What periods do these writing tables come from?

The pieces span the Georgian, Regency, William IV, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, predominantly dating through the nineteenth century. Cabinet makers of these periods utilised timbers like mahogany, oak, and rosewood to construct functional library and writing furniture.

How were these tables used originally?

They served as functional writing desks, library tables, and partners desks in domestic studies and institutional rooms. Castors allowed these heavy timber pieces to be easily moved across floor coverings for cleaning or repositioning near light.

How do I identify Regency from Victorian pieces?

Regency pieces often display classical proportions, sofa table configurations, and specific wood grains dating around the early nineteenth century. Victorian items frequently introduce golden oak, walnut, or kidney shapes with distinct nineteenth-century manufacturing marks.

What woods were commonly used?

Mahogany is the primary timber seen across the listings, including Cuban and figured varieties. Other utilised materials include rosewood, oak, satinwood, walnut, yew wood, and pitch pine, often enhanced with leather top surfaces.

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These antique writing desk castors and the tables they support represent a durable tradition of nineteenth-century mobility.

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Quality Regency Mahogany Sofa Table

From John Howkins Antiques

£1,450

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19th century

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Superb Gillows Chamber Table

From Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors

£2,250

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Elegant Regency Kidney Shaped Mahogany Writing Table

19th century

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Elegant Regency Kidney Shaped Mahogany Writing Table

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£825

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Oval Table for Writing or as Dressing Table in Mahogany

19th century

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Oval Table for Writing or as Dressing Table in Mahogany

From Limited Editions

£275

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19th century

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Regency Rosewood Sofa Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£2,250

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19th century

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Burr Walnut Victorian Library Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£1,340

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19th century

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Regency Rosewood Drum Table

From Moxhams Antiques

£7,850

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19th century

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Rosewood Writing Table

From Jane Short Antiques

£595

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19th century

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Regency Mahogany Sofa Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£790

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Irish George III Mahogany Side or Hall Table

18th century

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Irish George III Mahogany Side or Hall Table

From Georgian Antiques

£1,450

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Listings incorporate 19th Century, Victorian, Regency, Georgian, William IV, and Edwardian periods alongside materials like brass, ceramic, and mahogany.

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A George IV Mahogany Drum Table

From John Carroll Antiques ltd.

£3,900

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19th century

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Regency Mahogany Drum Table

From Moxhams Antiques

£5,850

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Regency Davenport of Diminutive Proportions

19th century

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Regency Davenport of Diminutive Proportions

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£2,450

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An Exceptionnally Good 19thc Regency Period Six Drawer Mahogany Library Table

19th century

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An Exceptionnally Good 19thc Regency Period Six Drawer Mahogany Library Table

From Blank Canvas Antiques

£11,800

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19th century

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Victorian Rosewood Centre Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£590

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19th century

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Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£895

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Antique Writing Desk Castors

Quality Regency Mahogany Sofa Table

Superb Gillows Chamber Table

Elegant Regency Kidney Shaped Mahogany Writing Table

Oval Table for Writing or as Dressing Table in Mahogany

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table

Burr Walnut Victorian Library Table

Regency Rosewood Drum Table

Rosewood Writing Table

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table

Irish George III Mahogany Side or Hall Table

A George IV Mahogany Drum Table

Regency Mahogany Drum Table

Regency Davenport of Diminutive Proportions

An Exceptionnally Good 19thc Regency Period Six Drawer Mahogany Library Table

Victorian Rosewood Centre Table

Mahogany 2 Drawer Writing Table

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