Regency Mahogany Chamber Writing Table in the Style of

Name: Regency Mahogany Chamber Writing Table in the Style of 'Gillows'.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA158397
Price: 3250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWriting Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsFluted turned legs, Inset leather writing top, Brass castors, Turned wooden knobs
SizeH 74.9301 cm (30 in) x W 91.4402 cm (36 in) x D 53.3401 cm (21 in)

This Regency chamber writing table comes in the style of Gillows, dating from around 1800. It is constructed from dark brown mahogany with a dark leather inset writing surface on top, complete with a lidded pen tray. A single full-width drawer sits centrally, fitted with small turned wooden knobs and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. Below, the four turned and reeded legs feature vase-shaped feet supported by brass cap castors. The timber shows visible grain variations and age-related surface wear, particularly on the leather top. Measuring 74.9301 cm high, 91.4402 cm wide, and 53.3401 cm deep, this compact desk functions well as a dedicated writing or laptop station in a study, library, or bedroom setting. Its classical Regency silhouette and practical proportions allow it to stand freely against a wall or integrate into traditional home office arrangements.

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Originating in early 19th-century Britain, a Regency chamber writing table is a compact writing desk designed for personal chambers or libraries, typically featuring a single drawer, turned legs, and a leather-inset writing surface.

These tables were primarily crafted from solid and veneered mahogany, often incorporating inset leather surfaces, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, and solid brass castors.

Authentic Regency tables usually display reeded or fluted turned legs, brass wheel castors, hand-cut dovetail joinery in the drawers, and original brass or timber drawer handles.

A Regency writing table functions well as a compact hallway console, a dedicated home office workstation, or a bedroom dressing table in modern eclectic spaces.

Keep mahogany away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking and wood polish fading, applying natural beeswax occasionally along the grain for protection.

E W Cousins and Son

Regency Mahogany Chamber Writing Table in the Style of 'Gillows'.