Quality antique Victorian mahogany writing desk, having a quality antique Victorian mahogany writing desk with a green leather surface above one long centre drawer and two smaller drawers with the original brass handles and working locks and key, raised on square tapering legs terminating into spade feet.

Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

61.5cm (24.21")

Reference Numbers

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SA1244150

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Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

61.5cm (24.21")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1244150

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ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourDeep Mahogany
MotifsGreen leather inset, Brass swan-neck handles, Tapered square legs, Corner spandrels
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 61.5 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Victorian writing desks typically feature structured timber construction, often incorporating rich woods like mahogany or walnut, alongside gold-tooled leather inset surfaces and functional drawered compartments.

Primary woods included solid and veneered mahogany, oak, and rosewood, paired with gilded brass hardware such as drop handles or escutcheons, and gold-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Look for hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawer linings, original brass locks or handles displaying historic patination, and natural wear to the timber frame and leather insert.

A period writing desk can serve as a functional workstation in a modern home office, a hallway console table, or a focal dressing table when paired with contemporary lighting and seating.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain, whilst cleaning the leather insert with a specialized leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking.