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Antique 19th Century Oak Writing Desk Table
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,879     $2,040
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Antique 19th Century Oak Writing Desk Table

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique 19th Century Oak Writing Desk / Table – Fine Quality Furniture

A rare decorative find featuring tapered octagonal legs on large period brass castors and a later fabricated tooled leather skiver. This c.1880 oak writing desk is full of age, character, and charm, with a lovely colour and patina that makes it a practical and attractive statement piece ideal for studies, offices, or period-inspired interiors.

Features & Craftsmanship

Oak construction

Decorative oak veneer to the top margins and drawer fronts

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Age: c.1880

Dimensions

Width: 107 cm

Depth: 69 cm

Height: 77 cm

Kneehole height: 60.5 cm

Condition Report

In very good antique condition, showing historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with period functional furniture. No woodworm holes. Oak-lined drawers slide smoothly.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8802

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive, reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

A rare opportunity to acquire this fine-quality 19th-century oak writing desk, combining period charm with practical functionality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Oak Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1170655
Dealers Internal Reference
8802
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique 19th Century Oak Writing Desk / Table – Fine Quality Furniture
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A rare decorative find featuring tapered octagonal legs on large period brass castors and a later fabricated tooled leather skiver.
Prior and Willis

This c.1880 oak writing desk is full of age, character, and charm, with a lovely colour and patina that makes it a practical and attractive statement piece ideal for studies, offices, or period-inspired interiors.

fig 1. A 19th-century oak writing desk featuring a dark green leather top inset, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Oak Writing Desk Table

Features & Craftsmanship

Oak construction

Decorative oak veneer to the top margins and drawer fronts

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Age: c.1880

Dimensions

Width: 107 cm

Depth: 69 cm

Height: 77 cm

Kneehole height: 60.5 cm

fig 2. A 19th-century oak writing desk featuring a dark green leather top inset, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Oak Writing Desk Table

Condition Report

In very good antique condition, showing historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations consistent with period functional furniture. No woodworm holes. Oak-lined drawers slide smoothly.

fig 3. A 19th-century oak writing desk featuring a dark green leather top inset, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Oak Writing Desk Table

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8802

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive, reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

A rare opportunity to acquire this fine-quality 19th-century oak writing desk, combining period charm with practical functionality.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Oak Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170655
Dealers Internal Ref
8802
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century oak writing desk featuring a dark green leather top inset, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
Antique 19th Century Oak Writing Desk Table
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A 19th-century oak writing desk featuring a dark green leather top inset, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and turned legs on brass castors.
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Writing tables from the 19th century typically feature solid timber construction, turned or tapered legs, frieze drawers for stationery storage, and an inset leather surface embellished with gold tooling.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, combined with hand-tooled leather writing surfaces, brass castors, and turned wooden or cast metal drawer handles.

Authentic period desks exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints inside drawers, historic wear around the leg bases, original brass castors, and uneven natural oxidisation across the wood grain and leather surface.

An antique desk can be incorporated into a contemporary workspace alongside streamlined task lighting, minimalist shelving, and neutral wall tones to balance classic timber textures with clean modern lines.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly and applying natural beeswax polish annually. Preserve the leather insert by cleaning with a damp cloth and periodically applying specialist leather conditioner.
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