What characterises Victorian Aesthetic Movement furniture?

Originating in the late 19th century, Aesthetic Movement furniture features geometric forms, Anglo-Japanese influences, ebonised finishes, and subtle gilding or incised decoration designed to prioritise visual artfulness over heavy Victorian ornamentation.

What materials were traditionally used in ebonised writing tables?

These tables were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or birch, finished with dark ebonised stain, detailed with gold leaf gilding, and fitted with tooled leather surfaces and brass castors.

How can you identify an authentic Aesthetic Movement writing table?

Authentic period examples demonstrate late Victorian joinery, natural aged patination on the ebonised finish, original hand-tooled leather, gilded detailing in fluted or incised accents, and brass ceramic castors.

How can an ebonised writing table be integrated into modern interiors?

An ebonised table functions effectively as a focal writing desk in a contemporary home office or study, pairing well with light neutral walls and modern task lighting to highlight its geometric silhouette.

How should ebonised wood and leather desk surfaces be maintained?

Clean ebonised timber using a soft microfiber cloth and specialised wood wax, while treating the leather insert with a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking away from direct sunlight.

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Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

Name: Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1193985
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Daniel Lauren Antiques

Description

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Antique Aesthetic movement ebonised and gilded Library Writing table surving from around 1870 and of English Origin.

Standing on original brass castor with turned and reeded legs with gilt accent.

Above is a generous frieze with two drawers to the front which sit flush.

Above is an original full leather skiver in original condition with lots of history with no rips or tears.

Constructed from solid mahogany a good sign of English Origin.

Offered in good Original Antique condition with Original patina to the top, structurally sound.

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

74cm H x 129cm W x 67cm D x 60cm height to knee.

Local Collection possible

Our Terms of Sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendor fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with us a pleasurable one.

To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect item photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything listed , and then again upon delivery or pickup.

If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller a question on the listing page of the Site.

Please note that we love vintage items with Original Patina and in as original condition as possible and are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is NOT sufficient grounds for a refund.

Historical worm, foxed glass and old repairs are not sufficient for a refund as by the very nature of buying antiques you as the customer and we as the vendor expect this to be commonly accepted things that come with buying antique furniture. These are not sufficient grounds for a refund.

DELIVERY IS FREE WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND AND WILL BE DELIVERED BY SPECIALIST ANTIQUE FURNITURE COURIERS WHO WILL ARRANGE DELIVERY DIRECT WITH YOU THE CUSTOMER. THEY WILL ENDEAVOUR TO GET YOUR ITEM TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT PATIENCE IS TO BE REQUIRED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE CUSTOMER BEFORE PURCHASE.

Delivery For Scotland and Wales please enquire

AS SECOND GENERATION DEALERS WE HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 15 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES.

REFUNDS are possible but are only given if the item is damaged, and only if we cannot fix or repair it first, if this is not possible then a full refund will be given upon safe return of the item(s).

Return of the item(s) is the Customers responsibility (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we have incorporated this cost and offer it as a Discount to the customer as our way of saying Thankyou for your Purchase.

If you wish to return an item the refund will NOT include this as arranging free delivery takes time and money including wrapping costs which we pay for and therefore you would be charged for the initial free delivery AND return courier fee.

Daniel Lauren Antiques

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

129cm (50.79")

Depth

67cm (26.38")

Declaration

Daniel Lauren Antiques has dated this Ebonised Leather Writing Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1193985

Description

FREE DELIVERY ON ALL ITEMS WITHIN ENGLAND! (Scotland & Wales please email for a quote)

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Antique Aesthetic movement ebonised and gilded Library Writing table surving from around 1870 and of English Origin.

Daniel Lauren Antiques

fig 1. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised writing table featuring a brown leather inset top, fluted legs with gilt detailing, and brass castors. — fig 1. Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

Standing on original brass castor with turned and reeded legs with gilt accent.

Above is a generous frieze with two drawers to the front which sit flush.

Above is an original full leather skiver in original condition with lots of history with no rips or tears.

fig 2. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised writing table featuring a brown leather inset top, fluted legs with gilt detailing, and brass castors. — fig 2. Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

Constructed from solid mahogany a good sign of English Origin.

Offered in good Original Antique condition with Original patina to the top, structurally sound.

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

fig 3. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised writing table featuring a brown leather inset top, fluted legs with gilt detailing, and brass castors. — fig 3. Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

74cm H x 129cm W x 67cm D x 60cm height to knee.

Local Collection possible

Our Terms of Sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendor fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with us a pleasurable one.

fig 4. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised writing table featuring a brown leather inset top, fluted legs with gilt detailing, and brass castors. — fig 4. Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect item photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything listed , and then again upon delivery or pickup.

fig 5. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised writing table featuring a brown leather inset top, fluted legs with gilt detailing, and brass castors. — fig 5. Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller a question on the listing page of the Site.

fig 6. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised writing table featuring a brown leather inset top, fluted legs with gilt detailing, and brass castors. — fig 6. Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

Please note that we love vintage items with Original Patina and in as original condition as possible and are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is NOT sufficient grounds for a refund.

fig 7. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised writing table featuring a brown leather inset top, fluted legs with gilt detailing, and brass castors. — fig 7. Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

Historical worm, foxed glass and old repairs are not sufficient for a refund as by the very nature of buying antiques you as the customer and we as the vendor expect this to be commonly accepted things that come with buying antique furniture. These are not sufficient grounds for a refund.

fig 8. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised writing table featuring a brown leather inset top, fluted legs with gilt detailing, and brass castors. — fig 8. Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

DELIVERY IS FREE WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND AND WILL BE DELIVERED BY SPECIALIST ANTIQUE FURNITURE COURIERS WHO WILL ARRANGE DELIVERY DIRECT WITH YOU THE CUSTOMER. THEY WILL ENDEAVOUR TO GET YOUR ITEM TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT PATIENCE IS TO BE REQUIRED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE CUSTOMER BEFORE PURCHASE.

fig 9. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised writing table featuring a brown leather inset top, fluted legs with gilt detailing, and brass castors. — fig 9. Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

Delivery For Scotland and Wales please enquire

AS SECOND GENERATION DEALERS WE HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 15 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES.

REFUNDS are possible but are only given if the item is damaged, and only if we cannot fix or repair it first, if this is not possible then a full refund will be given upon safe return of the item(s).

fig 10. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised writing table featuring a brown leather inset top, fluted legs with gilt detailing, and brass castors. — fig 10. Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

Return of the item(s) is the Customers responsibility (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we have incorporated this cost and offer it as a Discount to the customer as our way of saying Thankyou for your Purchase.

fig 11. A Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised writing table featuring a brown leather inset top, fluted legs with gilt detailing, and brass castors. — fig 11. Antique Victorian English Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Leather Top Library Writing Table

If you wish to return an item the refund will NOT include this as arranging free delivery takes time and money including wrapping costs which we pay for and therefore you would be charged for the initial free delivery AND return courier fee.

Daniel Lauren Antiques

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

129cm (50.79")

Depth

67cm (26.38")

Date of Manufacture

Daniel Lauren Antiques has dated this Ebonised Leather Writing Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

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