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19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

Name: 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1164572
Price: 1845 GBP
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19th century

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Description

fine quality 19th century mahogany writing table, crafted with elegance and practicality in mind. The rectangular top features a raised gallery, ideal for keeping papers or accessories neatly in place. Below, a central drawer is flanked by two banks of three drawers, offering excellent storage for stationery and personal items. Each drawer retains its turned wooden knob and brass escutcheon.

The desk is supported on turned legs, set on original brass castors for ease of movement. The rich mahogany displays a warm, polished patina that enhances its timeless appeal.

While designed as a writing table, its proportions and arrangement of drawers also lend it well for use as a dressing table. A versatile and beautifully made piece, perfect for an office, study, or bedroom setting.

Dimensions

Height 36 Inches

Width 49 Inches

Depth 24.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions

Height

91cm (35.83")

Width

124cm (48.82")

Depth

62cm (24.41")

Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1164572

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Description

Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing table, crafted with elegance and practicality in mind.

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The rectangular top features a raised gallery, ideal for keeping papers or accessories neatly in place.

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Below, a central drawer is flanked by two banks of three drawers, offering excellent storage for stationery and personal items. Each drawer retains its turned wooden knob and brass escutcheon.

fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring seven drawers with dark wooden knobs, a low gallery back, turned legs, and brass castors. — fig 1. 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

The desk is supported on turned legs, set on original brass castors for ease of movement. The rich mahogany displays a warm, polished patina that enhances its timeless appeal.

While designed as a writing table, its proportions and arrangement of drawers also lend it well for use as a dressing table. A versatile and beautifully made piece, perfect for an office, study, or bedroom setting.

Dimensions

Height 36 Inches

Width 49 Inches

Depth 24.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions

Height

91cm (35.83")

Width

124cm (48.82")

Depth

62cm (24.41")

Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1164572

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A 19th-century mahogany writing table typically features a flat writing surface, a kneehole configuration, and integrated drawers for stationery storage. These pieces were designed for private studies or libraries during the Georgian and Victorian eras, often incorporating raised gallery backs and turned legs.

Craftspeople utilised flame mahogany veneers over solid timber frames, often securing drawers with handmade dovetail joints. Components such as brass castors, turned wooden knobs, and cockbeaded drawer edges were standard construction hallmarks of this period.

Examine the underside and drawer interiors for hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetails, and original patination around working locks. Authentic items from this era show natural wear on brass castors and hand-turned leg details rather than modern uniform machine cuts.

Integrate the table into a home office or living space paired with a neutral contemporary chair to contrast the rich wood tones. Styling the top with sleek modern lighting, brass desk accessories, or understated ceramics creates a balanced mix of traditional and modern aesthetics.

Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the wood grain to protect the original finish.

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