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Victorian Walnut Library Writing Table
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Victorian Walnut Library Writing Table

19th century
Description

A beautiful example of a Victorian library table dating from the mid to late 19th Century. The table has an inset tooled leather writing surface with a carved gadrooned border over two flush frieze drawers. It stands on bulbous spiral turned columns, joined by a turned stretcher with bun feet and castors below.

It is an excellent quality piece and is beautifully finished on all four sides of the table, making it suitable as a centre table or side table.

It is in good condition for its age and it has a lovely patina with a rich colour. There are some signs of age and use, some small marks and knocks here and there but nothing untoward and it is strong and sturdy. There are some minor marks and signs of wear on the leather surface but no major damages. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Table to the Victorian era.

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SA1241733
Description
A beautiful example of a Victorian library table dating from the mid to late 19th Century.
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The table has an inset tooled leather writing surface with a carved gadrooned border over two flush frieze drawers.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It stands on bulbous spiral turned columns, joined by a turned stretcher with bun feet and castors below.

fig 1. A Victorian walnut library writing table featuring a green inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, twin drawers, and spiral barley twist legs connected by a central stretcher.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Library Writing Table

It is an excellent quality piece and is beautifully finished on all four sides of the table, making it suitable as a centre table or side table.

It is in good condition for its age and it has a lovely patina with a rich colour. There are some signs of age and use, some small marks and knocks here and there but nothing untoward and it is strong and sturdy. There are some minor marks and signs of wear on the leather surface but no major damages. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

fig 2. A Victorian walnut library writing table featuring a green inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, twin drawers, and spiral barley twist legs connected by a central stretcher.
fig 2. Victorian Walnut Library Writing Table

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241733
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I A Victorian walnut library writing table featuring a green inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, twin drawers, and spiral barley twist legs connected by a central stretcher.

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A Victorian walnut library writing table featuring a green inset leather top, carved gadrooned edge, twin drawers, and spiral barley twist legs connected by a central stretcher.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, Gadrooned edge, Inset leather top, Spiral stretcher
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This Victorian walnut library writing table displays a warm brown timber finish and stands as a practical workspace or centre table in a traditional study, home office, or living room. The rectangular top incorporates a green inset leather writing surface framed by a carved gadrooned edge above two flush frieze drawers with small dark keyhole escutcheons. Below, the structure rests on bulbous spiral barley twist columns connected by a matching central spiral stretcher, terminating in turned bun feet with concealed castors. Measuring 72 cm high, 132 cm wide, and 66 cm deep, the table is finished on all four sides to allow freestanding placement in the centre of a room. Natural signs of age and use appear across the wood and leather surfaces, including minor surface marks, light knocks, and a rich historical patina acquired over the mid to late nineteenth century.

FAQs

Originating in the nineteenth century, library writing tables were constructed as central work surfaces for private studies and reading rooms, featuring durable timber frames and inset leather writing tops.

These tables were typically crafted from dense timbers such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, frequently featuring tool-embossed leather inserts and hand-cut dovetail drawer joints.

Authenticity can be verified by examining drawer construction for hand-sawn dovetails, inspecting original brass lock plates, and observing age-appropriate wear on turned or barley twist legs.

A Victorian writing table serves as a functional focal point in a modern home office, balanced alongside contemporary task lighting and clean-lined seating.

Maintain the timber structure with regular applications of high-grade beeswax, and clean the leather inset with a lightly dampened cloth, avoiding exposure to direct heat sources.
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