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Desk /Writing Table Victorian Mahogany

Name: Desk /Writing Table Victorian Mahogany
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1200806
Price: 465 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this Late Victorian Writing Table.

Dating 1880 ish and made in a mixture of Mahogany and Birch.

All raised on these turned feet, with this turned centre stretcher and bobbin turnings.

A Polished top with Leather insert, no expense spared having this replacement Leather with blind and gold tooling.

Original polish plus patina its this medium mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

This Writing Table/Desk is solid in all its joints, with NO breaks, and NO woodworm.

If paying using PayPal please note Shipping/Delivery will be extra.

Contact details

Gerard James 07851385634 (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact,

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact WhatsApp 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1200806

Dealers Internal Reference

001028

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this Late Victorian Writing Table.

Dating 1880 ish and made in a mixture of Mahogany and Birch.

All raised on these turned feet, with this turned centre stretcher and bobbin turnings.

“

A Polished top with Leather insert, no expense spared having this replacement Leather with blind and gold tooling.

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany writing table with turned legs, a stretcher base, and an inset red leather top framed with gold leaf tooling. — fig 1. Desk /Writing Table Victorian Mahogany

Original polish plus patina its this medium mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

This Writing Table/Desk is solid in all its joints, with NO breaks, and NO woodworm.

If paying using PayPal please note Shipping/Delivery will be extra.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany writing table with turned legs, a stretcher base, and an inset red leather top framed with gold leaf tooling. — fig 2. Desk /Writing Table Victorian Mahogany

Contact details

Gerard James 07851385634 (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact,

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. A Victorian mahogany writing table with turned legs, a stretcher base, and an inset red leather top framed with gold leaf tooling. — fig 3. Desk /Writing Table Victorian Mahogany

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact WhatsApp 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. A Victorian mahogany writing table with turned legs, a stretcher base, and an inset red leather top framed with gold leaf tooling. — fig 4. Desk /Writing Table Victorian Mahogany

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. A Victorian mahogany writing table with turned legs, a stretcher base, and an inset red leather top framed with gold leaf tooling. — fig 5. Desk /Writing Table Victorian Mahogany

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. A Victorian mahogany writing table with turned legs, a stretcher base, and an inset red leather top framed with gold leaf tooling. — fig 6. Desk /Writing Table Victorian Mahogany

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1200806

Dealers Internal Ref

001028

About the Dealer

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Victorian writing tables were popularised during the 19th century as dedicated surfaces for personal correspondence and study. They typically feature compact rectangular proportions, turned wood legs, and an inset leather surface decorated with gilt or blind tooling.

These tables were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak. The writing tops frequently incorporate inset hide leather secured with natural glues and edged with decorative gold leaf tooling.

Authentic 19th-century examples display evidence of hand-craftsmanship, including hand-cut joinery, hand-turned legs, and age-appropriate wear to the leather surface. Timber surfaces beneath the frame often show historical saw marks and subtle shrinkage across the grain.

A Victorian writing table functions effectively as a streamlined home office desk, a hallway console table, or a focal point in a living area. Pairing dark timber with modern task lighting and contemporary seating creates an engaging visual contrast.

Dust timber regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax annually along the grain. Protect the leather insert from direct sunlight and liquid spills, applying a specialist leather conditioner periodically to maintain flexibility.

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