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Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

19th century
Sold 11 May 2026 · Marylebone Antiques
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A charming antique Victorian mahogany leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is very well made and is a lovely, compact size. It sits on turned solid turned and fluted mahogany legs with acanthus leaf carving at the tops, the drawers have beautiful brass ring pull handles. The drawers have fine hand cut dovetailed joints, the top edges are nicely moulded and this has a gorgeous inset leather top that has been hand coloured and gold tooled.

We have had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. There are various small marks and indentations beneath the polish, commensurate for age and adding to the lovely patina.

Width – 36 inches , 92 cm

Depth – 21 inches , 52 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174667
Dealers Internal Reference
11335
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A charming antique Victorian mahogany leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is very well made and is a lovely, compact size.

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It sits on turned solid turned and fluted mahogany legs with acanthus leaf carving at the tops, the drawers have beautiful brass ring pull handles.
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The drawers have fine hand cut dovetailed joints, the top edges are nicely moulded and this has a gorgeous inset leather top that has been hand coloured and gold tooled.

fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany writing desk with a green leather top and two drawers featuring turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

We have had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. There are various small marks and indentations beneath the polish, commensurate for age and adding to the lovely patina.

Width – 36 inches , 92 cm

Depth – 21 inches , 52 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174667
Dealers Internal Ref
11335
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian mahogany writing desk with a green leather top and two drawers featuring turned legs.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted turned legs, Tooled leather inset, Brass ring pull handles, Dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

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Victorian writing desks emerged during the 19th century, evolving to meet the demands of growing literacy, administration, and correspondence in middle and upper-class households.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary woods, featuring hand-tooled leather writing surfaces, dovetail joints in the drawers, and turned or fluted legs.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetailing, period-appropriate secondary woods, genuine wear patterns on the leather, and traditional hand-applied finishes such as shellac or wax polish.

An antique desk functions effectively as a focal point in a contemporary home office, paired with a minimalist modern chair to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, periodically applying microcrystalline wax, and cleaning the leather surface with a dry or barely damp cloth.
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