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Serpentine Shaped Mahogany Writing Table
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Serpentine Shaped Mahogany Writing Table

19th century
For Sale by Andros Antiques
Description

This Serpentine Shaped Mahogany Writing Table offers a practical writing area whilst occupying a relatively small footprint. Standing on extremely elegant cabriole legs that are embellished with some exceptionally fine acanthus leaf carving to the knees along with well-defined ball and claw feet.

The generous curvature to the piece is enhanced by the tooled deep red distressed hide top. The table is finished all round so could be placed anywhere in a room and be admired from any angle. There is a generous amount of knee room meaning this table is very comfortable to sit at.

Circa 19thC

Dimensions

Width 36in/91cm

Depth 18in/46cm

Height 28½in/72cm

Knee Room Height 24in/61cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Andros Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA815463
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1324
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Description
This Serpentine Shaped Mahogany Writing Table offers a practical writing area whilst occupying a relatively small footprint.
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Standing on extremely elegant cabriole legs that are embellished with some exceptionally fine acanthus leaf carving to the knees along with well-defined ball and claw feet.
Andros Antiques
fig 1. A mahogany writing table featuring a serpentine front, an inset leather surface, carved acanthus knees, and ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Serpentine Shaped Mahogany Writing Table

The generous curvature to the piece is enhanced by the tooled deep red distressed hide top. The table is finished all round so could be placed anywhere in a room and be admired from any angle. There is a generous amount of knee room meaning this table is very comfortable to sit at.

Circa 19thC

Dimensions

Width 36in/91cm

Depth 18in/46cm

Height 28½in/72cm

Knee Room Height 24in/61cm

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA815463
Dealers Internal Ref
1324
Andros Antiques
Andros Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Andros antiques has been created by two colleagues with over 80 years of experience in the antique furniture trade.

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A mahogany writing table featuring a serpentine front, an inset leather surface, carved acanthus knees, and ball and claw feet.
Serpentine Shaped Mahogany Writing Table
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A serpentine writing table is a desk featuring an undulating front profile with alternating convex and concave curves. Originating in the eighteenth century, these desks typically feature inset leather writing surfaces and decorative cabriole legs.

These tables are primarily constructed from mahogany or mahogany veneers over oak frames. The writing surface is frequently inset with gold-tooled leather, complemented by hand-carved leg embellishments.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of traditional joinery, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber construction, and natural age-related wear to the finish. Carved motifs on the knees and ball and claw feet should show crisp hand-chiselled detail.

Place the table as a dedicated writing station in a home library, or position it in a hallway as a console table. Pair it with neutral wall palettes, contemporary artwork, or modern table lamps to create a balanced aesthetic.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber finish. Treat the leather insert with a specialised leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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