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Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
Marylebone Antiques
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

19th century
Description

An outstanding antique Victorian mahogany writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1890 period.

This is of wonderful quality and is a very useful size, with lovely proportions. It stands on beautifully turned baluster legs, terminating in brass casters, there is an ebonised trim around the lower edge of the top and accentuating the legs as well. There are two drawers with nicely turned handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. There is an inset leather top with gold tooled edges, the leather has a beautiful colour which compliments the mahogany nicely.

The back is nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item.

We have had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age, with a gorgeous all round patina.

Width – 36 inches , 92 cm

Depth – 28 inches , 71 cm

Height – 29.5 inches , 75 cm

Knee height – 23.5 inches , 60 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196576
Dealers Internal Reference
12043
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Description
An outstanding antique Victorian mahogany writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1890 period.

This is of wonderful quality and is a very useful size, with lovely proportions.

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It stands on beautifully turned baluster legs, terminating in brass casters, there is an ebonised trim around the lower edge of the top and accentuating the legs as well.
Marylebone Antiques

There are two drawers with nicely turned handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. There is an inset leather top with gold tooled edges, the leather has a beautiful colour which compliments the mahogany nicely.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top, two frieze drawers with turned knob handles, and turned legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

The back is nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item.

We have had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age, with a gorgeous all round patina.

Width – 36 inches , 92 cm

Depth – 28 inches , 71 cm

Height – 29.5 inches , 75 cm

Knee height – 23.5 inches , 60 cm

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196576
Dealers Internal Ref
12043
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top, two frieze drawers with turned knob handles, and turned legs with brass castors.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
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A Victorian writing table is a 19th-century desk crafted predominantly from solid mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, featuring a gilded or blind-tooled leather inset top and frieze drawers for storage.

These desks were built using dense hardwoods like mahogany, detailed with hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass castors, turned timber drawer knobs, and high-grade gilded leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, original brass castors, natural wear on the leather writing inset, and hand-turned legs typical of 19th-century cabinetmaking.

Position the table near a window or in a dedicated home office, pairing it with a streamlined modern task chair or an upholstered armchair to balance traditional proportions with modern function.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically while keeping the leather inset clean with a dry cloth and specialized leather conditioner away from direct sunlight.
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