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Description

This is a very high quality 19th century solid mahogany French writing table. The top is and single piece of mahogany and brass edges giving this a striking design. The legs are elegantly reeded and capped with bronze feet. The drawers run smoothy and have bronze drawers pulls, both stamped to the reverse. Overall a very neat and beautiful console or writing table.

Height 76cm Width 122cm Depth 61cm

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1144285

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00002287

Description

Height 76cm Width 122cm Depth 61cm

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1144285

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00002287

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TallBoy Interiors

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TallBoy Interiors

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United Kingdom

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ObjectDesks & Tables
Period19th century
StyleNeoclassical
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsReeded legs, Brass gallery edge, Ring handles, Ormolu mounts
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

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Nineteenth-century French writing tables, often referred to as bureau plat, evolved from earlier neoclassical and empire designs. They were crafted primarily for salons, private libraries, and studies of the affluent bourgeoisie and aristocracy, reflecting a balance of formal elegance and practical utility.

These tables typically feature solid mahogany or mahogany veneers applied to secondary woods such as oak or pine. Construction techniques often include hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, mortise and tenon framing, and applied cast brass mounts, gallery edges, and sabots.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, hand-cut joinery, type of screws, and patination of the brass hardware. Hand-planed secondary woods, uneven shrinkage, and period-appropriate hand-chiselled or cast bronze mounts are key indicators of age and origin.

A classic mahogany table works effectively as a focal point in a contemporary home office or as a console table in a living room. Pairing the rich wood tones with minimalist seating, modern lighting, and neutral walls creates a balanced interior that bridges traditional and contemporary aesthetics.

Maintain antique mahogany furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting and fading. Clean periodically with a soft, dry cloth and nourish the wood occasionally with high-quality beeswax, avoiding silicone-based polishes.