A particularly good quality mahogany writing table with a single drawer, original handles and well designed turned legs.

A versatile table, make an excellent lamp table, a neat gallery with shaped sides. British made around 1880-1890

all in very good strong condition, seating height 64.5cm, all ready for use.

UK mainland delivery quote £75

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

Millers Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1240898

Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description

A particularly good quality mahogany writing table with a single drawer, original handles and well designed turned legs.

A versatile table, make an excellent lamp table, a neat gallery with shaped sides. British made around 1880-1890

all in very good strong condition, seating height 64.5cm, all ready for use.

UK mainland delivery quote £75

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1240898

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Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom

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ObjectWriting Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGallery back, Turned legs, Frieze drawer, Wooden knob handles
SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Writing tables featuring raised gallery backs gained popularity during the Regency and early Victorian periods in Britain, crafted to prevent papers and writing instruments from sliding off the rear surface during use.

These tables were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or walnut, incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints within the drawers, turned legs shaped on lathes, and polished wood surfaces.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven hand-sawn timber underneath drawers, natural oxidation and age-related patination, original timber knob handles, and hand-cut joinery rather than uniform machine production.

A compact writing table functions well as a dedicated laptop workstation in a study, a console table within a hallway, or an elegant dressing table in a master bedroom setting.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly along the grain to protect the finish, avoiding direct sunlight and radiator heat to prevent timber shrinkage.