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Early 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Writing Table with Leather Top
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Writing Table with Leather Top

19th century
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A very elegant early 19th century mahogany writing table, dating to circa 1820, decorated with fine satinwood style inlay and retaining its original character and charm. This refined piece features a beautifully proportioned rectangular top inset with a rich brown leather writing surface, finished with delicate gilt tooling around the border which provides both practicality and decorative appeal.

The frieze is fitted with three drawers, including a central drawer flanked by two side drawers, each adorned with attractive brass swan-neck handles. The drawer fronts are beautifully decorated with delicate inlaid swag and bow motifs, a popular neoclassical design element of the period. The corners of the table are further enhanced with vertical inlaid decoration, adding subtle refinement to the overall design.

Raised on slender tapering legs terminating in spade feet, the table has a graceful and balanced silhouette typical of the Regency period. The drawers open smoothly and are traditionally constructed, offering useful storage for writing materials or desk accessories.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Leather Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1200247
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C2742
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Description
A very elegant early 19th century mahogany writing table, dating to circa 1820, decorated with fine satinwood style inlay and retaining its original character and charm. This refined piece features a beautifully proportioned rectangular top inset with a rich brown leather writing surface, finished with delicate gilt tooling around the border which provides both practicality and decorative appeal.
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The frieze is fitted with three drawers, including a central drawer flanked by two side drawers, each adorned with attractive brass swan-neck handles.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The drawer fronts are beautifully decorated with delicate inlaid swag and bow motifs, a popular neoclassical design element of the period. The corners of the table are further enhanced with vertical inlaid decoration, adding subtle refinement to the overall design.

fig 1. An early 19th-century mahogany writing table featuring a brown leather inset surface, inlaid ribbon swags, three brass-handled drawers, and square tapered legs.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Writing Table with Leather Top

Raised on slender tapering legs terminating in spade feet, the table has a graceful and balanced silhouette typical of the Regency period. The drawers open smoothly and are traditionally constructed, offering useful storage for writing materials or desk accessories.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Leather Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200247
Dealers Internal Ref
C2742
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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An early 19th-century mahogany writing table featuring a brown leather inset surface, inlaid ribbon swags, three brass-handled drawers, and square tapered legs.
Early 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Writing Table with Leather Top
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An early 19th-century mahogany writing table featuring a brown leather inset surface, inlaid ribbon swags, three brass-handled drawers, and square tapered legs.
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Writing tables from the early 19th century often featured neoclassically inspired shapes, straight tapered legs, high-quality timber such as mahogany, decorative stringing or marquetry inlay, and central drawers with brass hardware.

These tables were typically constructed with solid mahogany or pine carcasses veneered in fine mahogany, accented with contrasting wood inlays such as satinwood or boxwood, fitted with brass brassware, and topped with tool-embossed leather inserts.

Authentic period writing desks display hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, natural patination on brass drop handles, historical timber shrinkage around solid panels, and aged tooling detail on the leather inset.

Place the table against a neutral wall or positioned centrally in a home library, pairing it with modern task lighting and low-profile seating to highlight the mahogany grain and delicate inlay detail.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and leather drying. Dust regularly with a microfiber cloth, apply beeswax periodically to the timber, and treat the leather with dedicated hide balm.
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