery back, five storage drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Writing Desk in Mahogany

Product Reference : AF - 3718

Measurements : 106.5cm Width x 55cm Depth x 90.5cm Height [ 56.5cm Knee Height ]

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

fig 3. A nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a stepped gallery back, five storage drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Writing Desk in Mahogany

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 4. A nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a stepped gallery back, five storage drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 4. Antique 19th Century Writing Desk in Mahogany

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

fig 5. A nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a stepped gallery back, five storage drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 5. Antique 19th Century Writing Desk in Mahogany

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

fig 6. A nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a stepped gallery back, five storage drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 6. Antique 19th Century Writing Desk in Mahogany

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

fig 7. A nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a stepped gallery back, five storage drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 7. Antique 19th Century Writing Desk in Mahogany

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Height
90.5cm (35.63")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125443
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3718
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ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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Malvern
Worcestershire
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A nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a stepped gallery back, five storage drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.
Antique 19th Century Writing Desk In Mahogany
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsStepped gallery back, Turned wooden knobs, Turned legs with castors, Dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 90.5 cm (36 in) x W 106.5 cm (42 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth century writing desks frequently incorporated classical proportions, functional drawer configurations, and refined cabinetry techniques designed for domestic studies and home offices.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber drawer linings, and turned wooden handles or brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate tool marks, timber shrinkage patterns, hand-forged or cast metal components, and traditional joinery consistent with nineteenth-century workshop practices.

Positioning the piece as a focal point in a home study or living room allows its rich wood tones to provide warmth, contrasting effectively against neutral walls and contemporary seating.

Preserve the timber by maintaining stable ambient room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight exposure, and applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish and protect the polished surface.
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