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Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 8 January 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A smart and very well made antique Victorian mahogany leather top writing desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

The quality is superb, this is a lovely size and is finished on the back, so can be used as a free standing item. It stands on beautifully turned legs terminating in porcelain casters. The drawers have lovely turned mahogany handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. This has a beautiful inset green leather writing surface with tooled edges.

We have had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age. There is just some historical wear and patina remaining beneath the polish here and there.

Width – 42 inches , 107 cm

Depth – 28 inches , 71 cm

Height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Knee height – 23 inches , 58 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1078998
Dealers Internal Reference
8635
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Description
A smart and very well made antique Victorian mahogany leather top writing desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
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The quality is superb, this is a lovely size and is finished on the back, so can be used as a free standing item.
Marylebone Antiques

It stands on beautifully turned legs terminating in porcelain casters. The drawers have lovely turned mahogany handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. This has a beautiful inset green leather writing surface with tooled edges.

fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, two small drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs on castors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk

We have had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age. There is just some historical wear and patina remaining beneath the polish here and there.

Width – 42 inches , 107 cm

Depth – 28 inches , 71 cm

Height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Knee height – 23 inches , 58 cm

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078998
Dealers Internal Ref
8635
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, two small drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs on castors.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Inset leather skiver, Wooden drawer pulls, Brass castors
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

FAQs

Victorian writing desks typically feature rich wood grains, particularly mahogany or walnut, often combined with inset leather surfaces and turned or carved legs reflective of 19th-century craftsmanship.

Cabinet makers predominantly used solid mahogany, oak, or walnut for the framework, incorporating secondary softwoods like pine for drawer linings, alongside hand-tooled leather inserts and brass hardware.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, hand-turned components, and the presence of period-appropriate fixings and lock mechanisms.

Positioning the desk as a focal point in a home study or living room allows the rich timber and coloured leather to contrast effectively against modern minimalist decor or traditional architectural backgrounds.

Preservation involves applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber finish and cleaning the leather with specialised saddle soap, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
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