How can a Victorian writing table be styled in a modern interior?

Position the writing table as a functional desk in a home office or library space, paired with modern lighting or contemporary seating to create a balanced scheme.

How should golden oak furniture be preserved and maintained?

Clean the timber using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain twice yearly, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.

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A Fine Golden Oak Writing Table by Johnstone Jeanes & Co.

Name: A Fine Golden Oak Writing Table by Johnstone Jeanes & Co.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA933930
Price: 2150 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Culvertons

Description

The quality of this two-drawer golden oak writing table is excellent, but that's not particularly surprising, as the makers are Johnstone Jeanes & Co, one of the most highly regarded cabinet making companies in 19th Century London. Based in New Bond Street, these celebrated makers are best known for their collaboration with Robert Jupe. Between them they designed and made an ingenious round dining table, its circumference increasing in size as extra leaves were inserted. This writing table may not have a complicated mechanism, but it does have superior oak drawer linings and crisp hand-cut dovetail joints, its original handles, locks and castors. This handsome table has been professionally restored, and a top-quality full leather hide inserted and hand-coloured to compliment the golden oak exterior. Standing at the correct height and with the recommended 62 cm (24.4 inches) legroom, this table is both comfortable to work at and large enough to accommodate a computer and a range of peripherals.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

143cm (56.30")

Declaration

Culvertons has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

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SA933930

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We strive to accurately describe and illustrate our stock on the 'Selling Antiques' website. However, we understand that it is not always possible to judge from photographs how an item will look in the home or garden. For this reason, if notified within seven days from the date of delivery we offer a full refund (less any agreed carriage costs) once the item has been returned in the same condition as it left our premises.

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Based in New Bond Street, these celebrated makers are best known for their collaboration with Robert Jupe.

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Between them they designed and made an ingenious round dining table, its circumference increasing in size as extra leaves were inserted. This writing table may not have a complicated mechanism, but it does have superior oak drawer linings and crisp hand-cut dovetail joints, its original handles, locks and castors. This handsome table has been professionally restored, and a top-quality full leather hide inserted and hand-coloured to compliment the golden oak exterior. Standing at the correct height and with the recommended 62 cm (24.4 inches) legroom, this table is both comfortable to work at and large enough to accommodate a computer and a range of peripherals.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

143cm (56.30")

Date of Manufacture

Culvertons has dated this Victorian Oak Writing Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA933930

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A Victorian golden oak writing table featuring twin frieze drawers with brass handles, fluted turned legs, and brass castors.

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Victorian oak writing tables typically feature solid oak construction, turned or fluted legs, and integrated frieze drawers. Produced during the 19th century, these tables often incorporate inset writing surfaces and brass castors for mobility.

Cabinet makers primarily utilised solid English or European oak, paired with hand-tooled leather writing surfaces, dovetailed drawer joints, and brass handles and castors.

Authentic pieces frequently feature stamped signatures or brass maker plates along drawer edges or undersides, alongside hand-cut dovetails and period-correct hardware.

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