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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk C190
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk C190

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 March 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Antique Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk and dating from around 1900. Constructed. From quality. Mahogany it has a galleried back with moulded edge to the top above a central open space with arched supports and a single drawer to each end. The desk top with embossed leather skiver set within a mahogany surround with rounded edge. There are two drawers and all drawers are mahogany lined with brass handles with cross banded edges and fine stringing. It is raised on squared and tapering legs with fine stringing on a spade foot.

MEASURES: 33” HIGH to top x 30” DESK HEIGHT X 19.5” DEEP X 39” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME TO VIEW STOCK AT OUR 4000.SQ.FT WAREHOUSE AND WE WELCOME ALL ENQUIRIES VIA EMAIL/TELEPHONE 01423561334/078843773

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1031039
Dealers Internal Reference
W3134/20.11
Dealers Notes

FULL REFUND GUARANTEE

WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
Antique Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk and dating from around 1900. Constructed. From quality.
“
Mahogany it has a galleried back with moulded edge to the top above a central open space with arched supports and a single drawer to each end.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

The desk top with embossed leather skiver set within a mahogany surround with rounded edge. There are two drawers and all drawers are mahogany lined with brass handles with cross banded edges and fine stringing. It is raised on squared and tapering legs with fine stringing on a spade foot.

fig 1. An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a curved front, leather inset top, and brass drop handles.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk C190

MEASURES: 33” HIGH to top x 30” DESK HEIGHT X 19.5” DEEP X 39” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

fig 2. An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a curved front, leather inset top, and brass drop handles.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk C190

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME TO VIEW STOCK AT OUR 4000.SQ.FT WAREHOUSE AND WE WELCOME ALL ENQUIRIES VIA EMAIL/TELEPHONE 01423561334/078843773

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1031039
Dealers Internal Ref
W3134/20.11
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 177
Items Sold 6,495
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a curved front, leather inset top, and brass drop handles.
ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY LADIES WRITING DESK C190
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsCurved serpentine front, Brass drop handles, Tooled leather writing surface, Superstructure with small drawers
  • SizeH 91.5 cm (36 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Edwardian furniture, spanning the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, is characterised by lighter, more versatile designs influenced by earlier periods such as Sheraton, Chippendale, and Hepplewhite, moving away from heavy Victorian ornamentation.

Cabinet makers during the Edwardian era predominantly used fine timbers such as mahogany, satinwood, and walnut, frequently incorporating inlaid banding, brass drop handles, and tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces typically feature period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, natural timber shrinkage, uniform patination, and era-specific brass hardware.

Pairing a traditional antique desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it within a brightly lit room creates a balanced contrast, allowing the rich timber tones to act as a focal point.

Maintain the timber by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood, and keep leather surfaces away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent cracking and fading.
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