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Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table C.1870
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table C.1870

19th century
Description

A Victorian mahogany writing table, the beautifully sun-bleached top with moulded edge housing its original richly patinated black leathercloth writing surface set over two flush frieze drawers, all raised on four turned tapering legs.

The table carries an honest sense of understated utility, anchored by the exceptional survival of the heavily patinated writing surface which remains remarkably solid, stable and incredibly tactile.

Very good untouched antique condition, the mahogany retains a remarkable sun-mellowed palette, while the original leathercloth top exhibits an incredibly attractive settled micro-crazed character. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1870.

Dimensions

Height: 72.5 cm

Width: 120.5 cm

Depth: 61 cm

Height to Underside of Desk: 57 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
120.5cm (47.44")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the Victorian era.

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SA1222171
Dealers Internal Reference
3751
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Description
A Victorian mahogany writing table, the beautifully sun-bleached top with moulded edge housing its original richly patinated black leathercloth writing surface set over two flush frieze drawers, all raised on four turned tapering legs.
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The table carries an honest sense of understated utility, anchored by the exceptional survival of the heavily patinated writing surface which remains remarkably solid, stable and incredibly tactile.
Founders Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, turned tapered legs, and a dark leather writing surface.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table C.1870

Very good untouched antique condition, the mahogany retains a remarkable sun-mellowed palette, while the original leathercloth top exhibits an incredibly attractive settled micro-crazed character. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1870.

Dimensions

Height: 72.5 cm

Width: 120.5 cm

Depth: 61 cm

Height to Underside of Desk: 57 cm

Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
120.5cm (47.44")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222171
Dealers Internal Ref
3751
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A Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, turned tapered legs, and a dark leather writing surface.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table c.1870
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Originating in the mid-to-late 19th century, a Victorian writing table typically features a solid mahogany frame, turned legs, frieze drawers for storing stationery, and often a leather-inset writing surface.

These tables were constructed primarily from Cuban or Honduran mahogany, with hand-dovetailed drawer linings made of pine or oak, solid brass or wooden knob handles, and a gilded leather writing inset.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, turned leg detailing, and authentic signs of age such as natural patination and minor wear around the leg collars and feet.

A Victorian writing desk can serve as a slim home office workstation, a hall console table, or a dressing table, paired with contemporary minimalist lighting and neutral accent seating to balance historical character with modern functionality.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually, while avoiding liquid cleaners or direct sunlight to prevent the leather inset from drying out or fading.
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