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Mid 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
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Mid 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 20 October 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Mid 19th century mahogany writing desk in a Gillows style having two drawers with turned wooden handles, a green tooled leather top raised on turned reeded supports . The height to the underside is 60 cm .

Height

75.5 cm / 29 "

Width

103.5 cm / 40 3/4"

Depth

54.5 cm / 21 "

Good Condition Wax Finished With A Replacement Leather

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Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
103.5cm (40.75")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Mid Nineteenth Century Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1149105
Dealers Internal Reference
378242
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Description
Mid 19th century mahogany writing desk in a Gillows style having two drawers with turned wooden handles, a green tooled leather top raised on turned reeded supports . The height to the underside is 60 cm .
fig 1. A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

Height

75.5 cm / 29 "

Width

103.5 cm / 40 3/4"

Depth

54.5 cm / 21 "

Good Condition Wax Finished With A Replacement Leather

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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Worboys Antiques
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
103.5cm (40.75")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Mid Nineteenth Century Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1149105
Dealers Internal Ref
378242
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

Archive II A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors. View II
Archive III A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors. View III
Archive IV A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors. View IV
Archive V A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors. View V
Archive VI A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors. View VII
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Archive IX A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors. View IX
Archive X A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors. View X
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A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors.
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
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A rectangular nineteenth century mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, four drawers with wooden knobs, and turned fluted legs on castors.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned fluted legs, Gilt-tooled leather insert, Wooden drawer knobs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 75.5 cm (30 in) x W 103.5 cm (41 in) x D 54.5 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Mid nineteenth century writing desks were crafted to meet the growing administrative needs of the Victorian era, often featuring durable hardwoods and functional compartments suited for correspondence.

These desks are traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods like solid mahogany or mahogany veneer, frequently incorporating inset leather writing surfaces with gilt tooling, brass castors, and hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional shellac finishes, genuine patina on the timber, and solid brass hardware without modern fixings.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a modern neutral wall creates a balanced study space that highlights the historical craftsmanship.

Keep the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood cracking and leather fading, and periodically nourish the timber with a traditional beeswax polish.
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