The Oxford Scholar’s Regency Writing Suite

Period Inspiration:

Like a whisper from the lamp-lit rooms of Regency-era Oxford, this writing suite evokes the intellectual world of jurists, theologians, classicists and early scientific thinkers who shaped modern scholarship. The gently curved writing table, clad in deep bottle-green tooled leather, echoes the refined silhouettes popular during the Regency period, when craftsmanship blossomed under the influence of neoclassical ideals, naval-inspired detailing, and the ascendant taste of designers such as Henry Holland and Thomas Hope.

The table rests upon boldly scrolled end-supports, their acanthus-carved knees and reeded stretcher reflecting the Regency fascination with Greco-Roman ornament. Brass pulls, dovetailed drawers, and the elegantly rounded top speak to a period when London and provincial makers alike supplied writing furniture to colleges across Oxford - St John’s, Merton, Balliol, and beyond - each piece conceived for letters, manuscripts, and the quiet discipline of thought.

The accompanying armchair, upholstered in hand-finished green leather with brass studding, draws on the classical scroll-arm tradition that rose to prominence in early-19th-century England. Its refined cabriole legs and foliate carving situate it among the high-style seating that once furnished senior common rooms, rectory offices, and university fellows’ private chambers.

Together, the table and chair form a suite of scholarly gravitas - a modern homage to the writing furniture that served generations of Oxford academics. This is not merely a desk and chair; it is a tableau of intellectual labour, a vignette of Regency Britain’s devotion to elegance, discipline, and learning.

Material – Mahogany Wood and Pure Leather

Dimensions in Inches:

Writing Table
Length: 48
Depth 26
Height: 30

Chair
Overall Height: 36
Seat Height: 18
Width: 22
Depth: 20

Please note that each piece is handmade. There could be a slight variation (up to 2 inches) in dimensions.

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands.

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.

The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item code - TCST04