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Antique Fine Quality Writing Dressing Table 19th Century Mahogany
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for sale €1,633     $1,773
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Antique Fine Quality Writing Dressing Table 19th Century Mahogany

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal as a desk or side table. The table boasts an attractive carved and turned stretcher base.

This exceptional piece features solid construction with tight joints and no woodworm, exuding charm and character as a rare and desirable find. The large blind drawer slides smoothly, offering practical storage.

Measuring 99cm in width, 51cm in depth, and 73cm in height (with a knee hole height of 64cm), this versatile desk fits effortlessly into a variety of spaces.

In good antique condition, it shows minor historic knocks, marks, repairs, wear, imperfections, and alterations.

Identified by stock number 8623, this item comes with a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.

Enjoy competitive shipping rates for both domestic and international destinations, ensuring swift door-to-door service.

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Prior and Willis has dated this Mahogany Writing Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1099832
Dealers Internal Reference
8623
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal as a desk or side table. The table boasts an attractive carved and turned stretcher base.
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This exceptional piece features solid construction with tight joints and no woodworm, exuding charm and character as a rare and desirable find.
Prior and Willis

The large blind drawer slides smoothly, offering practical storage.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring turned legs, a low stretcher, drop finials, and scrolled feet against a plain background.
fig 1. Antique Fine Quality Writing Dressing Table 19th Century Mahogany

Measuring 99cm in width, 51cm in depth, and 73cm in height (with a knee hole height of 64cm), this versatile desk fits effortlessly into a variety of spaces.

In good antique condition, it shows minor historic knocks, marks, repairs, wear, imperfections, and alterations.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring turned legs, a low stretcher, drop finials, and scrolled feet against a plain background.
fig 2. Antique Fine Quality Writing Dressing Table 19th Century Mahogany

Identified by stock number 8623, this item comes with a 30-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.

Enjoy competitive shipping rates for both domestic and international destinations, ensuring swift door-to-door service.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Mahogany Writing Dressing Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1099832
Dealers Internal Ref
8623
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2015
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A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring turned legs, a low stretcher, drop finials, and scrolled feet against a plain background.
Antique Fine Quality Writing Dressing Table 19th Century Mahogany
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A nineteenth-century mahogany writing table featuring turned legs, a low stretcher, drop finials, and scrolled feet against a plain background.
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  • ObjectWriting Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Scrolled feet, Turned stretcher, Drop finials

This nineteenth-century Victorian writing table is rendered in a warm brown mahogany with a rich wood grain finish and features a rectangular top above a wide drawer. The structural design incorporates turned upright legs, finely turned drop finials beneath the corners of the frieze, and scrolled feet terminating in gentle curves. Beneath the frame, a low turned stretcher connects the lower supports, while minor historic knocks and marks attest to its antique authenticity. Measuring 99 cm in width, 51 cm in depth, and 73 cm in height with a 64 cm kneehole height, the table serves as a functional desk, dressing table, or side table within a study, bedroom, or living space.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century writing and dressing tables were crafted to serve dual functional roles in domestic interiors. Characterised by rich mahogany timber, turned or carved supports, and fitted frieze drawers, these pieces provided surfaces for correspondence or personal grooming.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid or veneered mahogany over pine or oak carcases. Key construction markers include hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, turned wood stretchers, and traditional brass hardware or castors.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-planing on secondary woods, natural shrinkage along timber grains, and genuine patination. Look for hand-sawn drawer bottoms, original locks, and period-appropriate joinery techniques rather than uniform modern machine cuts.

Position the table as a console in a hallway, a compact writing desk in a study, or a vanity unit in a bedroom. Pairing dark mahogany woodwork with neutral wall tones or modern sculptural lighting creates a balanced contrast.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent timber warping and finish degradation.
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