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

19th century
Sold 6 October 2025 · The Old Cinema
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An early Victorian mahogany writing table, British, circa 1860. The rectangular top is inset with a green leather writing surface bordered by gilt tooling, above a frieze fitted with two drawers, each with turned knobs and original brass locks. Raised on turned legs with ring and baluster detailing, the piece retains two working keys. Well-proportioned and practical, it serves as a characterful desk or work table in both period and contemporary interiors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1152351
Dealers Internal Reference
47307
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An early Victorian mahogany writing table, British, circa 1860.
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The rectangular top is inset with a green leather writing surface bordered by gilt tooling, above a frieze fitted with two drawers, each with turned knobs and original brass locks.
The Old Cinema

Raised on turned legs with ring and baluster detailing, the piece retains two working keys. Well-proportioned and practical, it serves as a characterful desk or work table in both period and contemporary interiors.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1152351
Dealers Internal Ref
47307
The Old Cinema
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An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top and four turned legs.
Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table with Inset Green Leather Top c.1860
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An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top and four turned legs.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Inset leather top, Drawer hardware
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

Victorian writing tables typically feature robust construction, classic proportions, and functional additions such as inset leather writing surfaces and multiple drawers, reflecting the eras emphasis on domestic study and administration.

These tables are primarily constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary hardwoods, traditionally incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction and hand-tooled leather writing inserts.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional patination on the wood surfaces, authentic brass or wooden hardware, and signs of age-consistent wear on the leather and timber.

This piece can serve as a functional workspace or an accent console in a contemporary study, contrasting clean modern seating with rich historic wood tones and traditional craftsmanship.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying a quality beeswax to nourish the wood. Protect the leather insert from direct sunlight and moisture by using specialized leather balms.
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