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Early Victorian Mahogany Free Standing Library Writing Table in the Manner of Gillows.
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Early Victorian Mahogany Free Standing Library Writing Table in the Manner of Gillows.

19th century
Sold 13 October 2026 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Mahogany free standing library writing table.

2 real drawers to front. Dummy drawers to reverse.

In the manner of Gillows.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
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Description
Mahogany free standing library writing table.

2 real drawers to front. Dummy drawers to reverse.

In the manner of Gillows.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1850s.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Reference Numbers
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SA1239738
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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An early Victorian mahogany freestanding library writing table featuring a red leather insert top and reeded turned legs with castors.
Early Victorian mahogany free standing library writing table in the manner of Gillows.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsReeded legs, Leather inset top, Turned wooden knobs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 143 cm (56 in) x D 83 cm (33 in)

This early Victorian library writing table originates from 1850 in the manner of Gillows, constructed from mahogany with a red leather inset top, dark brown timber tones, and brass castors. The freestanding desk includes two working drawers to the front fitted with small turned wooden knobs, complemented by reed-carved turned legs, rounded edge mouldings, and visible scuffs and fading across the leather surface. Practical dimensions of 76 cm high, 143 cm wide, and 83 cm deep provide a functional surface for study and correspondence. Suitable placement includes a traditional study, home office, or a central position within a living space as a writing desk or display table.

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A Victorian library writing table is a freestanding, flat-topped desk produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901). Typically fitted with frieze drawers and a leather writing surface, these tables were designed to sit centrally in a home library or study rather than flush against a wall.

High-end 19th-century writing tables were predominantly constructed from dense timbers such as West Indian mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Tops frequently featured gilded or blind-tooled leather writing surfaces, while drawer linings were made of oak or mahogany with cast brass fittings and iron lock mechanisms.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, original brass castors, and hand-turned or reeded leg structures. Natural wood oxidation, aged patina on drawer runners, and maker marks or stampings from noted workshops like Gillows help verify 19th-century origin.

Position the table centrally in a room or home office to highlight its freestanding design. Contrast the dark wood and aged leather with neutral wall tones, contemporary minimalist desk accessories, and modern lighting fixtures to balance traditional and modern aesthetics.

Apply natural beeswax polish along the grain of the mahogany to preserve the finish, avoiding silicone-based products. Clean the leather insert with a damp cloth and apply a dedicated leather conditioner periodically to prevent drying and cracking, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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