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Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

19th century
Sold 11 May 2026 · Marylebone Antiques
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A superb antique Victorian mahogany writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870 period.

This is of outstanding quality and is a very useful size, with lovely proportions. It stands on beautifully turned and very sturdy fluted baluster legs with brass casters. There are two drawers with nicely turned handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints. There is an inset leather top with gold tooled edges, the leather has a beautiful colour which compliments the mahogany nicely.

We have had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age, with a gorgeous all round patina.

Width – 45 inches , 114 cm

Depth – 20 inches , 50 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209097
Dealers Internal Reference
12453
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Description
A superb antique Victorian mahogany writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870 period.

This is of outstanding quality and is a very useful size, with lovely proportions. It stands on beautifully turned and very sturdy fluted baluster legs with brass casters. There are two drawers with nicely turned handles and fine, hand cut dovetailed joints.

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There is an inset leather top with gold tooled edges, the leather has a beautiful colour which compliments the mahogany nicely.
Marylebone Antiques
fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany writing table with a green leather inset top, two drawers with turned knobs, and fluted legs on castors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

We have had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age, with a gorgeous all round patina.

Width – 45 inches , 114 cm

Depth – 20 inches , 50 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209097
Dealers Internal Ref
12453
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian mahogany writing table with a green leather inset top, two drawers with turned knobs, and fluted legs on castors.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
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An antique Victorian mahogany writing table with a green leather inset top, two drawers with turned knobs, and fluted legs on castors.
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  • ObjectWriting Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Brass castors, Tooled leather skiver, Moulded drawer fronts
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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Victorian writing tables typically feature robust construction, rich timber tones such as mahogany or walnut, and often incorporate functional drawers with turned wooden knobs and leather-lined writing surfaces.

These pieces were predominantly built from solid hardwoods like mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently accented with brass castors and gold-tooled leather inserts known as skivers.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, natural timber shrinkage, patination consistent with age, and traditional fixings such as slotted screws.

This piece can serve as a functional desk in a home office or act as a contrasting console table in a contemporary living space, pairing effectively with minimalist seating to highlight its historic character.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations.
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