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Antique Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table C.1850
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Antique Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table C.1850

19th century
Sold 4 February 2026 · Founders Antiques
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A mid 19th century mahogany writing table of small scale and light proportions, featuring a rectangular top with raised gallery over a single long frieze drawer, all raised on ring-turned legs.

Well suited as an occasional writing table in a living space or bedroom, or as a compact everyday desk in a study where space is limited. Its scale also allows it to function comfortably as a side table or hall table.

Very good antique condition with some surface wear and small losses to the inlay consistent with age and use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1850.

H: 76 W: 76.5 D: 46 cm

Tabletop height: 73 cm

Height to underside of table: 60 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191262
Dealers Internal Reference
3578
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A mid 19th century mahogany writing table of small scale and light proportions, featuring a rectangular top with raised gallery over a single long frieze drawer, all raised on ring-turned legs.
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Well suited as an occasional writing table in a living space or bedroom, or as a compact everyday desk in a study where space is limited.
Founders Antiques

Its scale also allows it to function comfortably as a side table or hall table.

fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a raised three-quarter gallery, a single frieze drawer with brass knobs, and turned tapering legs.
fig 1. Antique Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table C.1850

Very good antique condition with some surface wear and small losses to the inlay consistent with age and use. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1850.

H: 76 W: 76.5 D: 46 cm

Tabletop height: 73 cm

Height to underside of table: 60 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191262
Dealers Internal Ref
3578
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An antique Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a raised three-quarter gallery, a single frieze drawer with brass knobs, and turned tapering legs.
Antique Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table c.1850
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsThree-quarter gallery, Turned legs, Frieze drawer, Brass knob handles
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 76.5 cm (30 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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Victorian writing tables span from 1837 to 1901, often drawing inspiration from earlier Georgian and Regency proportions while incorporating heavier proportions and distinct turned or fluted legs.

These tables typically feature solid mahogany or mahogany veneers applied to secondary woods like pine or oak, complemented by solid brass hardware and hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage consistent with age, patination on the brass fittings, and secondary woods appropriate to the nineteenth century.

An antique writing table serves as a functional workspace or an accent piece in a living room, contrasting effectively against contemporary neutral walls and minimalist seating.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and nourish the timber periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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