Regency Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century

Name: Regency Mahogany Dressing or Writing Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA952840
Price: 875 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Red-Brown
MotifsReeded turned legs, Brass rosette handles, Frieze drawers, Brass castors
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Regency mahogany dressing or writing table is a period piece dating from around 1810 in a rich conker dark red-brown colour with visible wood figuring on the top. The rectangular surface sits above three shallow frieze drawers fitted with circular brass rosette handles, set within simple rectangular mouldings. The structure is supported by reeded turned legs that taper toward the base, finishing with brass castors. Measuring 77 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, the table provides a practical surface for working or grooming. In a contemporary home, the piece suits placement as a writing desk in a study or home office, or as a dressing table in a bedroom. The compact proportions allow it to fit comfortably against a wall in a living room, hallway, or guest bedroom as a display surface.

FAQs

Regency writing tables, produced in Britain between approximately 1810 and 1830, are characterized by classical proportions, refined timber choices like mahogany or rosewood, and decorative elements such as reeded turned legs, brass castors, and low-profile frieze drawers.

Cabinetmakers during the Regency era predominantly utilised solid and veneered mahogany, frequently paired with secondary woods like pine or oak for drawer linings. Metal hardware was typically cast brass, including rosette drawer pulls and brass wheel castors.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass fittings with natural oxidisation, and signs of hand-planing on the underside. Natural timber shrinkage over time often creates slight irregularities that distinguish genuine period items from modern reproductions.

A Regency writing table functions effectively as a compact desk in a home office, a dressing table in a bedroom, or an entry hall console table, offering useful storage while providing a historical focal point alongside modern furnishings.

To preserve antique mahogany, polish the wood periodically with a high-quality beeswax paste using a soft cloth, keeping the surface free of dust. Position the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish fading.

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

Regency Mahogany Dressing or Writing Table