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19th Century Early Victorian Leather Top Writing Table
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Early Victorian Leather Top Writing Table

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19th century early victorian leather top writing table circa 1840.

Fine quality mahogany and leather library table which would function perfectly well as a desk.

Original leather top with traces of original gold tooling, narrow border around the outside edge and decorated with a reeded edge.   2 deep drawers above the knee complete with decorative brass handles and key plate.  splayed feet with carved scrolling detail, united by an arched stretcher, standing on brass castors.

Leather top with original patina, with fading and staining over the years.  minor surface marks and very minor losses to woodwork.

Fine looking desk, which is ready for everyday use.

Knee height: 23 3/4"

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Leather Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1181436
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RK47
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Description
19th century early victorian leather top writing table circa 1840.

Fine quality mahogany and leather library table which would function perfectly well as a desk.

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Original leather top with traces of original gold tooling, narrow border around the outside edge and decorated with a reeded edge.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

   2 deep drawers above the knee complete with decorative brass handles and key plate.  splayed feet with carved scrolling detail, united by an arched stretcher, standing on brass castors.

fig 1. An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two drawers, an arched stretcher, and legs on brass castors.
fig 1. 19th Century Early Victorian Leather Top Writing Table

Leather top with original patina, with fading and staining over the years.  minor surface marks and very minor losses to woodwork.

Fine looking desk, which is ready for everyday use.

Knee height: 23 3/4"

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Leather Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181436
Dealers Internal Ref
RK47
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, two drawers, an arched stretcher, and legs on brass castors.
19TH CENTURY EARLY VICTORIAN LEATHER TOP WRITING TABLE
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Early Victorian writing tables typically feature solid hardwood construction, such as mahogany or rosewood, combined with leather-inset writing surfaces and functional drawer storage. The design transitions from late Regency proportions toward sturdier trestle supports, turned legs, and decorative brass fittings.

Nineteenth-century writing desks were predominantly built using dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with gilt-tooled leather tops. Drawers were fitted with hand-cut dovetail joints, brass knob handles, and cast-brass wheel castors at the base.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery inside the drawers, original brass locks, and natural signs of aging on the timber and leather. The presence of period-correct brass castors and hand-planed underside surfaces also indicates nineteenth-century construction.

Position the desk against a neutral backdrop to highlight the rich tone of the mahogany wood and green leather. Pair it with modern task lighting and a contemporary or classic leather desk chair to balance historical character with current functional requirements.

Maintain the timber by regularly dusting with a soft cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish along the grain. Clean the leather inset with a dedicated leather conditioner, avoiding harsh chemicals, excessive moisture, and direct placement near heat sources or sunlight.
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