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Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Desk C.1880
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Desk C.1880

19th century
Sold 11 June 2025 · Founders Antiques
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Description

A well-proportioned late 19th century mahogany writing table, with the generously sized top above two drawers featuring contrasting oak fronts and original brass drop handles.

With subtle Aesthetic Movement influence, the decorative corner brackets lend a distinctive silhouette, while the table is raised on crisply turned legs terminating in original brass and ceramic castors — perfect as a writing desk, hall table or side table.

Presented in very good antique condition with a rich colour and some light wear consistent with age, including a few old, honest repairs to the decorative brackets. Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1880.

H: 73 W: 108 D: 53 cm

Height to underside of desk: 59 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138262
Dealers Internal Reference
3393
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Description
A well-proportioned late 19th century mahogany writing table, with the generously sized top above two drawers featuring contrasting oak fronts and original brass drop handles.

With subtle Aesthetic Movement influence, the decorative corner brackets lend a distinctive silhouette, while the table is raised on crisply turned legs terminating in original brass and ceramic castors — perfect as a writing desk, hall table or side table.

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Presented in very good antique condition with a rich colour and some light wear consistent with age, including a few old, honest repairs to the decorative brackets.
Founders Antiques

Structurally sound, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1880.

H: 73 W: 108 D: 53 cm

Height to underside of desk: 59 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1880s.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138262
Dealers Internal Ref
3393
Founders Antiques
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Archive I A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass ring pulls and turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 7HU
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A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass ring pulls and turned legs.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Desk c.1880
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A freestanding Victorian mahogany writing table featuring two drawers with brass ring pulls and turned legs.
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  • ObjectDesks & Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Brass ring handles, Twin frieze drawers
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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Victorian writing tables, produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), are characterised by solid construction, rich timber usage such as mahogany or walnut, and often feature functional drawers with turned or fluted legs.

These tables were typically crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany, oak, or walnut, utilising traditional joinery techniques such as dovetail drawers and hand-turned wooden components rather than modern metal fasteners.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, natural oxidisation and patina on the timber surfaces, and hand-forged or cast brass hardware consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing.

Pairing a dark wood antique table with modern minimalist seating or placing it against a neutral wall creates a striking contrast that anchors a contemporary study or living space.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, clean only with a soft dry cloth, and periodically apply microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the finish.
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