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Oval Table for Writing or as Dressing Table in Mahogany
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Oval Table for Writing or as Dressing Table in Mahogany

19th century
For Sale by Limited Editions
Description

Truly a versatile table with great shape and detail. Dating from the 19th Centruy this has a good Gillows style leg and a great kneehole space. Could fit into a bedroom perhaps to suit as a dressing table or a personal work table. This tidy table has a black inset in the top and it has been cleaned and refinished on the mahogany with a touch of French polish around the top and a good waxing on the legs. Looks very good now and useful too. Keenly priced we believe for quite an unusual item that will not be found again in a hurry.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Limited Editions has dated this Mahogany Oval Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA937685
Dealers Notes

Limited Editions have been restoring and selling antiques for 40 years. We keep our prices keen by undertaking restoration in our own workshops. We specialise in antique dining tables and chairs but carry much more in stock, around 500 items most of the time. We now open by appointment please phone 01565 874075

Description
Truly a versatile table with great shape and detail. Dating from the 19th Centruy this has a good Gillows style leg and a great kneehole space. Could fit into a bedroom perhaps to suit as a dressing table or a personal work table.
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This tidy table has a black inset in the top and it has been cleaned and refinished on the mahogany with a touch of French polish around the top and a good waxing on the legs.
Limited Editions

Looks very good now and useful too. Keenly priced we believe for quite an unusual item that will not be found again in a hurry.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Limited Editions has dated this Mahogany Oval Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA937685
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2016
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Limited Editions Profile Page

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An oval mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, fluted turned legs, brass castors, and decorative carved corner brackets.
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Archive I An oval mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, fluted turned legs, brass castors, and decorative carved corner brackets.

Oval table for writing or as dressing table in mahogany

Archive II An oval mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, fluted turned legs, brass castors, and decorative carved corner brackets. View II
Archive III An oval mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, fluted turned legs, brass castors, and decorative carved corner brackets. View III
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An oval mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, fluted turned legs, brass castors, and decorative carved corner brackets.
Oval table for writing or as dressing table in mahogany
Ref: SA937685
An oval mahogany writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, fluted turned legs, brass castors, and decorative carved corner brackets.
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An oval writing table is a free-standing desk featuring a rounded or elliptical surface, typically topped with leather to provide a smooth surface for writing and correspondence. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these versatile tables were designed to function both as central writing desks and as elegant dressing tables in traditional interiors.

Traditional writing tables from the 19th century were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak. The writing surfaces often featured embossed leather insets, while structural stability was supported by turned, fluted, or cabriole wooden legs fitted with brass castors.

Authentic historical writing tables often show natural patina, historic wear to the leather inset, and hand-cut joinery on the underside framing. Original brass castors, carved decorative spandrels, and hand-turned fluting on the legs are also key markers of period craft production.

An oval mahogany table can be positioned in a bay window, behind a sofa, or used as a central home office desk to create a focal point. Pairing dark wood tones with minimalist seating or contemporary lighting balances historical elegance with modern functionality.

Maintain the wood surface by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly along the grain. Clean the leather inset with a damp cloth and apply dedicated leather conditioner annually to prevent drying or cracking.
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