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Lovely 19th Century Mahogany Five Drawer Writing Desk.
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Lovely 19th Century Mahogany Five Drawer Writing Desk.

19th century
Sold 4 March 2025 · Stalham Antique Gallery
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Description

Early 19th century mahogany five drawer writing desk. Vintage tooled leather top. Lovely condition.

Made by Heal and Son London.

Circa 1840

Our ref 1511

Date of Manufacture

Stalham Antique Gallery has dated this Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1126948
Dealers Internal Reference
1511
Description
Early 19th century mahogany five drawer writing desk. Vintage tooled leather top. Lovely condition.

Made by Heal and Son London.

Circa 1840

Our ref 1511

Date of Manufacture

Stalham Antique Gallery has dated this Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126948
Dealers Internal Ref
1511
Stalham Antique Gallery
Stalham Antique Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

“i don’t collect things because they are valuable, but because they are interesting, beautiful and have a history.”

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Archive I A nineteenth-century mahogany writing desk with a leather-inset top, five drawers with turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs fitted with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Lovely 19th Century Mahogany Five Drawer Writing Desk.

Archive II A nineteenth-century mahogany writing desk with a leather-inset top, five drawers with turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs fitted with castors. View II
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Stalham Antique Gallery

Stalham Antique Gallery
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Stalham
Norfolk
NR12 9AH
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century mahogany writing desk with a leather-inset top, five drawers with turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs fitted with castors.
Lovely 19th century mahogany five drawer writing desk.
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A nineteenth-century mahogany writing desk with a leather-inset top, five drawers with turned wooden knobs, and reeded legs fitted with castors.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLeather insert top, Turned wooden knobs, Reeded legs, Arched apron
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

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Nineteenth-century desks typically feature classical proportions, fine timber grains, and functional layouts designed for correspondence and administrative work, often incorporating leather inserts and multiple drawers.

These pieces were constructed primarily from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary hardwoods, utilising hand-cut dovetail joints for drawers and traditional mortise and tenon joinery for stability.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut dovetailing, period-appropriate secondary woods, genuine oxidisation and wear patterns, and traditional hardware such as turned wooden knobs or brass fittings.

Pairing a dark wood antique desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a neutral wall creates a striking focal point that balances historic character with modern utility.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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