What materials were traditionally used in Victorian writing tables?

These tables were commonly crafted from solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints and decorative leather tool inserts.

How can a Victorian writing table be styled in a modern interior?

A Victorian writing table can function as a compact laptop desk in a modern study or serve as a console table in an entry hallway or living area.

How should antique mahogany furniture be maintained?

Keep mahogany away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to protect the finish.

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Desk/writing Table Victorian Mahogany

Name: Desk/writing Table Victorian Mahogany
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1207561
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today the most wonderful Victorian Mahogany Writing Table/Desk

Dating 1880 ish and all made in mahogany, all raised on these turned legs and having this two drawer arrangement,(with hidden finger pulls)

A polished top with this Leather insert, no expense spared with this replacement Antique Red colour Leather with Blind tooling.

Its been into the polish shop for a clean and polish and looks stunning having wonderful mahogany colour and a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits, and NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, email. call, text, 07851385634

Condition details WhatsApp 07851385634

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 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, FREE delivery available England and Wales, with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales, 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

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

123cm (48.43")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1207561

Dealers Internal Reference

001034

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 the most wonderful Victorian Mahogany Writing Table/Desk

“

Dating 1880 ish and all made in mahogany, all raised on these turned legs and having this two drawer arrangement,(with hidden finger pulls).

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a burgundy leather inset top, two frieze drawers, and four turned wooden legs. — fig 1. Desk/writing Table Victorian Mahogany

A polished top with this Leather insert, no expense spared with this replacement Antique Red colour Leather with Blind tooling.

Its been into the polish shop for a clean and polish and looks stunning having wonderful mahogany colour and a lovely polish (please see pictures)

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a burgundy leather inset top, two frieze drawers, and four turned wooden legs. — fig 2. Desk/writing Table Victorian Mahogany

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits, and NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, email. call, text, 07851385634

Condition details WhatsApp 07851385634

fig 3. A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a burgundy leather inset top, two frieze drawers, and four turned wooden legs. — fig 3. Desk/writing Table Victorian Mahogany

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 4. A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a burgundy leather inset top, two frieze drawers, and four turned wooden legs. — fig 4. Desk/writing Table Victorian Mahogany

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 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 5. A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a burgundy leather inset top, two frieze drawers, and four turned wooden legs. — fig 5. Desk/writing Table Victorian Mahogany

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, FREE delivery available England and Wales, with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales, 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 6. A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a burgundy leather inset top, two frieze drawers, and four turned wooden legs. — fig 6. 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)

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

123cm (48.43")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1207561

Dealers Internal Ref

001034

About the Dealer

Brookside Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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Victorian writing desks typically feature solid hardwood construction, functional frieze drawers, and a gilded or embossed leather writing surface, reflecting 19th-century study design.

Authentic period pieces often showcase hand-cut dovetails inside drawers, turned legs, original timber wear on the underside, and period-appropriate hardware or lock plates.

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Desk/writing Table Victorian Mahogany

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