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Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
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Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

19th century
Sold 13 August 2025 · Brookside Antiques
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Description

Here we have for sale today this Early Victorian Writing Table or Desk.

Dating 1840 ish and all made in solid mahogany, having this unusual canted corners shaped sides and back, all standing on these well turned legs, and having this three drawer arrangement, drawers are fitted with these brass knobs. A polished top with this short gallery across the bank and sides.

Its been into the the workshop for a clean and polish and looks stunning with this wonderful colour and polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits, and NO Woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1117641
Dealers Internal Reference
00908
Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description
Here we have for sale today this Early Victorian Writing Table or Desk.

Dating 1840 ish and all made in solid mahogany, having this unusual canted corners shaped sides and back, all standing on these well turned legs, and having this three drawer arrangement, drawers are fitted with these brass knobs. A polished top with this short gallery across the bank and sides.

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Its been into the the workshop for a clean and polish and looks stunning with this wonderful colour and polish (please see pictures).
Brookside Antiques
fig 1. A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing table featuring three frieze drawers, turned legs, and brass knobs.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits, and NO Woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 2. A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing table featuring three frieze drawers, turned legs, and brass knobs.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 3. A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing table featuring three frieze drawers, turned legs, and brass knobs.
fig 3. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 4. A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing table featuring three frieze drawers, turned legs, and brass knobs.
fig 4. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 5. A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing table featuring three frieze drawers, turned legs, and brass knobs.
fig 5. Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117641
Dealers Internal Ref
00908
Brookside Antiques
Brookside Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brookside Antiques Profile Page

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Brook Farm
Gauntons Bank
Norbury (Near Whitchurch)
Shropshire
SY13 4HY
United Kingdom

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Location: Brook Farm, Gauntons Bank, Norbury (Near Whitchurch), Shropshire, SY13 4HY, United Kingdom, , by appointment only
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A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing table featuring three frieze drawers, turned legs, and brass knobs.
Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
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A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing table featuring three frieze drawers, turned legs, and brass knobs.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Brass drawer pulls, Frieze drawers
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 113 cm (44 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

Victorian writing tables typically span the 19th century, incorporating various revival styles with sturdy construction, rich timber tones, and functional drawer configurations designed for correspondence and administrative tasks.

These tables were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, frequently complemented by secondary framing woods like pine and accented with brass hardware and key escutcheons.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, appropriate tool marks, oxidisation of the wood, and consistent construction methods appropriate to the 19th century.

An antique wooden desk can function as a focal point in a home office or living space, pairing effectively with minimalist modern seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new design elements.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, dusting with a dry lint-free cloth, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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