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Antique William IV Mahogany Writing Table C.1830
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Antique William IV Mahogany Writing Table C.1830

19th century
Sold 26 July 2026 · Founders Antiques
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Description

A fine William IV mahogany writing table, the solid single piece top with a low three-quarter gallery set over two frieze drawers, all raised on four crisply turned legs.

With a shallow footprint designed to sit flush against a wall, this versatile piece functions beautifully as a bedroom chamber or dressing table, or equally well as a side table in a hallway or sitting room.

Very good antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1830.

Dimensions

Height: 78.5 cm

Width: 91.5 cm

Depth: 53 cm

Height of Tabletop: 76.5 cm

Height to Underside of Desk: 62.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78.5cm (30.91")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1219094
Dealers Internal Reference
3739
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Description
A fine William IV mahogany writing table, the solid single piece top with a low three-quarter gallery set over two frieze drawers, all raised on four crisply turned legs.

With a shallow footprint designed to sit flush against a wall, this versatile piece functions beautifully as a bedroom chamber or dressing table, or equally well as a side table in a hallway or sitting room.

fig 1. An antique William IV mahogany writing table featuring a raised gallery top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, and tapering ring-turned legs.
fig 1. Antique William IV Mahogany Writing Table C.1830

Very good antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1830.

Dimensions

Height: 78.5 cm

Width: 91.5 cm

Depth: 53 cm

Height of Tabletop: 76.5 cm

Height to Underside of Desk: 62.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Height
78.5cm (30.91")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219094
Dealers Internal Ref
3739
Founders Antiques
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An antique William IV mahogany writing table featuring a raised gallery top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, and tapering ring-turned legs.
Antique William IV Mahogany Writing Table c.1830
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRaised gallery top, Ring-turned legs, Turned wooden drawer pulls, Frieze drawers
  • SizeH 78.5 cm (31 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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William IV furniture, produced roughly between 1830 and 1837, bridges late Regency and early Victorian aesthetics, characterised by robust proportions, classical influences, and rich mahogany timbers.

These tables are typically crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary timbers like pine or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction and traditional wood-turned pulls.

Authentication relies on examining timber ageing, hand-planed surfaces, traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails, and the characteristic patina and oxidisation accumulated over nearly two centuries.

Pairing this piece with modern minimalist seating creates a striking juxtaposition, allowing the rich grain and traditional craftsmanship to function as a focal point within a neutral study or living space.

Preservation involves maintaining stable ambient humidity away from direct heat sources and sunlight, applying high-quality beeswax periodically, and avoiding silicone-based polishes that can degrade the historic finish.
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