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Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 14 October 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A good quality antique Victorian mahogany writing table or desk with 2 drawers dating from circa 1870. In mellow well-figured mahogany it has two capacious drawers with turned knob handles and stands on elegantly turned legs. A well-proportioned piece, it is a good size, offering lots of work space and storage space.

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy. Good colour and patina. Some marks, scuffs and wear to the top. Chip to one corner (See photos). Missing brass casters (brass cups remain). Handles are not original.

Dimensions:

Depth: 60cm

Width: 122cm

Height: 74cm

Height To Underneath: 59cm

Drawers: 50cm Wide x 50cm Deep x 7cm High

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1870s.

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SA1169361
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A good quality antique Victorian mahogany writing table or desk with 2 drawers dating from circa 1870.
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In mellow well-figured mahogany it has two capacious drawers with turned knob handles and stands on elegantly turned legs.
Antique Furniture Direct

A well-proportioned piece, it is a good size, offering lots of work space and storage space.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring four small drawers with wooden knobs and turned legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy. Good colour and patina. Some marks, scuffs and wear to the top. Chip to one corner (See photos). Missing brass casters (brass cups remain). Handles are not original.

Dimensions:

Depth: 60cm

Width: 122cm

Height: 74cm

Height To Underneath: 59cm

Drawers: 50cm Wide x 50cm Deep x 7cm High

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169361
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring four small drawers with wooden knobs and turned legs with brass castors.
Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing desk featuring four small drawers with wooden knobs and turned legs with brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Wooden drawer knobs, Brass castors, Dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Victorian writing desks emerged during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901), characterized by diverse revivals of historical styles, sturdy proportions, and a shift towards functional home office furniture as literacy and administration expanded.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary woods like pine or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction and traditional turned or carved legs.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage appropriate to age, patination from decades of use, and traditional fixings rather than modern screws.

Pairing a dark wood antique desk with minimalist modern seating or contemporary lighting creates a balanced juxtaposition that highlights the craftsmanship without overwhelming the room.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and nourish the surface periodically with traditional beeswaxes rather than modern silicone polishes.
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