Early 19th Century mahogany writing / side table on square tapered legs and castors, with a drawer on one end and a faux drawer on the other end, the top has a lift up flap to reveal a pen tray, two compartments for ink wells and another central one. This table is by a design of Gillows. Circa 1800.

26” x 19 3/4” x 28 1/2” high

66cms x 50cms x 72cms high

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA693765

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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description

26” x 19 3/4” x 28 1/2” high

66cms x 50cms x 72cms high

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA693765

About the Dealer

Martlesham Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA

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Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom

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ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSquare tapered legs, Hinged reading slope, Brass castors, Turned wooden knobs
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This early 19th-century Regency writing table uses warm brown mahogany timber with visible grain, complemented by brass castors and turned wooden handles on the single drawer. The design includes square tapered legs, an adjustable reading slope set into the top with a lift-up flap, and internal compartments for a pen tray and ink wells. The visible timber shows gentle signs of age and natural wear across its surfaces. Standing at 72 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, the table occupies a compact footprint. In a contemporary home, this versatile piece fits well in a study, home office, or bedroom as a dedicated writing desk or lamp table. The lift-up slope provides practical utility for reading or notebook work, while the drawer offers convenient storage for everyday stationery. The traditional aesthetic integrates smoothly into both classic and eclectic interiors as a functional surface.

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Early 19th-century writing tables, typically produced during the Regency and Georgian eras, feature clean lines, high-quality mahogany construction, and practical functional elements such as hinged reading slopes and brass castors.

These tables were predominantly constructed from solid or veneered mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, turned wood knobs, and brass castors fitted to square tapered legs.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery inside the drawers, historical timber shrinkage, original brass castors secured with period screws, and natural patination across mahogany surfaces.

Place the writing table in a hallway or study alcove paired with a modern desk lamp and minimalist artwork to contrast historic timber with contemporary design elements.

Preserve mahogany surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, applying a wax polish annually, and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.