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Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk C1860 19th C
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Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk C1860 19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This gorgeous early Victorian antique writing table is crafted from beautiful solid oak and dates from Circa 1860.

 

The rectangular top with rounded corners is fitted with the original inset brown leather writing surface. It features two capacious drawers fitted with the original oak knob handles and is raised on four turned tapering legs that terminate in the original brass castors.

 

It is finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room.

 

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed in our workshops. Please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 75 cm x Width 106 cm x Depth 75 cm

Height 58.5 cm  - Knee hole

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 foot, 6 inches x Depth 2 foot, 5 inches

Height 1 foot, 11 inches - Knee hole

Our reference: A4781

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1179268
Dealers Internal Reference
A4781
Description
This gorgeous early Victorian antique writing table is crafted from beautiful solid oak and dates from Circa 1860.

 

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The rectangular top with rounded corners is fitted with the original inset brown leather writing surface.
Regent Antiques

It features two capacious drawers fitted with the original oak knob handles and is raised on four turned tapering legs that terminate in the original brass castors.

fig 1. An antique Victorian oak writing table featuring a dark brown leather writing surface, two frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk C1860 19th C

 

It is finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room.

 

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed in our workshops. Please see photos for confirmation.

fig 2. An antique Victorian oak writing table featuring a dark brown leather writing surface, two frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk C1860 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 75 cm x Width 106 cm x Depth 75 cm

Height 58.5 cm  - Knee hole

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 foot, 6 inches x Depth 2 foot, 5 inches

Height 1 foot, 11 inches - Knee hole

Our reference: A4781

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179268
Dealers Internal Ref
A4781
Regent Antiques
Regent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Regent Antiques Profile Page

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Regent Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique Victorian oak writing table featuring a dark brown leather writing surface, two frieze drawers with wooden knob handles, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.
Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk C1860 19th C
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Victorian writing tables were produced in Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901) and were designed specifically for correspondence. Typically constructed from solid hardwoods like oak or mahogany, they often feature inset leather surfaces, shallow drawers for stationery, turned legs, and brass castors for flexibility in placement.

These pieces were primarily built from solid woods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, often paired with gilded or plain leather writing inserts known as skivers. Standard hardware included cast brass castors and hand-turned wooden or brass drawer knobs, with internal drawer linings made of pine or oak.

Authentic Victorian desks typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints on frieze drawers, original brass castors fitted to turned legs, and subtle unevenness indicative of hand-planed timber. Keyholes with original brass escutcheons and age-appropriate wear to the underside of the frame also help verify period construction.

A Victorian writing table can serve as an elegant modern home office station, a hallway console table, or a focal piece in a living room bay window. Combining the dark timber patina with contemporary lighting, minimal stationery accessories, or a modern task chair creates a balanced contrast between period character and current design.

To preserve the timber and leather insert, place the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or warping. Treat the wood with a natural beeswax polish twice yearly and maintain the leather surface with a specialized leather conditioner to prevent cracking.
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