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Writing Table
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Cambrian Antiques

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Writing Table

19th century
Description

A late Victorian pitch pine writing table with two lockable drawers and a tooled black leather cloth top ; -well used but attractive . The frame is very sound and sturdy ; the arts and crafts cast drawer pulls are by Kendrick .

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Cambrian Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Writing Table to the 1890s.

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SA952128
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CA 792
Description
A late Victorian pitch pine writing table with two lockable drawers and a tooled black leather cloth top ; -well used but attractive . The frame is very sound and sturdy ; the arts and crafts cast drawer pulls are by Kendrick .
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Cambrian Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Writing Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA952128
Dealers Internal Ref
CA 792
Cambrian Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Good quality practical and decorative furniture often by named makers .

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A warm brown pine writing table featuring a dark leather insert writing surface, two frieze drawers with decorative metal handles, and four turned legs.
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Archive I A warm brown pine writing table featuring a dark leather insert writing surface, two frieze drawers with decorative metal handles, and four turned legs.

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Cambrian Antiques
Telephone 01545 590 394 or 07890 337 867
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Ceredigion
Cardiganshire
United Kingdom
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A warm brown pine writing table featuring a dark leather insert writing surface, two frieze drawers with decorative metal handles, and four turned legs.
Writing table
Ref: SA952128
A warm brown pine writing table featuring a dark leather insert writing surface, two frieze drawers with decorative metal handles, and four turned legs.
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A writing table, widely produced throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, is a freestanding table designed specifically for reading, writing, and administrative tasks. Unlike heavy pedestal desks, a writing table typically features four legs, a slender profile, and shallow frieze drawers for storing paper and writing instruments.

Traditional writing tables were crafted from solid timber such as pine, oak, or mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints within the drawer boxes. Writing surfaces were frequently fitted with leather or skiver inserts, often framed with blind tooling to create a smooth surface for penmanship.

Authentic 19th-century pieces demonstrate signs of hand-planing, original drawer runners with natural friction wear, and period-appropriate hardware such as iron or brass cup handles. Inspecting the underside reveals hand-cut dovetails and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Position a classic writing table in a contemporary study or living space to serve as a compact workspace or hallway console. Pair it with an upholstered desk chair or a modern task light to balance historical texture with modern functionality.

Maintain the timber frame by applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. The leather insert should be conditioned periodically with dedicated leather balm to prevent drying, while keeping the desk away from direct heat sources.
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