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Macintosh Antiques

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A Regency Mahogany, Architect or Reading Table Circa 1820

Name: A Regency Mahogany, Architect or Reading Table Circa 1820
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA988432
Price: 580 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 27 June 2026 · Macintosh Antiques

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Description

A Regency mahogany, architect or reading table circa 1820 with adjustable ratcheted top on dual end supports and scrolled legs.

Size: 20 inches wide, 16 inches deep, 28.5 inches high (minimum), 41 inches high (maximum)

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Reading Table to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA988432

Dealers Internal Reference

MA3872

Description

A Regency mahogany, architect or reading table circa 1820 with adjustable ratcheted top on dual end supports and scrolled legs.

Size: 20 inches wide, 16 inches deep, 28.5 inches high (minimum), 41 inches high (maximum)

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Reading Table to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA988432

Dealers Internal Ref

MA3872

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Macintosh Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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A freestanding Regency mahogany reading table with a slanted top, reeded legs, and brass castors against a blue wall.

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Macintosh Antiques

Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811

Location

The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh

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ObjectDesks & Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSlanted adjustable top, Reeded pillar legs, Brass castors, Book ledge
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

The Regency style, spanning roughly from 1811 to 1820, is characterised by classical restraint, inspired by ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian design, often featuring dark hardwoods like mahogany and meticulous brass mounts.

These tables were typically crafted from dense tropical hardwoods such as solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, often complemented by brass castors, ratchets, and hinges for mechanical adjustments.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional patination, and functional brass ratchets for tilting the writing surface, distinct from modern replica mechanisms.

This piece works well as a sculptural accent or compact writing surface in a study or library, paired with neutral upholstery and modern minimalist lighting to highlight the rich wood grain.

Maintain the wood by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly every year, avoiding silicone polishes, direct sunlight, and extreme humidity fluctuations.