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Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

Name: Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244394
Price: 685 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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Description

Antique 19th century Victorian writing table in mahogany, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and elegant, understated lines.

The front has a pair of frieze drawers, each fitted with two turned wooden mushroom knobs, set beneath a rectangular top with a moulded edge, offering a useful writing surface with handy storage below.

The table stands on four finely ring-turned tapering legs and works equally well as a desk, side table or hall table, with comfortable room to sit at it beneath the frieze.

The mahogany displays an attractive grain and a warm, rich colour with a lovely mellow patina built up over many years.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Victorian mahogany writing table of compact proportions, a perfect addition to any study, bedroom, hallway or living room.

Product Reference : AF - 6904

Measurements : 91cm (36") Width x 47cm (18½") Depth x 76cm (30") Height [ 63cm (25") Knee Height ]

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09710758

Dealer's Item DateVictorian era

Sellingantiques DateVictorian era

Sellingantiques agingItem 155-190 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:

Ring-turned tapering legs: early to mid-nineteenth-century turning style.

Turned wooden mushroom knobs: traditional mid-Victorian drawer furniture.

Dark oxidised wash across the rear rail: unpolished nineteenth-century workshop finish.

Mellow colour and faint marks on the top: decades of use.

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.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1244394

Dealers Internal Reference

AF-6904

Description

Antique 19th century Victorian writing table in mahogany, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and elegant, understated lines.

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The front has a pair of frieze drawers, each fitted with two turned wooden mushroom knobs, set beneath a rectangular top with a moulded edge, offering a useful writing surface with handy storage below.

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fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two front drawers with turned wooden knobs and four turned, tapered legs. — fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

The table stands on four finely ring-turned tapering legs and works equally well as a desk, side table or hall table, with comfortable room to sit at it beneath the frieze.

The mahogany displays an attractive grain and a warm, rich colour with a lovely mellow patina built up over many years.

fig 2. An antique Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two front drawers with turned wooden knobs and four turned, tapered legs. — fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Victorian mahogany writing table of compact proportions, a perfect addition to any study, bedroom, hallway or living room.

Product Reference : AF - 6904

fig 3. An antique Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two front drawers with turned wooden knobs and four turned, tapered legs. — fig 3. Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

Measurements : 91cm (36") Width x 47cm (18½") Depth x 76cm (30") Height [ 63cm (25") Knee Height ]

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. An antique Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two front drawers with turned wooden knobs and four turned, tapered legs. — fig 4. Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. An antique Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two front drawers with turned wooden knobs and four turned, tapered legs. — fig 5. Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. An antique Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two front drawers with turned wooden knobs and four turned, tapered legs. — fig 6. Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. An antique Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two front drawers with turned wooden knobs and four turned, tapered legs. — fig 7. Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09710758

Dealer's Item DateVictorian era

Sellingantiques datingVictorian era

Sellingantiques agingItem 155-190 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:

Ring-turned tapering legs: early to mid-nineteenth-century turning style.

Turned wooden mushroom knobs: traditional mid-Victorian drawer furniture.

Dark oxidised wash across the rear rail: unpolished nineteenth-century workshop finish.

Mellow colour and faint marks on the top: decades of use.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1244394

Dealers Internal Ref

AF-6904

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Originating in the 19th century, Victorian writing tables are freestanding desks characterised by rectangular tops, practical drawer storage, and turned or carved timber legs. They were widely produced to accommodate increasing personal correspondence and home office work during the period.

High-grade imported mahogany was favoured for its fine grain, structural durability, and rich lustre. Construction techniques typically included hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, solid timber drawer linings, and legs turned on traditional woodworking lathes.

Authentic Victorian pieces often display hand-cut dovetail joinery with slight irregularities, hand-planed drawer bases, and natural wear around handles and feet. Original brass locks, turned timber knobs, and genuine period patination also indicate authentic construction.

Position the table against a wall or beneath a window to function as a compact workspace, vanity, or console table. Pair the warm timber tones with a contemporary chair, minimalist lighting, or modern artwork to balance period craftsmanship with fresh design.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish along the grain twice a year to preserve the surface finish. Keep the piece away from direct radiator heat and direct sunlight to avoid timber drying, warping, or uneven fading.

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