Chippendale Style Edwards & Roberts Pedestal Desk

Name: Chippendale Style Edwards & Roberts Pedestal Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1023307
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

Description

This exquisite19th century Chippendale style carved mahogany pedestal desk, made by Edwards & Roberts the shaped rectangular top with olive green leather inset writing surface , over an arrangement of seven decorative blind fret carved drawers raised on eight beautifully carved cabriole legs and scroll feet.

The rich dark Mahogany finish of this furniture brings out the natural beauty of the wood and adds a touch of warmth and elegance to any home.

Stamped Edwards & Roberts to the central drawer also with ivorine label inside.

London; furniture makers, upholsterers and antique furniture dealers (fl.1845-1899)

Makers & retailers of fine French style and reproduction furniture in Adam, Hepplewhite and Sheraton styles during the second-half of the nineteenth century. Unpublished notes by Pauline Agius (held in V&A departmental files) indicate that the firm was founded in 1828 by a Mr. Wood and became Edwards & Roberts in 1845. The 1854 Kelly’s Post Office Directory of London lists them as ‘antique and modern cabinet makers and importers of ancient furniture’ at 21 Wardour Street. This address had been listed for the curiosity dealer, Joseph Solomon in the London Post Office Directory, 1841.

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

129cm (50.79")

Depth

70cm (27.56")

Declaration

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1023307

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The rich dark Mahogany finish of this furniture brings out the natural beauty of the wood and adds a touch of warmth and elegance to any home.

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

fig 1. Chippendale Style Edwards & Roberts Pedestal Desk

Stamped Edwards & Roberts to the central drawer also with ivorine label inside.

London; furniture makers, upholsterers and antique furniture dealers (fl.1845-1899)

Makers & retailers of fine French style and reproduction furniture in Adam, Hepplewhite and Sheraton styles during the second-half of the nineteenth century. Unpublished notes by Pauline Agius (held in V&A departmental files) indicate that the firm was founded in 1828 by a Mr. Wood and became Edwards & Roberts in 1845. The 1854 Kelly’s Post Office Directory of London lists them as ‘antique and modern cabinet makers and importers of ancient furniture’ at 21 Wardour Street. This address had been listed for the curiosity dealer, Joseph Solomon in the London Post Office Directory, 1841.