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Early 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Writing Desk
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Writing Desk

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Early 19th Century mahogany bow front writing desk , having a green tooled leather top above a pair of drawers , raised on square tapering legs .

Height

72 cm / 28 1⁄2"

Width

92 cm / 36 "

Depth

51.5 cm / 20 1⁄2"

Good Condition Repolished With A Replacement Leather

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Desk to the 1800s.

Independent Date Check ID 09709939
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-230 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Bow front and square tapering legs: classic design of the early 19th century.
Mahogany veneers: the principal cabinet wood of the period.
Raised moulding around the drawer edges: standard finish for cabinet work of this era.
Crossbanding, the contrasting veneer border around the top: typical detailing for a quality desk.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244277
Dealers Internal Reference
378869
Dealers Notes

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Description
Early 19th Century mahogany bow front writing desk , having a green tooled leather top above a pair of drawers , raised on square tapering legs .

Height

72 cm / 28 1⁄2"

Width

92 cm / 36 "

Depth

51.5 cm / 20 1⁄2"

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century mahogany bow-front writing desk featuring a green leather insert top, two front drawers with round brass handles, and square tapered legs.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Writing Desk

Good Condition Repolished With A Replacement Leather

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

“
If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Desk to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 09709939
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-230 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Bow front and square tapering legs: classic design of the early 19th century.
Mahogany veneers: the principal cabinet wood of the period.
Raised moulding around the drawer edges: standard finish for cabinet work of this era.
Crossbanding, the contrasting veneer border around the top: typical detailing for a quality desk.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244277
Dealers Internal Ref
378869
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

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

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

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Archive I An early nineteenth-century mahogany bow-front writing desk featuring a green leather insert top, two front drawers with round brass handles, and square tapered legs.

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Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany bow-front writing desk featuring a green leather insert top, two front drawers with round brass handles, and square tapered legs.
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Writing Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Green leather top, Square tapered legs, Brass ring pulls
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 51.5 cm (20 in)

This early 19th-century Regency writing desk is made from warm brown mahogany with a bow front. The top has a green tooled leather insert with a gold decorative border, and the piece stands on square tapered legs. Two drawers are fitted in the front frieze, each furnished with a round brass ring pull. The mahogany surfaces have been repolished and the leather insert is a replacement, and the wood shows a rich grain texture with dark natural variations. Measuring 72 cm high, 92 cm wide, and 51.5 cm deep, this compact desk suits a study, bedroom, or living room as a writing surface or accent table.

FAQs

Emerging during the late Georgian and Regency eras, bow-front writing desks feature a convex curved front profile designed to provide comfortable access to the surface while maintaining neat neoclassical proportions.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid mahogany timber or mahogany veneers, paired with hand-tooled leather writing surfaces, cast brass hardware, and hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery.

Authentic period pieces display period-specific features such as hand-cut drawer dovetails, historic wear around handles, original locks or keyholes, and natural timber shrinkage or oxidisation consistent with age.

Position the desk in a study, library, or bedroom alcove paired with a modern desk chair, sculptural brass lamp, and minimalist framed artwork to balance traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply natural beeswax polish periodically along the grain; wipe the leather insert gently with a dry microfibre cloth and keep out of direct sunlight.
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