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Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality
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for sale €2,043     $2,217
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Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing, Dressing Table or Desk – Fine Quality

A fine-quality 19th-century inlaid mahogany writing or dressing table that is full of charm and character. This rare decorative find features beautiful boxwood line inlays that accent its simple, elegant lines. Rich with age, colour and patina, this table would make an ideal statement piece in a study, office, or period interior.

Features & Craftsmanship

19th century

Constructed from mahogany, oak, and softwood with selected mahogany and boxwood veneers

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Oak-lined drawer slides freely

Dimensions

Width: 85 cm Depth: 47 cm Height: 77 cm

Kneehole: 61 cm

Condition Report

Very good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including minor historic marks, knocks, repairs, and alterations consistent with functional period furniture. No woodworm holes. It's oak lined drawer slides freely.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8832

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

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

A handsome and refined 19th-century mahogany writing table with excellent proportions and decorative appeal.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1178485
Dealers Internal Reference
8832
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing, Dressing Table or Desk – Fine Quality
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A fine-quality 19th-century inlaid mahogany writing or dressing table that is full of charm and character.
Prior and Willis

This rare decorative find features beautiful boxwood line inlays that accent its simple, elegant lines. Rich with age, colour and patina, this table would make an ideal statement piece in a study, office, or period interior.

fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring decorative boxwood line inlay on the single drawer front, supported by four slim, square tapered legs.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality

Features & Craftsmanship

19th century

Constructed from mahogany, oak, and softwood with selected mahogany and boxwood veneers

Structurally sound, no loose joints

Oak-lined drawer slides freely

Dimensions

Width: 85 cm Depth: 47 cm Height: 77 cm

fig 2. A 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring decorative boxwood line inlay on the single drawer front, supported by four slim, square tapered legs.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality

Kneehole: 61 cm

Condition Report

Very good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including minor historic marks, knocks, repairs, and alterations consistent with functional period furniture. No woodworm holes. It's oak lined drawer slides freely.

fig 3. A 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring decorative boxwood line inlay on the single drawer front, supported by four slim, square tapered legs.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8832

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

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

A handsome and refined 19th-century mahogany writing table with excellent proportions and decorative appeal.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178485
Dealers Internal Ref
8832
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality

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Telephone 07866 705199
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Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring decorative boxwood line inlay on the single drawer front, supported by four slim, square tapered legs.
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality
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A 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring decorative boxwood line inlay on the single drawer front, supported by four slim, square tapered legs.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Boxwood Inlay, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSquare tapered legs, Boxwood line inlay, Brass ring handles, Single drawer
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This 19th-century writing or dressing table exemplifies Regency style through its rich brown mahogany timber and clean silhouette. The single front drawer displays delicate boxwood line inlay and two round brass ring handles, while the structure stands on four slender, square tapered legs. Minor historic marks, knocks, repairs, and alterations show on the polished wood surfaces, reflecting a long history of functional use in period interiors. Practical for daily writing or sorting paperwork, the piece fits neatly into a home study, office, or bedroom setting. Measuring 77 cm high, 85 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, it offers a compact surface for tasks without dominating floor space. The interior of the single drawer reveals solid oak construction, and the sliding mechanism operates smoothly within the frame.

FAQs

19th-century Regency writing desks are characterised by classical proportions, clean lines, and fine wood veneers such as mahogany. They frequently feature string inlay, boxwood borders, and slender, square tapered or turned legs.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid mahogany and mahogany veneers for the main structure, often incorporating boxwood or satinwood for decorative line inlay and brass for drawer pull handles and castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, natural unevenness in hand-planed timber surfaces, period-correct brass hardware, and age-related wear or oxidisation inside the drawers.

A compact mahogany desk functions exceptionally well as a hallway console, a bedroom vanity, or a dedicated laptop workspace paired with a contemporary chair to contrast traditional and modern design elements.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing along the grain while keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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