A charming mid-19th century mahogany writing table of smaller, highly usable proportions, dating to circa 1850. The rectangular top retains its original tooled leather inset, beautifully worn and characterful, framed by a crossbanded mahogany border with rounded corners.

The frieze houses two drawers with turned knob handles and original brass escutcheons. The table stands on elegant tapering turned legs terminating in brass cup castors, giving the piece both movement and refinement.

A practical size for use as a side desk, hall table or small writing station, with a wonderfully warm colour and patina.

Good antique condition; leather with expected wear appropriate to age. Drawers run smoothly and the table is structurally sound.

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Writing Table C1850 to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1181861

Dealers Internal Reference

C2589

Dealers Notes

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Description

A charming mid-19th century mahogany writing table of smaller, highly usable proportions, dating to circa 1850.

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The rectangular top retains its original tooled leather inset, beautifully worn and characterful, framed by a crossbanded mahogany border with rounded corners.

Salisbury Antiques Centre

fig 1. A mid-19th century mahogany writing table featuring two frieze drawers, turned legs, and brass castors. — fig 1. Mid-19th Century Mahogany Writing Table, C.1850

The frieze houses two drawers with turned knob handles and original brass escutcheons. The table stands on elegant tapering turned legs terminating in brass cup castors, giving the piece both movement and refinement.

fig 2. A mid-19th century mahogany writing table featuring two frieze drawers, turned legs, and brass castors. — fig 2. Mid-19th Century Mahogany Writing Table, C.1850

A practical size for use as a side desk, hall table or small writing station, with a wonderfully warm colour and patina.

Good antique condition; leather with expected wear appropriate to age. Drawers run smoothly and the table is structurally sound.

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Writing Table C1850 to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1181861

Dealers Internal Ref

C2589

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Dust regularly using a dry microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and lacquer fading.

Position the piece in a home office, hallway, or living room as a compact workstation, dressing table, or console, contrasting the dark wood with contemporary artwork or minimalist lighting.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, period-appropriate brass castors with natural wear, original wood grain variations, and historical oxidation on unpainted undersides.

Mid-19th century writing tables typically utilise solid mahogany, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and brass castors fitted to turned or tapered legs.

Originating during the mid-to-late 19th century, these tables feature solid or veneered mahogany construction, turned legs, and frieze drawers designed for study and correspondence tasks.

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