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Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table
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Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table

18th century
Sold 8 June 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
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Description

This antique 18th-century oak writing table is a truly special piece, distinguished by its unique small size and remarkable craftsmanship. The table showcases a stunning oak grain with a rich, warm patina that has developed beautifully over time, adding to its character and charm.

Stood on sturdy square legs, it offers both elegance and stability, making it a practical yet stylish addition to any home or office.

The single drawer to the front retains its original brass handles, a testament to its authenticity and quality. While the drawer linings have undergone some repairs, they have been expertly done to ensure longevity without compromising the table’s integrity.

In great condition for its age, this writing table is a fine example of 18th-century craftsmanship, offering timeless appeal and functionality. Whether used as a writing desk, side table, or decorative feature, it is a wonderful piece that blends history and practicality effortlessly.

Product Reference : AF - 3837

Measurements : 76.5cm Width x 44.5cm Depth x 73cm Height [ 60cm 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 Antique Oak Writing Table to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1133579
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3837
Description
This antique 18th-century oak writing table is a truly special piece, distinguished by its unique small size and remarkable craftsmanship.
“
The table showcases a stunning oak grain with a rich, warm patina that has developed beautifully over time, adding to its character and charm.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An eighteenth century oak writing table featuring a single long drawer with brass drop handles and straight square legs.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table

Stood on sturdy square legs, it offers both elegance and stability, making it a practical yet stylish addition to any home or office.

The single drawer to the front retains its original brass handles, a testament to its authenticity and quality. While the drawer linings have undergone some repairs, they have been expertly done to ensure longevity without compromising the table’s integrity.

fig 2. An eighteenth century oak writing table featuring a single long drawer with brass drop handles and straight square legs.
fig 2. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table

In great condition for its age, this writing table is a fine example of 18th-century craftsmanship, offering timeless appeal and functionality. Whether used as a writing desk, side table, or decorative feature, it is a wonderful piece that blends history and practicality effortlessly.

fig 3. An eighteenth century oak writing table featuring a single long drawer with brass drop handles and straight square legs.
fig 3. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table

Product Reference : AF - 3837

Measurements : 76.5cm Width x 44.5cm Depth x 73cm Height [ 60cm Knee Height ]

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

fig 4. An eighteenth century oak writing table featuring a single long drawer with brass drop handles and straight square legs.
fig 4. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table

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 5. An eighteenth century oak writing table featuring a single long drawer with brass drop handles and straight square legs.
fig 5. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table

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 6. An eighteenth century oak writing table featuring a single long drawer with brass drop handles and straight square legs.
fig 6. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table

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 7. An eighteenth century oak writing table featuring a single long drawer with brass drop handles and straight square legs.
fig 7. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table

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 8. An eighteenth century oak writing table featuring a single long drawer with brass drop handles and straight square legs.
fig 8. Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table

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 Antique Oak Writing Table to the Georgian era.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133579
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3837
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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ActFurniture LTD

ActFurniture LTD
Telephone 07729 298643
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Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2023
Items For Sale 442
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An eighteenth century oak writing table featuring a single long drawer with brass drop handles and straight square legs.
Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSingle frieze drawer, Brass drop handles, Straight square legs, Plain moulded top
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 76.5 cm (30 in) x D 44.5 cm (18 in)

FAQs

18th-century writing tables are characterised by functional proportions, straightforward joinery, and durable timber construction designed to serve as practical workspaces before the advent of modern office furniture.

These pieces were constructed primarily from native hardwoods such as oak, employing traditional joinery techniques like mortise and tenon joints, hand-cut dovetails for drawers, and pegged frames.

Authenticity is assessed through signs of age such as hand-planed surfaces, irregular tool marks, period-appropriate hardware, shrinkage cracks, and the deep oxidisation and patina accumulated over centuries.

Integrating a historical piece into a modern space works best by pairing it with minimalist seating and contemporary lighting to create a balanced contrast between old and new textures.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and applying occasional applications of natural beeswax rather than modern chemical polishes.
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