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Antique Victorian Inlaid Kingwood Writing Table
Georgian Antiques
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Antique Victorian Inlaid Kingwood Writing Table

19th century
Description

Circa 1870, exhibition quality inlaid kingwood free-standing writing table. The serpentine shaped top in crossbanded kingwood with marquetry inlay around a green leather writing surface with gilt tooling. This is over 2 shaped-front, inlaid marquetry drawers with ormolu rococo handles and mahogany drawer liners. The sides and back with matching inlaid decoration, and all supported on tapering cabriole legs with impressive ormolu mounts extending down to the sabots.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Kingwood Writing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA808542
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WP114
Description
Circa 1870, exhibition quality inlaid kingwood free-standing writing table.
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The serpentine shaped top in crossbanded kingwood with marquetry inlay around a green leather writing surface with gilt tooling.
Georgian Antiques

This is over 2 shaped-front, inlaid marquetry drawers with ormolu rococo handles and mahogany drawer liners. The sides and back with matching inlaid decoration, and all supported on tapering cabriole legs with impressive ormolu mounts extending down to the sabots.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Kingwood Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA808542
Dealers Internal Ref
WP114
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Archive I An antique Victorian kingwood writing table featuring marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an inset green leather top.

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An antique Victorian kingwood writing table featuring marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an inset green leather top.
Antique Victorian Inlaid Kingwood Writing Table
Ref: SA808542
An antique Victorian kingwood writing table featuring marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an inset green leather top.
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Victorian Louis XV Revival writing tables, often styled as bureau plats, were crafted in 19th-century Britain following the aesthetic traditions of 18th-century French court furniture. They are defined by serpentine outlines, cabriole legs, exotic kingwood veneers, and decorative gilt-bronze mounts.

These desks were built using solid hardwood frames veneered with cut kingwood and contrasting marquetry inlays. Decorative elements included cast ormolu or gilt-brass corner mounts, sabots, drawer handles, and a central leather writing surface.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joinery, aged gilding or patination on the brass mounts, and genuine wear across the leather surface. Inspecting the underside generally reveals secondary timbers such as oak or pine used for internal drawer structures.

Position the writing table as a central feature in a study, library, or living space paired with streamlined modern lighting. Balance the decorative metalwork and detailed marquetry by placing the desk against neutral walls and simple modern upholstery.

Dust the veneered surfaces regularly using a clean, soft cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly to nourish the wood. Avoid using abrasive polish on the gilt mounts and keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer shrinkage.
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