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Victorian Irish Carved Writing Table
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Victorian Irish Carved Writing Table

19th century
Sold 27 June 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An unusual and very good quality 19th.C.Irish clover carved freestanding walnut and burr walnut desk or centre table. The unusual shaped top having a cross banded and chamfered edge with an inset hand dyed green leather writing surface which has blind and gold tooling.The conforming shaped frieze contains a wide single, mahogany lined drawer with lock and key. The stretcher base with wonderful clover leaf carving, cross stretcher and raised on cabriole legs with brass and white porcelain casters. Condition:- Very good and ready for use in the home as a writing or centre table. Dimensions:- Height…27.5’’/ 70cm. Width…48’’/ 122cm. Depth…30.5’’/ 77.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Writing Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA533078
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21968
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An unusual and very good quality 19th.C.Irish clover carved freestanding walnut and burr walnut desk or centre table.
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The unusual shaped top having a cross banded and chamfered edge with an inset hand dyed green leather writing surface which has blind and gold tooling.
John Howkins Antiques

The conforming shaped frieze contains a wide single, mahogany lined drawer with lock and key. The stretcher base with wonderful clover leaf carving, cross stretcher and raised on cabriole legs with brass and white porcelain casters. Condition:- Very good and ready for use in the home as a writing or centre table. Dimensions:- Height…27.5’’/ 70cm. Width…48’’/ 122cm. Depth…30.5’’/ 77.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Writing Table to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA533078
Dealers Internal Ref
21968
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An antique Victorian carved walnut writing table featuring a shaped green leather top, heavily carved legs, and an H-stretcher base with castors.
Victorian Irish Carved Writing Table
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An antique Victorian carved walnut writing table featuring a shaped green leather top, heavily carved legs, and an H-stretcher base with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScrolled legs, Foliate carvings, H-stretcher, Inset leather top
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 77 cm (30 in)

FAQs

Victorian writing tables were crafted during the 19th century, reflecting the periods preference for ornate craftsmanship, historical revivalism, and functional domestic workspaces.

These tables are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany, featuring hand-carved decorative motifs, inset leather writing surfaces, and traditional joinery.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate hand-carving techniques, natural patina on the wood and leather, traditional dovetail joints in the drawers, and wear patterns consistent with age.

Pairing an ornate antique desk with minimalist modern seating creates a striking juxtaposition that highlights the craftsmanship without overwhelming the room.

Maintain the piece by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, occasionally treating the timber with appropriate wax, and cleaning the leather with a soft, dry cloth.
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