Sold 27 March 2025 · Georgian Antiques

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Description

Circa 1870, mid Victorian shaped inlaid burr walnut writing table or desk. With three shaped leather inserts over a shaped, inlaid frieze standing on carved trestle ends which are united by a turned stretcher. Finishing on cabriole legs with foliate carved knees and porcelain castors.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

105cm (41.34")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA706234

Dealers Internal Reference

SOR84321

Description

Circa 1870, mid Victorian shaped inlaid burr walnut writing table or desk.

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With three shaped leather inserts over a shaped, inlaid frieze standing on carved trestle ends which are united by a turned stretcher.

Georgian Antiques

Finishing on cabriole legs with foliate carved knees and porcelain castors.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

105cm (41.34")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA706234

Dealers Internal Ref

SOR84321

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBurr walnut, walnut, leather
ColourGolden brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Turned legs, Leather inset top, Shaped stretcher
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 105 cm (41 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Victorian writing tables are characterised by intricate wood veneers, notably burr walnut, combined with functional compartments and often featuring leather-lined writing surfaces influenced by revivalist and eclectic design movements.

These pieces typically utilised solid secondary timbers such as mahogany or pine, overlaid with highly figured burr walnut veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, and turned or carved supports.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the grain consistency of the veneer, hand-cut joinery, period-appropriate lock mechanisms, hand-tooled leather inserts, and natural ageing characteristics within the timber.

This piece works effectively as a statement writing table in a contemporary home office or study, pairing cleanly with minimalist seating to highlight its historic wood grain and distinct silhouette.

Maintain the timber using microcrystalline wax to nourish the veneer, and clean the leather top gently with a dry or barely damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical solvents or direct sunlight.