Regency Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century

Name: A Regency Period End Support Writing Table Stamped Gillows
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA810183
Price: 5800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWriting Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSpiral turned legs, End support trestle, Brass paw castors, Reeded border
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This Regency period writing table originates from the early 19th Century and bears the stamp of Gillows. Constructed from dark brown figured mahogany, the piece presents a rectangular top with rounded corners and a reeded border above a narrow panelled frieze decorated with button paterae at the corners. The support structure comprises four spiral-turned legs and arched splay legs linked by a carved centre stretcher, terminating in original brass paw castors. The table measures 72 cm high, 132 cm wide, and 68 cm deep, offering a practical surface for daily writing tasks. In a contemporary home, this table finds a natural place as a functional desk in a study, library, or home office. The compact proportions allow it to sit comfortably against a wall or in the centre of a room, while the classical Regency design complements traditional interiors. The rich grain of the mahogany timber and the bright metal of the castors provide subtle decorative contrast suitable for sophisticated living spaces.

FAQs

Regency writing tables typically feature classical proportions, solid mahogany timber, turned or reeded legs, and refined brass fittings produced during the early nineteenth century in Britain.

Cabinetmakers predominantly crafted these tables from solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers, often incorporating brass castors, ebony inlays, and leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, period-accurate castors, timber shrinkage marks beneath the top, and maker stamps such as Gillows on drawer edges or frame undersides.

Position the table as a dedicated work desk in a home office or place it behind a contemporary sofa as a console table to balance traditional wood tones with modern textiles.

Keep mahogany away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a dry lint-free cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to maintain the timber patination.

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A Regency Period End Support Writing Table Stamped Gillows

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