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Antique Victorian Birds Eye Maple Writing Table
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Antique Victorian Birds Eye Maple Writing Table

19th century
Sold 24 October 2024 · Marylebone Antiques
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A fantastic antique Victorian birds eye maple writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.

It is of outstanding quality, with gorgeous birds eye maple grain patterns throughout. It stands on bold, turned and fluted legs with porcelain casters, the back is also nicely finished so this can be used as a free standing item. The inset black leather top has blind tooling around the edge, and compliments the light wood tone beautifully.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 49 inches , 123 cm

Depth – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 60 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Writing Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1090110
Dealers Internal Reference
8957
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Description
A fantastic antique Victorian birds eye maple writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.

It is of outstanding quality, with gorgeous birds eye maple grain patterns throughout.

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It stands on bold, turned and fluted legs with porcelain casters, the back is also nicely finished so this can be used as a free standing item.
Marylebone Antiques

The inset black leather top has blind tooling around the edge, and compliments the light wood tone beautifully.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 49 inches , 123 cm

Depth – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 60 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Writing Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090110
Dealers Internal Ref
8957
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 birds-eye maple writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, two small drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs terminating in brass castors.
Antique Victorian Birds Eye Maple Writing Table
Ref: SA1090110
An antique Victorian birds-eye maple writing table featuring a dark leather inset top, two small drawers with turned wooden knobs, and turned legs terminating in brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBirds-eye maple, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Inset leather surface, Frieze drawers, Brass castors
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Victorian writing tables typically feature formal proportions, often incorporating distinctive turned legs, leather-insets, and figured veneers such as birds-eye maple or mahogany.

These pieces were commonly built using solid secondary framing woods, overlaid with decorative decorative veneers like maple, and frequently incorporated hand-tooled leather writing surfaces alongside brass castors.

Authenticity is indicated by traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawers, natural patination on the wood and hardware, and age-consistent wear on the internal timber framing.

Placing the table as a freestanding study desk or a console surface allows its historical craftsmanship to contrast effectively against minimalist modern interior architecture.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, cleaning timber surfaces with a dry or lightly damp cloth without harsh chemicals, and treating leather inserts with specialized conservation waxes.
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