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Spectacular Quality Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table
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Spectacular Quality Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table

19th century
Sold 20 July 2025 · Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Spectacular Quality Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table

Dating from ca. 1880 and of nice smaller proportions, this Spectacular Quality Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table has a beautifully figured top with cross banded edges, brass gallery rail, moulded edges and leather writing insert along with inkwells and pen holder. Below is a Mahogany lined frieze drawer with original brass handles, key with working lock and beautiful inlay banding. It stands on four elegant tapering legs with quality brass castors and the piece has aged to a warm rich Rosewood shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 75 cm / 29.5 inches

Width: 76 cm / 30 inches

Depth: 41 cm / 16 inches

Ref No: 07145

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Monday – 10am – 5pm

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Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

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Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA804346
Dealers Internal Reference
07145
Description
Spectacular Quality Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table

Dating from ca. 1880 and of nice smaller proportions, this Spectacular Quality Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table has a beautifully figured top with cross banded edges, brass gallery rail, moulded edges and leather writing insert along with inkwells and pen holder.

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Below is a Mahogany lined frieze drawer with original brass handles, key with working lock and beautiful inlay banding.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

It stands on four elegant tapering legs with quality brass castors and the piece has aged to a warm rich Rosewood shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

fig 1. A Victorian rosewood writing table featuring a leather inset top, brass gallery, and two frieze drawers on slender tapered legs with castors.
fig 1. Spectacular Quality Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 75 cm / 29.5 inches

Width: 76 cm / 30 inches

Depth: 41 cm / 16 inches

Ref No: 07145

Standard One Man Delivery £60 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request

fig 2. A Victorian rosewood writing table featuring a leather inset top, brass gallery, and two frieze drawers on slender tapered legs with castors.
fig 2. Spectacular Quality Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

fig 3. A Victorian rosewood writing table featuring a leather inset top, brass gallery, and two frieze drawers on slender tapered legs with castors.
fig 3. Spectacular Quality Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA804346
Dealers Internal Ref
07145
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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A Victorian rosewood writing table featuring a leather inset top, brass gallery, and two frieze drawers on slender tapered legs with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
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A Victorian rosewood writing table featuring a leather inset top, brass gallery, and two frieze drawers on slender tapered legs with castors.
Spectacular Quality Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table
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A Victorian rosewood writing table featuring a leather inset top, brass gallery, and two frieze drawers on slender tapered legs with castors.
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  • ObjectWriting Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass, Leather
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsLeather writing insert, Brass gallery rail, Frieze drawers, Tapered legs with castors
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

Victorian writing tables typically feature rich dark woods like rosewood or mahogany, often complemented by inset leather writing surfaces and intricate brass or wood detailing reflecting the craftsmanship of the 19th century.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, frequently accented with brass hardware, leather skivers, and occasionally inlaid marquetry.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, natural timber shrinkage, genuine patina on the brassware, and period-specific locking mechanisms.

An antique writing table serves as a striking focal point in a contemporary study or living space when paired with minimalist modern seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Preserve antique rosewood by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the timber.
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