Object Description
A superb antique Victorian flame mahogany writing table, in the manner of Gillows, circa 1860 in date.
The rectangular top features a moulded edge with a striking inset green leather writing surface over two drawers to the frieze. The drawers with the original wooden knobs, solid mahogany linings and hand cut dovetails. It is raised on four decorative turned and reeded legs that terminate in brass and brown porcelain castors.
It is finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 78 cm x Width 100 cm x Depth 46 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 3 foot, 3 inches x Depth 1 foot, 6 inches
Flame Mahogany
Thomas Sheraton – 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as “best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed.” Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called “flame mahogany.”
The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.
Our reference: A4641