Name: Victorian Mahogany Writing Table with Tan Leather Top C.1870
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1156353
Price: 540 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 31 July 2025 · The Old Cinema

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Description

A Victorian mahogany writing table dating to around 1870. The rectangular top is framed with a moulded edge and inset with a tooled tan leather writing surface. Two drawers with turned wooden knobs sit beneath, flanked by matching escutcheons. Raised on elegant tapering legs with ring-turnings and original brass castors, the piece balances formality with utility. Well-proportioned and practical, typical of British 19th-century writing furniture.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Depth

60.5cm (23.82")

Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1156353

Dealers Internal Reference

47358

Description

A Victorian mahogany writing table dating to around 1870.

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The rectangular top is framed with a moulded edge and inset with a tooled tan leather writing surface.

The Old Cinema

Two drawers with turned wooden knobs sit beneath, flanked by matching escutcheons. Raised on elegant tapering legs with ring-turnings and original brass castors, the piece balances formality with utility. Well-proportioned and practical, typical of British 19th-century writing furniture.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Depth

60.5cm (23.82")

Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1156353

Dealers Internal Ref

47358

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United Kingdom

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ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Inset leather top, Frieze drawers, Brass castors
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 60.5 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Victorian writing tables gained prominence during the 19th century as literacy rates increased and domestic study spaces became standard in middle-class and stately homes. These pieces were specifically designed for correspondence, administrative tasks, and scholarly pursuits.

Authentic period writing tables are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany or oak, often featuring hand-tooled leather inserts on the writing surface. Traditional construction involves dovetail joinery for the drawers, hand-turned wooden legs, and brass castors.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, construction joints, and fixings. Hand-cut dovetails, secondary softwood linings inside drawers, and natural oxidisation on brass hardware indicate period manufacture rather than modern reproduction.

This piece functions effectively as a focal point in a home study or living area, pairing well with minimalist modern seating to create a balanced contrast. It can also serve as a functional console table in a spacious hallway.

Maintenance requires avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent the timber from warping and the leather from drying out. Clean surfaces with a dry or barely damp lint-free cloth and periodically nourish the leather with appropriate specialist balms.