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A Small Writing Table with Drop Side Flaps
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A Small Writing Table with Drop Side Flaps

19th century
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Description

A good small writing table with side flaps to give more writing working surface a useful piece of furniture all in good original condition ready to place in your home UK mainland delivery £65. Thank you for looking 82 cm when closed

Date of Manufacture

Antiquus has dated this Drop Leaf Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 09602503
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Tapering square legs on spade feet: Sheraton revival cabinet work of the period.
Softwood drawer linings with fine dovetails: typical late nineteenth-century cabinet making.
Inset green leather surface: mellow patina and wear from sustained writing use.
Cast brass bail handles with scrolled backplates: popular late nineteenth-century fittings.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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Description
A good small writing table with side flaps to give more writing working surface a useful piece of furniture all in good original condition ready to place in your home UK mainland delivery £65. Thank you for looking 82 cm when closed
Date of Manufacture

Antiquus has dated this Drop Leaf Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09602503
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Tapering square legs on spade feet: Sheraton revival cabinet work of the period.
Softwood drawer linings with fine dovetails: typical late nineteenth-century cabinet making.
Inset green leather surface: mellow patina and wear from sustained writing use.
Cast brass bail handles with scrolled backplates: popular late nineteenth-century fittings.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1228929
Antiquus
Antiquus
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50 years of dealing in antique furniture and associated items

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Archive I A mahogany drop-leaf writing desk with a green inset writing surface, three drawer handles, and extended side flaps.

A Small Writing Table with Drop Side Flaps

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A mahogany drop-leaf writing desk with a green inset writing surface, three drawer handles, and extended side flaps.
A small writing table with drop side flaps
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A mahogany drop-leaf writing desk with a green inset writing surface, three drawer handles, and extended side flaps.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDrop-leaf extensions, Inset green writing surface, Swan-neck brass handles, Cabriole legs

This Edwardian Revival writing table originates from 1890, rendered in a warm brown mahogany with distinct drop-leaf extensions. The primary desktop hosts an inset green leather writing surface, flanked by drop side flaps that expand the working area. Below the main surface sits a central wide drawer accompanied by two smaller lower drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles, all elevated on cabriole legs. Visible attributes include moulded edge trim around the top surface, dovetail joinery visible on the open drawer boxes, and minor surface scratches on the timber reflecting its age and use. Measuring 82 cm wide when closed, the furniture piece easily accommodates practical needs. Position this writing table in a home study, a guest bedroom, or a quiet corner of a living room to serve as a compact writing desk or a functional display surface. The warm timber tones integrate naturally into traditional country house interiors or eclectic spaces seeking classic English character. The drop-leaf mechanisms allow quick adjustment of surface area depending on immediate tasks, while the small lower drawers provide accessible storage for stationery and small household items.

FAQs

A drop-leaf writing table features hinged side flaps that raise to expand the working area or lower to conserve floor space, typically incorporating storage drawers and a dedicated writing top.

Historical writing desks were commonly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring brass hardware handles and inset writing surfaces made of leather or felt.

Authentic pieces display historical construction marks such as hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural timber patination, hand-fitted brass ironmongery, and age-appropriate wear around support hinges.

Position the desk within a living room alcove or home office, paired with minimalist contemporary seating and subtle brass lighting to create a refined workspace.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply clear beeswax along the wood grain, taking care to protect the inset writing top from direct liquid exposure.
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