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Antique Swedish Walnut Leather Top Writing Table
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Antique Swedish Walnut Leather Top Writing Table

19th century
Sold 28 July 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A smart and beautifully designed antique Swedish walnut leather top writing table / desk. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of outstanding quality, it is very well made from solid and veneered walnut. This stands on lovely turned and fluted legs, there are lovely carved corbels under each corner. The front has three drawers with a key that works for all of them. The reverse is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item. There is a wonderful inset black leather top which has blind tooling around the edges.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 53 inches , 134 cm

Depth – 29 inches , 74 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1143623
Dealers Internal Reference
10475
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Description
A smart and beautifully designed antique Swedish walnut leather top writing table / desk. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of outstanding quality, it is very well made from solid and veneered walnut. This stands on lovely turned and fluted legs, there are lovely carved corbels under each corner. The front has three drawers with a key that works for all of them. The reverse is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item. There is a wonderful inset black leather top which has blind tooling around the edges.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 53 inches , 134 cm

Depth – 29 inches , 74 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
134cm (52.76")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143623
Dealers Internal Ref
10475
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique walnut writing table featuring a dark leather inset top and turned legs with three frieze drawers.
Antique Swedish Walnut Leather Top Writing Table
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGustavian / Continental European
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Inset leather top, Frieze drawers, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 134 cm (53 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

Scandinavian writing tables from the 18th and 19th centuries typically reflect a blend of practical utility and regional craftsmanship, often drawing influence from continental European neoclassical design while utilising local timbers such as Swedish walnut and pine.

These tables were traditionally constructed using solid hardwoods and veneers such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, often featuring inset leather writing surfaces with blind-tooled borders and hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction methods such as hand-cut dovetailing, traditional joinery, timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate hardware like iron or brass locks, and natural wear consistent with age rather than artificial distressing.

An antique desk can serve as a focal point in a modern study or living space by pairing it with minimalist contemporary seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new textures.

Preserve the timber and leather by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally applying specialised leather cream and microcrystalline wax to nourish the surfaces.
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