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Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table with Green Leather Top C.1860
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Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table with Green Leather Top C.1860

19th century
Sold 2 April 2025 · The Old Cinema
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An early Victorian mahogany desk, dating to around 1860, featuring a tooled green leather writing surface framed by a moulded edge. The frieze houses two drawers with turned wooden knobs and a central lock, offering practical storage. Raised on elegant turned legs with brass castors, this piece retains its original proportions and detailing. The rich patina of the mahogany complements the refined craftsmanship, making it a timeless addition to any study or workspace.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the Victorian era.

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SA1132018
Dealers Internal Reference
46609
Description
An early Victorian mahogany desk, dating to around 1860, featuring a tooled green leather writing surface framed by a moulded edge.
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The frieze houses two drawers with turned wooden knobs and a central lock, offering practical storage.
The Old Cinema

Raised on elegant turned legs with brass castors, this piece retains its original proportions and detailing. The rich patina of the mahogany complements the refined craftsmanship, making it a timeless addition to any study or workspace.

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132018
Dealers Internal Ref
46609
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Archive I An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, turned legs, and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table with Green Leather Top C.1860

Archive II An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, turned legs, and brass castors. View II
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An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, turned legs, and brass castors.
Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table with Green Leather Top c.1860
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An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, turned legs, and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Inset leather top, Frieze drawers, Brass castors
  • SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 67 cm (26 in)

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Victorian writing tables, produced during the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, typically feature dense hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, sturdy turned or fluted legs, and frequently incorporate inset leather writing surfaces with gold-tooled borders.

These tables are traditionally constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, turned or reeded wooden legs, brass castors, and vegetable-tanned leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, hand-turned wooden drawer knobs, cast brass hardware, and natural wear patterns on the leather writing surface and wooden feet.

This piece can serve as a functional desk in a home office or living space, pairing effectively with minimalist modern seating to create a striking contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean-lined contemporary design.

Maintain mahogany by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood, and protect the leather insert by cleaning with a damp cloth and conditioning with specialist leather balm, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive heat.
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