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Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
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Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 3 September 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Late 19th century mahogany writing desk having a tooled green leather top above two drawers , raised on reeded legs terminating in the original ceramic castors.

Height

74.5 cm / 29 1/2"

Width

91 cm / 36"

Depth

50.5 cm / 20"

Good Condition Wax Finished With A Later Leather Top ( some marking on the leather commensurate with age )

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1151547
Dealers Internal Reference
378258
Dealers Notes

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Description
Late 19th century mahogany writing desk having a tooled green leather top above two drawers , raised on reeded legs terminating in the original ceramic castors.

Height

74.5 cm / 29 1/2"

Width

91 cm / 36"

Depth

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk with a green leather inset top, two small drawers with turned knobs, and fluted legs on castors.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

50.5 cm / 20"

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Good Condition Wax Finished With A Later Leather Top ( some marking on the leather commensurate with age ).
Worboys Antiques

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151547
Dealers Internal Ref
378258
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk with a green leather inset top, two small drawers with turned knobs, and fluted legs on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

Archive II A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk with a green leather inset top, two small drawers with turned knobs, and fluted legs on castors. View II
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Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Jul 2005
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Items Sold 6,458
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk with a green leather inset top, two small drawers with turned knobs, and fluted legs on castors.
Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
Ref: SA1151547
A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk with a green leather inset top, two small drawers with turned knobs, and fluted legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted legs, Leather insert, Turned wooden knobs, Castors
  • SizeH 74.5 cm (29 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 50.5 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Victorian writing desks typically feature rich hardwoods like mahogany, robust construction, and often incorporate inset leather writing surfaces with decorative tooling.

These pieces were predominantly built using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, supplemented by secondary hardwoods for internal framing, and featured brass hardware and leather inserts.

Authentication relies on examining traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawer construction, timber shrinkage patterns, wear consistent with age, and original brass or ceramic castors.

Pair the traditional warmth of the dark wood with modern minimalist seating and sleek lighting to create a balanced study space that highlights the historical craftsmanship.

Maintain the timber using quality beeswax to nourish the wood, and clean the leather top gently with a dry or barely damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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