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Mahogany Folding Campaign Desk
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Mahogany Folding Campaign Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1900. An interesting clean and stylish mahogany folding campaign desk. The rectangular shaped desk with panels on the front and back, the top section which is hinged, has a brass button to release and this opens to a well fitted interior with blotter, ink well, various pads and letter holders. The top is locked in position by two brass clasps and has with gilded hinges, the flat surfaces are supported on a stylish X frame with large brass screws on each end, and a turned and fluted stretcher bracing the legs, which have a slight curve towards the base and finishing on a curled toe front and back.

91cm H, 62cm W, 34cm when closed – 62cm when open

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Folding Campaign Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1008382
Dealers Internal Reference
32701
Description
Circa 1900. An interesting clean and stylish mahogany folding campaign desk. The rectangular shaped desk with panels on the front and back, the top section which is hinged, has a brass button to release and this opens to a well fitted interior with blotter, ink well, various pads and letter holders. The top is locked in position by two brass clasps and has with gilded hinges, the flat surfaces are supported on a stylish X frame with large brass screws on each end, and a turned and fluted stretcher bracing the legs, which have a slight curve towards the base and finishing on a curled toe front and back.

91cm H, 62cm W, 34cm when closed – 62cm when open

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Folding Campaign Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1008382
Dealers Internal Ref
32701
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An antique mahogany folding campaign desk featuring a upper writing box mounted on an X-frame folding wooden stand with brass fittings.
Mahogany Folding Campaign Desk
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A campaign desk is a piece of portable furniture originally designed for military officers to use while travelling during foreign service. These pieces were constructed to fold down or dismantle easily into compact dimensions for transport.

Campaign desks are traditionally constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, or camphorwood to withstand transit. Flush brass fittings, strap corner hinges, and steel locking mechanisms were routinely incorporated to reinforce stress points.

Authentic pieces feature recessed brass hardware that sits completely flush with the timber surface to prevent damage during movement. Look for dovetail joints, brass strap reinforcement, original folding hinges, and evidence of historical hand-planing on structural supports.

A folding campaign desk works as a flexible workstation in a home office, library, or compact alcove. It can be paired with neutral contemporary accessories, leather-bound desk blotters, or minimalist brass table lamps to bridge traditional craftsmanship with modern utility.

Apply high-grade beeswax polish every few months along the timber grain to nourish the mahogany and preserve its patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources or high humidity, and clean brass fittings gently using a dry microfibre cloth without harsh chemical solvents.
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