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English Freestanding Regency Desk
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English Freestanding Regency Desk

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A lovely mahogany Regency period desk with three mahogany lined drawers all beautifully made with ebony edging and handles. The desk is freestanding, made around 1820, standing on strong fluted legs with the original brass castors.

A seating height of 59cm, with three faux drawers to the back all in good condition and ready to use.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Desk to the Regency era.

Independent Date Check ID 09319157
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Reeded tapering legs on brass cup castors: typical early 19th-century design.
Turned ebony handles and stringing: popular decorative work of the period.
Full mahogany drawer linings: high standard of cabinet construction.
Dummy drawers to the reverse: intended for freestanding library use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1188451
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A lovely mahogany Regency period desk with three mahogany lined drawers all beautifully made with ebony edging and handles.
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The desk is freestanding, made around 1820, standing on strong fluted legs with the original brass castors.
Millers Antiques

A seating height of 59cm, with three faux drawers to the back all in good condition and ready to use.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Desk to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 09319157
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Reeded tapering legs on brass cup castors: typical early 19th-century design.
Turned ebony handles and stringing: popular decorative work of the period.
Full mahogany drawer linings: high standard of cabinet construction.
Dummy drawers to the reverse: intended for freestanding library use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188451
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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

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An English Regency mahogany freestanding writing desk featuring three frieze drawers with small turned knobs, supported by four reeded legs on brass castors.
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Archive I An English Regency mahogany freestanding writing desk featuring three frieze drawers with small turned knobs, supported by four reeded legs on brass castors.

English Freestanding Regency Desk

Archive II An English Regency mahogany freestanding writing desk featuring three frieze drawers with small turned knobs, supported by four reeded legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III An English Regency mahogany freestanding writing desk featuring three frieze drawers with small turned knobs, supported by four reeded legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV An English Regency mahogany freestanding writing desk featuring three frieze drawers with small turned knobs, supported by four reeded legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V An English Regency mahogany freestanding writing desk featuring three frieze drawers with small turned knobs, supported by four reeded legs on brass castors. View V
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Archive VII An English Regency mahogany freestanding writing desk featuring three frieze drawers with small turned knobs, supported by four reeded legs on brass castors. View VII
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Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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An English Regency mahogany freestanding writing desk featuring three frieze drawers with small turned knobs, supported by four reeded legs on brass castors.
English Freestanding Regency Desk
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsReeded legs, Frieze drawers, Brass castors, Turned timber knobs
  • SizeH 75.5 cm (30 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This freestanding English Regency desk dates from around 1820 and is made from dark brown mahogany with mahogany linings. The rectangular top sits above three frieze drawers fitted with small turned timber knobs and keyholes. Four robust, vertically reeded legs support the writing table, terminating in original brass castors. Subtle edge mouldings run around the top and drawer fronts, while the wood displays a warm polished finish with rich natural grain patterns. Practical dimensions of 75.5 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 59 cm deep provide a comfortable working surface. Placement suits a home study, library, or drawing room as a central focal point due to the finished back. It functions well as a compact writing station for daily correspondence or laptop use in traditional and classic interiors. The piece arrives ready for placement in an everyday domestic setting without requiring any immediate restoration or work.

FAQs

Produced in the early 19th century during the Regency period (circa 18111830), these desks are defined by classical proportions, refined timber selection, and features such as reeded or turned legs ending in brass castors.

High-grade mahogany was the primary timber choice, often complemented by hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, solid brass castors, and ebony or turned timber drawer knobs.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-sawn timber construction elements, original brass keyhole escutcheons, hand-cut dovetails on frieze drawers, and period brass castors secured to turned or fluted legs.

A freestanding Regency desk works well as a central focal point in a home office or living room, paired with modern task lighting and contemporary artwork to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Keep the polished timber surface away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement, and clean periodically with a high-quality natural beeswax polish using a soft cotton cloth.
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