Sold 1 October 2025 · Camden Antiques

This “Victorian Mahogany 6 Drawer Writing Table” found a buyer.

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Description

A very good Victorian period mahogany 6 drawer writing table. The top fitted with a sumptuous green leather writing surface, complete with gilt tooled decoration to the surrounds. With three drawers to each side, all fitted with solid brass ring pull handles. All standing on elegant turned legs. Offered for sale in excellent condition, with a good colour and patina. Ready to go straight into the home or office.

Dimensions:

Width 162cms

Depth 94cms

Height 77cms

Height to underside 61.5cms

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

162cm (63.78")

Depth

94cm (37.01")

Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1167773

Dealers Internal Reference

18306

Description

A very good Victorian period mahogany 6 drawer writing table.

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The top fitted with a sumptuous green leather writing surface, complete with gilt tooled decoration to the surrounds.

Camden Antiques

With three drawers to each side, all fitted with solid brass ring pull handles. All standing on elegant turned legs. Offered for sale in excellent condition, with a good colour and patina. Ready to go straight into the home or office.

Dimensions:

Width 162cms

Depth 94cms

Height 77cms

Height to underside 61.5cms

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

162cm (63.78")

Depth

94cm (37.01")

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1167773

Dealers Internal Ref

18306

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ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Inset leather writing surface, Flush-fitting drawers, Brass ring pulls
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 162 cm (64 in) x D 94 cm (37 in)

FAQs

Victorian writing tables typically feature robust timber construction, functional drawer configurations, and inset leather writing surfaces designed for formal correspondence and study.

Master craftsmen primarily used dense hardwoods such as mahogany and oak, often incorporating secondary timbers like pine for drawer linings, alongside hand-tooled leather inserts.

Authentic pieces exhibit period joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawer construction, natural timber ageing, and brass hardware consistent with Victorian manufacturing methods.

This piece functions effectively as a central workspace in a study or home office, contrasting sharply against minimalist modern seating and lighting to create a layered aesthetic.

Maintain the timber using traditional beeswax polishes and protect the leather inset with specialised balms, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive moisture.