Regency Mahogany Library Table 19th Century

Name: English Regency Mahogany Library Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA978222
Price: 3400 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned stretcher, Splayed legs, Brass castors, Leather inset top
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This English Regency mahogany library table embodies the refined style of the period, executed in warm brown mahogany with an aged dark green leather inset top. The piece stands on curved upright end supports with scroll-ended splayed feet concealing brass castors, joined by a central turned stretcher. Two frieze drawers are fitted with circular brass pull handles, complemented by keyholes. The timber displays a rich finish and natural grain variation across the rectangular top and drawer fronts. Practical dimensions of 74 cm high, 102 cm wide and 63 cm deep allow this writing table to function as a compact workspace or a freestanding central piece in a study, library or home office. The finished reverse enables versatile placement in the middle of a room, providing ample surface area for daily tasks while maintaining classical proportions typical of Regency design.

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Originating in early 19th-century England during the Regency period, a library table is a substantial writing desk designed for reading and study, typically featuring frieze drawers and a leather writing surface.

Regency library tables were predominantly constructed from dense mahogany, often accented with brass drawer handles, brass castors, and inset gold-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass hardware, turned stretchers, and subtle reeding or string inlay characteristic of 1810s to 1830s craftsmanship.

Position the table as a freestanding desk in a home office or place it behind a sofa as a statement console, paired with contemporary lighting to contrast classic dark wood.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply beeswax sparingly along the wood grain annually, and protect the leather insert from direct sunlight and excess moisture.

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English Regency Mahogany Library Table

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