Sold: Victorian Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century

Name: Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1113876
Price: 450 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsGilt-tooled leather insert, Lyre-form end supports, Turned central stretcher, Plinth feet
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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Victorian writing tables typically feature robust timber construction, often utilizing dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, combined with functional writing surfaces inset with leather or tooled hide.

These pieces traditionally utilise solid timber frames and veneers, specifically mahogany, oak, or pine, paired with brass fittings and vegetable-tanned leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, appropriate hardware oxidisation, and secondary woods consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

This piece functions effectively as a focal point in a home study or living space, pairing cleanly with contemporary seating and minimal desk accessories to balance historical weight.

Maintain the timber and leather by avoiding direct sunlight, keeping consistent room humidity, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to protect the polished wood finish.

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Victorian Mahogany Writing Table