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Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table
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Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table

19th century
Description

Fine Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table Circa 1840

A handsome and elegant Early Victorian mahogany writing table of exceptional quality and colour, dating from around 1840.

Standing on well-proportioned end supports joined by a turned stretcher, this attractive writing table displays all the craftsmanship associated with the finest cabinet makers of the Victorian period. The richly figured mahogany has developed a wonderful colour and patina over nearly two centuries.

The rectangular top retains its attractive green leather writing surface, enhanced by decorative gilt tooling and framed by a beautifully moulded edge, providing both practicality and visual appeal.

The table features useful working drawers to the front and matching dummy drawers to the rear, allowing the piece to sit comfortably in the centre of a room as a free-standing desk. The elegant proportions make it equally suitable as a writing desk, study table, laptop desk or sophisticated console table.

A versatile antique that combines period character with everyday practicality.

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Key Features

• Early Victorian period

• Circa 1840

• Fine quality mahogany construction

• Attractive green leather writing surface

• Decorative gilt-tooled leather inset

• Beautiful moulded top edge

• Elegant end support design

• Turned stretcher base

• Working drawers to the front

• Dummy drawers to the rear

• Finished on all sides

• Rich colour and patina

• Suitable for centre-room placement

• Ideal as a writing desk, study table or console table

• Strong and sturdy condition

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Dimensions

Measurement Metric Imperial

Width 107 cm 42 ins

Depth 57 cm 22½ ins

Height 74 cm 29 ins

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

This Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table are a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

ThisEarly Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table , carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242460
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Fine Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table Circa 1840
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A handsome and elegant Early Victorian mahogany writing table of exceptional quality and colour, dating from around 1840.
Hingstons of Wilton

Standing on well-proportioned end supports joined by a turned stretcher, this attractive writing table displays all the craftsmanship associated with the finest cabinet makers of the Victorian period. The richly figured mahogany has developed a wonderful colour and patina over nearly two centuries.

fig 1. An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, two frieze drawers, a turned stretcher, and end supports.
fig 1. Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table

The rectangular top retains its attractive green leather writing surface, enhanced by decorative gilt tooling and framed by a beautifully moulded edge, providing both practicality and visual appeal.

The table features useful working drawers to the front and matching dummy drawers to the rear, allowing the piece to sit comfortably in the centre of a room as a free-standing desk. The elegant proportions make it equally suitable as a writing desk, study table, laptop desk or sophisticated console table.

fig 2. An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, two frieze drawers, a turned stretcher, and end supports.
fig 2. Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table

A versatile antique that combines period character with everyday practicality.

________________________________________

Key Features

• Early Victorian period

• Circa 1840

• Fine quality mahogany construction

fig 3. An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, two frieze drawers, a turned stretcher, and end supports.
fig 3. Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table

• Attractive green leather writing surface

• Decorative gilt-tooled leather inset

• Beautiful moulded top edge

• Elegant end support design

• Turned stretcher base

• Working drawers to the front

• Dummy drawers to the rear

fig 4. An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, two frieze drawers, a turned stretcher, and end supports.
fig 4. Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table

• Finished on all sides

• Rich colour and patina

• Suitable for centre-room placement

• Ideal as a writing desk, study table or console table

• Strong and sturdy condition

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fig 5. An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, two frieze drawers, a turned stretcher, and end supports.
fig 5. Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table

Dimensions

Measurement Metric Imperial

Width 107 cm 42 ins

Depth 57 cm 22½ ins

Height 74 cm 29 ins

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 6. An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, two frieze drawers, a turned stretcher, and end supports.
fig 6. Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 7. An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, two frieze drawers, a turned stretcher, and end supports.
fig 7. Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 8. An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, two frieze drawers, a turned stretcher, and end supports.
fig 8. Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table

This Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table are a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

ThisEarly Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table , carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 9. An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, two frieze drawers, a turned stretcher, and end supports.
fig 9. Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242460
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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An early Victorian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather inset top with gilt tooling, two frieze drawers, a turned stretcher, and end supports.
Early Victorian Mahogany End Support Writing Table
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown, Green
  • MotifsGilt-tooled leather inset, End supports, Turned stretcher, Knob handles
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

Originating in the mid-nineteenth century, end support writing tables feature vertical side structures rather than four corner legs, joined by a central turned stretcher for stability. They typically include frieze drawers and a leather-lined writing surface.

Victorian desks were primarily constructed using solid mahogany or rosewood, frequently topped with tool-embossed leather inserts. Internal drawer linings were often made of oak or pine using hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Authentic nineteenth-century writing tables exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original brass or turned wood drawer knobs, and natural wear patterns on the stretcher and feet. Look for consistent timber patination and signs of historic hand-planing on unseen underside surfaces.

Position the desk in a home office or living room corner alongside modern Task lighting and a modern or mid-century desk chair to balance historical character with functional contemporary styling.

Apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly to the mahogany framework along the wood grain to maintain patination. Treat the leather insert with a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking, and position the table away from direct heat sources.
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