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Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
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Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Late 19th century mahogany writing desk having a red leather top above a pair of drawers , raised on turned supports , terminating on the original castors . The height to the underside is 59 cm .

Height

73 cm / 28 "

Width

91 cm / 36"

Depth

51 cm / 20 1⁄4"

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Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225333
Dealers Internal Reference
378710
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Description
Late 19th century mahogany writing desk having a red leather top above a pair of drawers , raised on turned supports , terminating on the original castors . The height to the underside is 59 cm .

Height

fig 1. A late 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring a red gold-tooled leather writing surface, two drawers with brass ring handles, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

73 cm / 28 "

Width

91 cm / 36"

Depth

51 cm / 20 1⁄4"

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Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225333
Dealers Internal Ref
378710
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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Archive I A late 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring a red gold-tooled leather writing surface, two drawers with brass ring handles, and turned legs on brass castors.

Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

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Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A late 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring a red gold-tooled leather writing surface, two drawers with brass ring handles, and turned legs on brass castors.
Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk
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A late 19th-century mahogany writing desk featuring a red gold-tooled leather writing surface, two drawers with brass ring handles, and turned legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown, Red
  • MotifsTurned legs, Gold-tooled leather insert, Brass ring pulls, Brass castors
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This late 19th-century Victorian mahogany writing desk presents a warm brown wooden frame paired with a red gold-tooled leather writing surface. The piece incorporates two drawers fitted with brass ring handles and stands on turned legs supported by brass castors. Measuring 73 cm high, 91 cm wide and 51 cm deep, the table suits placement in a gentleman's library, study or home office setting as a practical workspace. Buyers position this compact desk against a wall or in the centre of a study to serve as a writing surface or laptop table. The design accommodates correspondence, reading and administrative tasks within domestic interiors.

FAQs

Late Victorian writing desks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, featuring turned or tapered legs, brass fittings, and often a leather-lined writing surface tailored for correspondence.

These pieces usually feature solid or veneered mahogany frame construction, dovetailed drawer joinery, brass ring-pull hardware, and tool-embossed hide leather inset into the desktop.

Look for hand-cut or early machine-cut dovetail joints on drawer sides, period-appropriate brass castors, natural wear around keyholes and handles, and authentic patination on the timber.

Pair the piece with a contemporary task lamp or modern ergonomic chair in a home study or living room alcove to create a functional workspace that balances heritage and modern style.

Keep the timber dusted with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly twice a year; protect the leather insert from direct sunlight and use leather conditioner to prevent cracking.
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