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An Art Deco Mahogany Desk
Melbourne Antiquities
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An Art Deco Mahogany Desk

1920 - 1940
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An Art Deco mahogany desk with side storage shelves

(78cm x 114cm x 61cm)

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Melbourne Antiquities has dated this Art Deco Mahogany Desk to the 1930s.

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An Art Deco mahogany desk with side storage shelves

(78cm x 114cm x 61cm)

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Melbourne Antiquities has dated this Art Deco Mahogany Desk to the 1930s.

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An Art Deco mahogany pedestal writing desk featuring continuous vertical handles, a central drawer, and multiple pedestal drawers.
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Derbyshire
United Kingdom
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An Art Deco mahogany pedestal writing desk featuring continuous vertical handles, a central drawer, and multiple pedestal drawers.
An Art Deco mahogany desk
Ref: SA1016050
An Art Deco mahogany pedestal writing desk featuring continuous vertical handles, a central drawer, and multiple pedestal drawers.
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Art Deco desks, prominent during the 1920s and 1930s, are characterised by clean geometric lines, bold rectilinear forms, and a departure from ornate traditional decoration. They frequently incorporate streamlined symmetry, distinctive drawer handles, and practical pedestal designs suited for modern working environments.

Craftsmen typically utilised high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak, often embellished with expressive veneers. Hardware and decorative handles featured contrasting timber, brass, chrome plating, or early synthetic materials like Bakelite.

Authentic period pieces display era-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, solid timber linings, and original locking hardware. Look for geometric plinth bases, balanced pedestal proportions, and characteristic vertical continuous handle pulls.

Position the piece as a central focal point within a study or home office, paired with a modern leather swivel chair or contemporary task light. The structured geometric lines of the timber complement minimalist schemes while introducing texture and historical context.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry, soft cloth, and apply a quality beeswax polish along the direction of the grain twice annually. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber from drying, cracking, or fading.
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