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Late Victorian Folding Travelling Writing Table.
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Late Victorian Folding Travelling Writing Table.

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 May 2025 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

Late Victorian folding travelling writing table.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Folding Writing Table to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA896999
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Description
Late Victorian folding travelling writing table.
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Folding Writing Table to the 1900s.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA896999
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Archive I An antique dark wood folding writing table with a black leather writing surface and X-frame legs stands outdoors on concrete. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late Victorian Folding Travelling Writing Table.

Archive II An antique dark wood folding writing table with a black leather writing surface and X-frame legs stands outdoors on concrete. View II
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified Since Aug 2012
Items For Sale 647
Items Sold 5,078
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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An antique dark wood folding writing table with a black leather writing surface and X-frame legs stands outdoors on concrete.
Late Victorian folding travelling writing table.
Ref: SA896999
An antique dark wood folding writing table with a black leather writing surface and X-frame legs stands outdoors on concrete.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsX-frame base, Brass hardware, Leather insert
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

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Victorian folding writing tables emerged during the 19th century to accommodate the needs of travellers, military officers, and those with limited living space. These portable pieces allowed individuals to maintain correspondence while away from home.

These pieces typically utilized hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, combined with brass hinges and leather inserts. Construction focused on durability and portability, featuring clever folding mechanisms, scissor-leg X-frames, and secure latches.

Authentic items display period-correct joinery, such as hand-cut dovetails, along with genuine patina on the wood and hardware. Makers marks, hand-beaten brass screws, and traditional leather surfaces further verify age and origin.

This type of furniture functions well as an accent piece in a study, living room, or hallway. Pair it with a simple contemporary chair to create a striking contrast between old and new design elements.

Maintain wooden surfaces by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying quality beeswax periodically to nourish the grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, radiators, and excessive moisture to prevent warping and cracking.
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