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Elegant Golden Mahogany Cheveret Table
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Elegant Golden Mahogany Cheveret Table

19th century
Sold 21 July 2026 · Thakeham Furniture
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Description

Elegant golden mahogany cheveret table, or ladies writing desk. The top section with three quarter gallery book stand and boxwood strung drawers. The lower section with a single drawer fitted with lifting leather writing surface, pen tray and ink compartments. Raised on square tapered legs. A charming piece, with boxwood inlay throughout.

Circa. 1800

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Antique Mahogany Cheveret to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1215949
Dealers Internal Reference
7874
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Description
Elegant golden mahogany cheveret table, or ladies writing desk. The top section with three quarter gallery book stand and boxwood strung drawers.
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The lower section with a single drawer fitted with lifting leather writing surface, pen tray and ink compartments.
Thakeham Furniture

Raised on square tapered legs. A charming piece, with boxwood inlay throughout.

Circa. 1800

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Antique Mahogany Cheveret to the 19th Century.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215949
Dealers Internal Ref
7874
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles. SOLD21 JUL 26
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Archive I A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles. SOLD21 JUL 26

Elegant Golden Mahogany Cheveret Table

Archive II A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles. View II
Archive III A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles. View III
Archive IV A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles. View IV
Archive V A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles. View V
Archive VI A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles. View VI
Archive VII A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles. View VII
Archive VIII A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles. View VIII
Archive IX A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles. View IX
Archive X A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles. View X
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 3,156
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
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A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles.
Elegant golden mahogany cheveret table
Ref: SA1215949
A freestanding antique mahogany cheveret table with slender tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a removable tabletop bookshelf unit featuring small drawers and metal ring handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTapered legs, Brass ring pulls, Desktop superstructure, Frieze drawer
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

FAQs

A cheveret is a small writing table originating in the late 18th century, featuring a movable shelf or small bookcase superstructure with drawers on the desktop.

These pieces were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany or satinwood, often complemented by brass handles, stringing inlay, and sometimes leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, traditional hand-turned brass hardware, and secondary woods consistent with the era of manufacture.

This versatile item functions effectively as a compact writing desk in a home study, a decorative display surface in a living room, or an occasional table styled with vintage leather-bound books.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and apply natural beeswax periodically to nourish the wood grain and preserve the finish.
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