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19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
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19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

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fine quality 19th century mahogany writing table, crafted with elegance and practicality in mind. The rectangular top features a raised gallery, ideal for keeping papers or accessories neatly in place. Below, a central drawer is flanked by two banks of three drawers, offering excellent storage for stationery and personal items. Each drawer retains its turned wooden knob and brass escutcheon.

The desk is supported on turned legs, set on original brass castors for ease of movement. The rich mahogany displays a warm, polished patina that enhances its timeless appeal.

While designed as a writing table, its proportions and arrangement of drawers also lend it well for use as a dressing table. A versatile and beautifully made piece, perfect for an office, study, or bedroom setting.

Dimensions

Height 36 Inches

Width 49 Inches

Depth 24.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
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Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1164572
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Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing table, crafted with elegance and practicality in mind.
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The rectangular top features a raised gallery, ideal for keeping papers or accessories neatly in place.
Shackladys Antiques

Below, a central drawer is flanked by two banks of three drawers, offering excellent storage for stationery and personal items. Each drawer retains its turned wooden knob and brass escutcheon.

fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring seven drawers with dark wooden knobs, a low gallery back, turned legs, and brass castors.
fig 1. 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

The desk is supported on turned legs, set on original brass castors for ease of movement. The rich mahogany displays a warm, polished patina that enhances its timeless appeal.

While designed as a writing table, its proportions and arrangement of drawers also lend it well for use as a dressing table. A versatile and beautifully made piece, perfect for an office, study, or bedroom setting.

Dimensions

Height 36 Inches

Width 49 Inches

Depth 24.5 Inches

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1164572
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A 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring seven drawers with dark wooden knobs, a low gallery back, turned legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGallery back, Turned legs, Brass castors, Kneehole recess
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

This 19th-century Victorian writing table is made from mahogany with a warm brown polished patina and brass hardware. The rectangular top has a low raised gallery back, and the front incorporates seven drawers with dark round turned wooden knobs and small metal escutcheons, flanking a central kneehole recess with an arched apron. The piece is supported on turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors. Measuring 91 cm high, 124 cm wide, and 62 cm deep, it provides a practical workspace and generous storage capacity. Suitable for a traditional home office, a gentleman's library, or a quiet study, this practical partner desk works efficiently for writing, correspondence, and organizing stationery. It provides ample legroom beneath the central arch, while the multiple side drawers keep papers and daily essentials close at hand. The classic design coordinates easily with period furniture and traditional architectural details in a domestic interior.

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A 19th-century mahogany writing table typically features a flat writing surface, a kneehole configuration, and integrated drawers for stationery storage. These pieces were designed for private studies or libraries during the Georgian and Victorian eras, often incorporating raised gallery backs and turned legs.

Craftspeople utilised flame mahogany veneers over solid timber frames, often securing drawers with handmade dovetail joints. Components such as brass castors, turned wooden knobs, and cockbeaded drawer edges were standard construction hallmarks of this period.

Examine the underside and drawer interiors for hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetails, and original patination around working locks. Authentic items from this era show natural wear on brass castors and hand-turned leg details rather than modern uniform machine cuts.

Integrate the table into a home office or living space paired with a neutral contemporary chair to contrast the rich wood tones. Styling the top with sleek modern lighting, brass desk accessories, or understated ceramics creates a balanced mix of traditional and modern aesthetics.

Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the wood grain to protect the original finish.
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