Victorian Mahogany Writing Table 1900 - 1920

Name: A Pretty Late Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA580889
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWriting Desks
Period1900 - 1920
StyleLate Victorian
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSpindle gallery sides, Inset leather writing surface, Cabriole legs, Inkwell compartments
SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This late Victorian mahogany writing table exhibits Art Nouveau influences. The piece possesses a warm brown polished wood finish, a shaped dark red inset leather writing surface, and slender cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. Integrated inkwell compartments, a central trough, and semi-circular spindle-turned side galleries furnish the top, complemented by a single drawer positioned beneath the writing area. Measuring 75 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 53 cm deep, the desk functions as a practical writing surface or statement accent piece in a study, drawing room, or hallway. The compact proportions and finished sides allow placement against a wall or freestanding within a room to hold correspondence, stationery, or reading materials.

FAQs

A late Victorian writing table is a refined item of study furniture produced during the late nineteenth century, designed specifically for personal correspondence, reading, and light administrative duties.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring gold-tooled leather inset surfaces, brass fittings, and turned or carved timber details.

Authentic Victorian desks usually display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass hardware, natural age-related wear to the leather surface, and solid hardwood construction techniques characteristic of the era.

A Victorian writing table works well placed in a home office, hallway, or living room alcove, paired with a contemporary desk lamp and minimalist artwork to create a balanced contrast between antique and modern elements.

The mahogany frame should be conditioned periodically with natural beeswax polish, while the leather surface should be kept clean using a soft dry cloth and treated occasionally with specialized leather cream to prevent drying and cracking.

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