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19th Century Mahogany Writing Table Attributed to Hollands and Sons
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19th Century Mahogany Writing Table Attributed to Hollands and Sons

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Mid 19th century figured mahogany writing table attributable to Holland & Son.

The beautiful new green leather top and original broken gilt tooling sit above two full length mahogany lined drawers.

The turned knobs and locks are original to the writing table with the sides and the reverse veneered in the same figured timber.

The shallow frieze sits on four robust turned and reeded tapered legs that stand on the gilt brass caps and castors.

The table, although not stamped Holland & Son, has all the hallmarks of a top London maker and Holland & Son were quite well known for this style of writing table.

The shallow frieze and strong legs work well and give the writing table stature.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

Freshfords Fine Antiques has dated this Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216399
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11334
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Description
Mid 19th century figured mahogany writing table attributable to Holland & Son.
The beautiful new green leather top and original broken gilt tooling sit above two full length mahogany lined drawers.
Freshfords Fine Antiques

The turned knobs and locks are original to the writing table with the sides and the reverse veneered in the same figured timber.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, fluted turned legs, and brass castors.
fig 1. 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table Attributed to Hollands and Sons

The shallow frieze sits on four robust turned and reeded tapered legs that stand on the gilt brass caps and castors.

The table, although not stamped Holland & Son, has all the hallmarks of a top London maker and Holland & Son were quite well known for this style of writing table.

The shallow frieze and strong legs work well and give the writing table stature.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

Freshfords Fine Antiques has dated this Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216399
Dealers Internal Ref
11334
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A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, fluted turned legs, and brass castors.
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table attributed to Hollands and Sons
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A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top, fluted turned legs, and brass castors.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Victorian writing tables typically feature rich mahogany timber, turned or fluted legs, and top surfaces inset with gilt-tooled leather skivers. Designed for private libraries and study rooms, they balance practical utility with solid cabinetmaking craftsmanship.

High-grade Cuban or Honduran mahogany was favoured for frames and drawers, complemented by hand-tooled leather or hide writing surfaces. Interior drawer linings often utilised oak or pine, secured with solid brass hardware and castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural timber wear on drawer runners, and original brass stamped castors or locks. Maker marks or stencils from prominent cabinetmakers, such as Holland & Sons, are frequently stamped into the upper edges of drawer linings.

An antique mahogany writing table functions effectively as a focal desk in a contemporary home office or modern living space. Pair the warm timber tones with structured minimalist seating, brass lighting, and neutral wall palettes to balance historical weight.

Maintain the mahogany finish by applying high-grade beeswax twice yearly and buffing along the grain. Preserve the leather skiver using dedicated leather balm, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent drying or cracking.
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