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Victorian Writing Table
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Victorian Writing Table

19th century
Sold 16 February 2026 · Douglas George Antiques
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A smart 2 drawer Victorian rich mahogany writing table. Small proportions with gun barrel hand turned legs, cock beaded mahogany lined drawers with hand turned knobs. Finished with a quality hand dyed black hide inset leather, finely embossed with a Greek key and gold gilt floral tooling.

Generous knee height. In very good condition

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
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Douglas George Antiques has dated this Victorian Writing Table to the Victorian era.

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SA1185517
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A smart 2 drawer Victorian rich mahogany writing table.
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Small proportions with gun barrel hand turned legs, cock beaded mahogany lined drawers with hand turned knobs.
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Finished with a quality hand dyed black hide inset leather, finely embossed with a Greek key and gold gilt floral tooling.

Generous knee height. In very good condition

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Douglas George Antiques has dated this Victorian Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185517
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A rectangular Victorian writing table featuring a dark leather top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and turned tapering legs.
Victorian Writing table
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A rectangular Victorian writing table featuring a dark leather top, two frieze drawers with wooden knobs, and turned tapering legs.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Tooled leather top, Frieze drawers, Wooden drawer knobs
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

Victorian writing tables span the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, encompassing various revivals and adaptations featuring robust construction, practical proportions, and often incorporating leather writing surfaces.

These tables were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring traditional joinery like dovetailing in the drawer construction and hand-tooled leather inserts on the top.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetails, traditional tool marks, natural patina on the wood and leather, and period-appropriate hardware and fixings.

Pairing this historic piece with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it within a modern home office creates a sophisticated contrast that highlights its craftsmanship and historical character.

Maintain the piece by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, treating the wood periodically with appropriate wax, and gently cleaning the leather surface with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
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