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ANTIQUE WRITING TABLES, LIBRARY TABLES AND READING TABLES

Our Antique Writing Tables and Library Tables offer a good alternative to a traditional antique desk.  We stock tables in a wide range of sizes from small writing tables of 91cm width up to large library tables of 183cm width and more.  These all offer the work space of a desk plus storage in the frieze drawers and without the restrictions of the "kneehole" that accompany many desks.  In all instances our tables are of the highest quality, fully restored, and often with new leather writing surfaces. We believe they offer exceptional value for money and will give many years of service into the future.  Note that we also carry a limited stock of patent Antique Reading Tables and Music Stands- these are extremely popular!

CURRENT STOCK - MAY 2013

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	Reference: 3042 Type: Library Writing Table Period:  William IV c1830 Principal Wood:  Mahogany Size: 122cm(w) x 91cm(d) x 77.5cm(h) Price: SALE PRICE £1,295
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	Reference: 3043 Type: Georgian Padfoot Writing Table. Period: George III, circa 1800 Principal Wood: Satin Birch Size: 76cm(w) x 54cm(d) x 73.5cm(h) Price: SALE PRICE £1,000
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	Reference: 7018 Type: Reading Table, Patent, John Carter, London. Period: Victorian Principal Wood: Mahogany Size: 81cm(w) x 41cm(d) x 70 - 107cm(h) Price: £495 - SALE PRICE £445
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	Reference: 7002 Type: Georgian Satinwood Reading Table c1800. Period: Georgian Principal Wood: Satinwood Size: 45.5cm(w) x 35.5cm(d) x 75.5 - 94cm (h) Price:  £595 - SALE PRICE £475
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	Reference: 3051  -  For Restoration Type: Twin Drawer Writing Table - Charles Hindley & Sons (stamped) Period: Victorian Principal Wood:  Ebonised Mahogany with Gilding Size: 107cm(w) x 56cm(d) x 75cm(h)  Price:   £3,750  Fully restored to Clients Specification
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	Reference: 3050 Type: Fine Antique Six Drawer Library, Partners Table Period:  Mid-Victorian Principal Wood:  Mahogany Size: 150cm(w) x 95cm(d) x 75cm(h) Price:  RESERVED
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	Reference: 3052 Type: Library Writing Table Period:  Victorian Principal Wood:  Dark Oak Size: 137cm(w) x 86.5cm(d) x 78cm(h) Price:  RECENTLY SOLD
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	Reference: 3048 Type: Four Drawer Library Table Period:  William IV Principal Wood:  Mahogany Size: 137cm(w) x 86.5cm(d) x 75cm(h) Price: RECENTLY SOLD
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	Reference: 3047 Type: Large Six Drawer Library Table, Partners Table Period:  Victorian Principal Wood:  Mahogany Size: 183cm(w) x 117cm(d) x 75cm(h) Price:   RECENTLY SOLD
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	Reference: 3041 Type: Writing Table - Gillows Style Period:  Victorian, circa 1850 Principal Wood:  Mahogany Size: 91cm(w) x 71cm(d) x 72.5cm(h) Price:  RECENTLY SOLD
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	Reference: 3053 Type: Writing Table Period:  Edwardian Principal Wood:  Walnut Size: 122cm(w) x 61cm(d) x 75cm(h) Price: RECENTLY SOLD
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Description:   These tables often have leather inset writing surfaces and elaborate turned and carved legs.  Our Writing Tables have drawers to one side only whereas our Library Tables have drawers to both sides (either working or dummy drawers).  The drawers will usually have locks.  The legs of the tables often have castors and wheels for ease of movement.  Legs are usually fixed (not removable).  Smaller tables have two drawers (per side for Library Tables) and larger tables three or four drawers (per side for Library Tables). Reading Tables often have mechanisms for height and reach adjustment and some also have other Patent features.  Our Reading tables may also be used as Music Stands in many instances.

Sizes:  Typically these tables range in width from 30" (76cm) moving in 6" increments up to 72" (183cm).  Very occasionally tables of 84" width (213cm) can be found.  Depth can vary in increments from 20" (50cm) up to 48" (122cm). 

Woods: Mahogany, Oak and Walnut.  Occasionally, high quality tables are found in Burr Walnut, Satinwood and Rosewood. 

Ages:  Good examples of fine tables can be found dating from the early part of the 19thC (early 1800's) (Georgian, William IV, Regency), through the Victorian period and into the early years of the 20thC (Edwardian, George V)

Prices:  Our prices for good quality fully restored English Antique Writing Tables and Antique Library Tables start at around £750 and go up to £8,000, or more, for a high quality table of excellent provenance.

Antique Library Tables:  Are sometimes also known as Antique Partners Tables since they can be worked at from both sides.