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Antique 20th Century Writing Table in Mahogany
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Antique 20th Century Writing Table in Mahogany

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 June 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
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Description

This antique 20th century writing table is a beautifully crafted piece made from rich mahogany, offering both style and functionality. Standing on elegant cabriole legs with decorative carvings and brass casters, the table exudes traditional charm and refined craftsmanship.

It features a brown leather writing top with a gently aged patina, adding character and practicality to the surface. The front is fitted with two drawers, each retaining their original brass handles, providing useful storage for writing essentials or stationery.

With its warm colour, attractive grain, and tasteful carved detailing throughout, this writing table is of good quality and presented in good condition. A versatile and stylish addition to any home office, study, or living space.

Product Reference : AF - 3950

Measurements : 108cm Width x 52cm Depth x 75.5cm Height [ 53.5cm 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 Table to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1141373
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3950
Description
This antique 20th century writing table is a beautifully crafted piece made from rich mahogany, offering both style and functionality.
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Standing on elegant cabriole legs with decorative carvings and brass casters, the table exudes traditional charm and refined craftsmanship.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An antique 20th-century mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass handles and carved cabriole legs on castors.
fig 1. Antique 20th Century Writing Table in Mahogany

It features a brown leather writing top with a gently aged patina, adding character and practicality to the surface. The front is fitted with two drawers, each retaining their original brass handles, providing useful storage for writing essentials or stationery.

fig 2. An antique 20th-century mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass handles and carved cabriole legs on castors.
fig 2. Antique 20th Century Writing Table in Mahogany

With its warm colour, attractive grain, and tasteful carved detailing throughout, this writing table is of good quality and presented in good condition. A versatile and stylish addition to any home office, study, or living space.

fig 3. An antique 20th-century mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass handles and carved cabriole legs on castors.
fig 3. Antique 20th Century Writing Table in Mahogany

Product Reference : AF - 3950

Measurements : 108cm Width x 52cm Depth x 75.5cm Height [ 53.5cm Knee Height ]

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

fig 4. An antique 20th-century mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass handles and carved cabriole legs on castors.
fig 4. Antique 20th Century Writing Table 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 5. An antique 20th-century mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass handles and carved cabriole legs on castors.
fig 5. Antique 20th Century Writing Table 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 6. An antique 20th-century mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass handles and carved cabriole legs on castors.
fig 6. Antique 20th Century Writing Table 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 7. An antique 20th-century mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass handles and carved cabriole legs on castors.
fig 7. Antique 20th Century Writing Table 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 8. An antique 20th-century mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass handles and carved cabriole legs on castors.
fig 8. Antique 20th Century Writing Table 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 Table to the Edwardian era.

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141373
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3950
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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ActFurniture LTD

ActFurniture LTD
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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 438
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An antique 20th-century mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass handles and carved cabriole legs on castors.
Antique 20th Century Writing Table In Mahogany
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved apron, Brass drop handles, Castors
  • SizeH 75.5 cm (30 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Twentieth-century writing tables often draw inspiration from earlier Georgian and Victorian designs, featuring functional work surfaces combined with decorative woodwork such as carved aprons and cabriole legs.

These tables are traditionally constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary hardwoods, often joined using dovetail construction for the drawers and hand-carved detailing on the frame.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate joinery techniques, natural ageing of the timber and brass hardware, tool marks consistent with older manufacturing methods, and consistent patination.

An antique writing table can serve as a functional desk in a home office or a console table in a living room, contrasting cleanly against neutral walls and contemporary seating.

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent splitting, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate furniture wax.
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