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Antique Regency Period Mahogany Writing Desk
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Antique Regency Period Mahogany Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 24 February 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A beautiful and rare antique Regency period mahogany writing desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1815-1830 period.

The quality is superb and this is a lovely, practical size. The top has an inset green leather writing surface with tooled edges, there are two drawers with high quality brass handles. This stands on a wonderful stretchered base with cross frame legs. The legs are nicely fluted, there are brass rosette accents at the joints. This also has a nicely finished back, so can be used as a free standing item.

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

Width – 46 inches , 116 cm

Depth – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 25 inches , 64 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122614
Dealers Internal Reference
9887
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Description
A beautiful and rare antique Regency period mahogany writing desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1815-1830 period.

The quality is superb and this is a lovely, practical size.

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The top has an inset green leather writing surface with tooled edges, there are two drawers with high quality brass handles.
Marylebone Antiques

This stands on a wonderful stretchered base with cross frame legs. The legs are nicely fluted, there are brass rosette accents at the joints. This also has a nicely finished back, so can be used as a free standing item.

fig 1. An antique Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, two frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and X-frame cross-stretchers.
fig 1. Antique Regency Period Mahogany Writing Desk

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

Width – 46 inches , 116 cm

Depth – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 25 inches , 64 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122614
Dealers Internal Ref
9887
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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Archive I An antique Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, two frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and X-frame cross-stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, two frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and X-frame cross-stretchers.
Antique Regency Period Mahogany Writing Desk
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An antique Regency mahogany writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, two frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and X-frame cross-stretchers.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, X-frame stretcher, Brass drop handles, Tooled leather top
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 116 cm (46 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

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The Regency style, spanning the early 19th century in Britain, draws heavy inspiration from classical Greek, Roman, and Egyptian designs, featuring clean lines, dark imported woods, and restrained neoclassical ornamentation.

Cabinet makers predominantly used solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often incorporating brass hardware, turned stretcher supports, and hand-tooled leather writing surfaces inset into the top.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut dovetailing in the drawer construction, old secondary timbers like oak or pine inside the framework, traditional patination on the wood, and hand-beaten or cast brass fittings.

An antique desk functions effectively as a focal point in a modern study or living space when paired with minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between historical craft and clean-lined contemporary design.

Maintain antique wooden surfaces with microcrystalline wax and avoid direct sunlight to prevent timber fading. Leather inserts should be cleaned gently with specialized pH-neutral leather balms to avoid cracking.
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