Name: Regency Mahogany 'Chamber' Writing Table Having Hinged Lidded Pentray in the Manner of Gillows
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA460756
Price: 2200 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by E W Cousins and Son

Sold 17 February 2025 · E W Cousins and Son

This “Regency Mahogany 'Chamber' Writing Table Having Hinged Lidded Pentray in the Manner of Gillows” found a buyer.

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Description

Regency Mahogany 'Chamber' Writing Table having Hinged Lidded Pentray in the manner of Gillows. The top having round corners and reeded edges with a lidded pentray having inkwells and tray. The oak lined drawer having the original wooden knobs. Each corner having moulded frames over turned and reeded legs with brass cap castors.

Dimensions:

33" wide

20 1/2" deep

28 1/2" high

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

84cm (33.07")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA460756

Dealers Internal Reference

8374

Description

Dimensions:

33" wide

20 1/2" deep

28 1/2" high

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

84cm (33.07")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Regency Mahogany Writing Table to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA460756

Dealers Internal Ref

8374

About the Dealer

E W Cousins and Son

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Dealer Profile

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E W Cousins and Son

Telephone 01359 230 254

Location

27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom

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ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
Period19th century
StyleGrand Regency
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsReeded legs, Turned wooden knobs, Brass castors, Hinged pen tray
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

The Regency style, spanning roughly from 1811 to 1830, was heavily influenced by classical Greco-Roman, Egyptian, and Chinese motifs, characterised by clean lines, restrained ornamentation, and architectural proportions.

Cabinet makers predominantly utilised solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, frequently accented with rosewood, satinwood stringing, brass inlays, and cast brass hardware or castors.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails in the drawer construction, secondary timbers like oak or pine, hand-turned elements, and natural patination consistent with age and use.

A classic wooden writing table provides a grounding focal point in a home office or living room, serving as a functional workspace while contrasting cleanly against minimalist modern seating or neutral walls.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and occasionally nourish the wood with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone-based polishes.