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Elegant Antique Victorian Writing Table
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Elegant Antique Victorian Writing Table

19th century
Sold 24 January 2025 · Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Elegant Antique Victorian Writing Table

This Elegant mid 19th century Antique Victorian Writing Table is made from Mahogany and dates from ca. 1860. It has a very slight kidney shaped top with moulded edge and early tooled leather writing insert. This sits above four stunning barley twist supports and four scrolled legs. The Mahogany on this fine writing table has aged to a warm rich shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 73 cm / 28.5 inches

Width: 122 cm / 48 inches

Depth: 53.5 cm / 21 inches

Ref No: 08510

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Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

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Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA955088
Dealers Internal Reference
08510
Description
Elegant Antique Victorian Writing Table
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This Elegant mid 19th century Antique Victorian Writing Table is made from Mahogany and dates from ca.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

1860. It has a very slight kidney shaped top with moulded edge and early tooled leather writing insert. This sits above four stunning barley twist supports and four scrolled legs. The Mahogany on this fine writing table has aged to a warm rich shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.

fig 1. An antique Victorian writing table featuring a dark wooden frame, barley twist legs, and a faded green leather inset top.
fig 1. Elegant Antique Victorian Writing Table

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 73 cm / 28.5 inches

Width: 122 cm / 48 inches

Depth: 53.5 cm / 21 inches

Ref No: 08510

Please click on antique furniture image for larger photo.

Standard One Man Delivery £60 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

fig 2. An antique Victorian writing table featuring a dark wooden frame, barley twist legs, and a faded green leather inset top.
fig 2. Elegant Antique Victorian Writing Table

Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

fig 3. An antique Victorian writing table featuring a dark wooden frame, barley twist legs, and a faded green leather inset top.
fig 3. Elegant Antique Victorian Writing Table

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Writing Table to the Victorian era.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA955088
Dealers Internal Ref
08510
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

Dealer Profile

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Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Telephone 01200 425 443
Location
Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/driscollsantiques
Verified Since Jan 2004
Items For Sale 111
Items Sold 3,800
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Location: Unit 6, Deanfield Drive, Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QJ, United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian writing table featuring a dark wooden frame, barley twist legs, and a faded green leather inset top.
Elegant Antique Victorian Writing Table
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An antique Victorian writing table featuring a dark wooden frame, barley twist legs, and a faded green leather inset top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, Tooled leather top, Rounded ends, Scythe feet
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Victorian writing tables evolved during the 19th century to cater to the rise in literacy, correspondence, and administrative tasks in British households, combining functional workspaces with decorative craftsmanship.

These tables were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, frequently featuring inset panels of tooled leather or hide on the writing surface.

Authenticity is determined by examining traditional joinery methods such as dovetailing in the drawers, hand-turned wooden components, genuine patina on the timber, and period-appropriate hardware and fasteners.

Pairing a dark wood antique desk with minimalist contemporary seating creates a balanced focal point, allowing the historical craftsmanship to stand out against neutral modern walls.

Maintain the timber by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood, and clean the leather top gently with a dry or barely damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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