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Antique English Victorian Mahogany Desk Writing Table by Spillman & Co

Name: Antique English Victorian Mahogany Desk Writing Table by Spillman & Co
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1123809
Price: 400 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 3 November 2025 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

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Description

Here we have this beautiful antique Victorian mahogany desk made by Spillman & Co, St Martins Lane London. This desk has five drawers, each with brass handles and the table top has a reeded edge. The top of each leg is inlaid with ebony, and has casters (wheels) to the bottom for easier movement.

Spillman & Co

Starting in the 19th century as a cabinet maker, Spillman and Co. was one of London’s leading furniture dealers by the 1920s and 1930s. The company, based on St Martin’s Lane in the early 20th century, branded the antique pieces sold through their store with an ivorine Spillman & Co emblem.

Dimensions

- Height 80.5cm

- Width 106cm

- Depth 68.5cm

- Kneehole height 64cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

80.5cm (31.69")

Width

106cm (41.73")

Depth

68.5cm (26.97")

Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1123809

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Description

Here we have this beautiful antique Victorian mahogany desk made by Spillman & Co, St Martins Lane London. This desk has five drawers, each with brass handles and the table top has a reeded edge.

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The top of each leg is inlaid with ebony, and has casters (wheels) to the bottom for easier movement.

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring multiple drawers with brass ring handles and tapered legs. — fig 1. Antique English Victorian Mahogany Desk Writing Table by Spillman & Co

Spillman & Co

Starting in the 19th century as a cabinet maker, Spillman and Co. was one of London’s leading furniture dealers by the 1920s and 1930s. The company, based on St Martin’s Lane in the early 20th century, branded the antique pieces sold through their store with an ivorine Spillman & Co emblem.

Dimensions

Height 80.5cm

Width 106cm

Depth 68.5cm

Kneehole height 64cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

80.5cm (31.69")

Width

106cm (41.73")

Depth

68.5cm (26.97")

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1123809

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Victorian writing desks evolved during the 19th century to cater to the administrative needs of the growing middle and upper classes, often incorporating refined joinery and multiple functional drawers.

These desks were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany and oak, often accented with brass hardware, leather writing inserts, and hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces typically feature period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetailing in the drawer interiors, genuine patina on the timber, and makers stamps or brass locks from the era.

Pairing a dark wood antique desk with modern minimalist seating or placing it against a contemporary neutral wall creates a striking visual balance between historic craftsmanship and modern simplicity.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and apply natural beeswax periodically to nourish the wood and preserve the finish.

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