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19th Century Birch Writing Table
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19th Century Birch Writing Table

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · The Old Cinema
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Description

An antique birch desk with a worn painted base, scrubbed timber top and soft cream-green distressed finish. The form is light and practical, with a rectangular work surface, raised rear gallery and two frieze drawers fitted with small turned wooden knobs. The paint has rubbed back naturally across the drawer fronts, apron and legs, revealing warm timber beneath.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Painted Birch Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1219887
Dealers Internal Reference
49476
Description
An antique birch desk with a worn painted base, scrubbed timber top and soft cream-green distressed finish.
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The form is light and practical, with a rectangular work surface, raised rear gallery and two frieze drawers fitted with small turned wooden knobs.
The Old Cinema

The paint has rubbed back naturally across the drawer fronts, apron and legs, revealing warm timber beneath.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Painted Birch Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219887
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49476
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A 19th-century birch writing table with a polished natural timber top, two drawers with wooden knobs, distressed off-white painted turned legs, and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A 19th-century birch writing table with a polished natural timber top, two drawers with wooden knobs, distressed off-white painted turned legs, and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Birch Writing Table

Archive II A 19th-century birch writing table with a polished natural timber top, two drawers with wooden knobs, distressed off-white painted turned legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century birch writing table with a polished natural timber top, two drawers with wooden knobs, distressed off-white painted turned legs, and brass castors. View III
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A 19th-century birch writing table with a polished natural timber top, two drawers with wooden knobs, distressed off-white painted turned legs, and brass castors.
19th Century Birch Writing Table
Ref: SA1219887
A 19th-century birch writing table with a polished natural timber top, two drawers with wooden knobs, distressed off-white painted turned legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialBirch, Paint, Brass
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsTurned legs, Low gallery upstand, Brass castors, Wooden drawer knobs
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 106.5 cm (42 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth-century birch writing table combines a rustic farmhouse style with a practical design, measuring 76 cm high, 106.5 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. The piece has a rectangular polished natural timber top finished with a low gallery upstand at the rear, above two frieze drawers fitted with small turned wooden knobs. The base displays an off-white paint finish with natural wear and rubbing that reveals the warm timber underneath across the drawer fronts, apron, and turned legs. Four slender turned legs support the body, terminating in small brass castors that allow easy movement across the floor. Suitable for a home office, study, or living space, the desk provides a compact surface for writing and everyday tasks while retaining its antique character through visible distressing and worn paintwork.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century writing tables were designed for personal correspondence and study, typically featuring a flat timber surface, shallow drawers for stationery, and turned or tapered legs. Many examples from regional areas featured native woods like birch or pine, often finished with paint or natural oils.

Country writing desks of this era were frequently constructed from native hardwoods and softwoods such as birch, pine, or ash. Construction methods included hand-dovetailed drawer joints, turned timber legs, matching drawer knobs, and brass or iron castors.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural wear patterns, tool marks, and dovetail joinery consistent with 19th-century hand craftsmanship. Original painted finishes often display layered paint wear, minor craquelure, and timber oxidisation consistent with age.

A painted writing table functions effectively as a compact home office desk, a hallway console, or a bedroom dressing table. Combining the textured finish with minimalist contemporary lighting or modern seating creates a balanced aesthetic.

Keep the timber clean using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust without disturbing flaking paint. Avoid applying harsh chemical sprays or excess water, and apply a clear, neutral microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect exposed wood areas.
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