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Pair of Early 20th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk's
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Pair of Early 20th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk's

1900 - 1920
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A fabulous quality near pair of freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk's, both desks having a super structure comprising of four mahogany inlaid drawers at the centre with original brass turned knob handles, cupboards either side with workable lock and key with a single fixed shelf inside, there is a pull out writing slide with a black leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, stationary compartments either side with lift up lids to reveal a pen tray and various compartments, at each corner there are pull out letter slides with concave fronts and at the top there are letter slots, both letter slides and the lift up stationary compartments also have workable locks and keys. The frieze below having two mahogany lined drawers with original brass ring handles, standing on square tapering legs with with spade feet.

Both desks are near identical in every way including the dimensions, the only difference is the inlaid figure heads on the lift up lids and sides, one is of a male and the other a female, so they could be used as "His & Hers" writing desks. The desks are in excellent condition and profusely inlaid all over incorporating various figure heads, urns and floral inlay. Circa 1910.

48" x 24" x 41" high

122cms x 61cms 104cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Carlton House Desk to the 1910s.

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SA1083493
Dealers Internal Reference
3684
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Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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A fabulous quality near pair of freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk's, both desks having a super structure comprising of four mahogany inlaid drawers at the centre with original brass turned knob handles, cupboards either side with workable lock and key with a single fixed shelf inside, there is a pull out writing slide with a black leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, stationary compartments either side with lift up lids to reveal a pen tray and various compartments, at each corner there are pull out letter slides with concave fronts and at the top there are letter slots, both letter slides and the lift up stationary compartments also have workable locks and keys.
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The frieze below having two mahogany lined drawers with original brass ring handles, standing on square tapering legs with with spade feet.
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fig 1. A pair of early 20th-century mahogany Carlton House desks with detailed satinwood marquetry inlay, stepped gallery drawers, and tapered legs.
fig 1. Pair of Early 20th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk's

Both desks are near identical in every way including the dimensions, the only difference is the inlaid figure heads on the lift up lids and sides, one is of a male and the other a female, so they could be used as "His & Hers" writing desks. The desks are in excellent condition and profusely inlaid all over incorporating various figure heads, urns and floral inlay. Circa 1910.

48" x 24" x 41" high

122cms x 61cms 104cms high

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Carlton House Desk to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1083493
Dealers Internal Ref
3684
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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A pair of early 20th-century mahogany Carlton House desks with detailed satinwood marquetry inlay, stepped gallery drawers, and tapered legs.
Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's
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A pair of early 20th-century mahogany Carlton House desks with detailed satinwood marquetry inlay, stepped gallery drawers, and tapered legs.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Sheraton Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Stepped superstructure, Square tapered legs, Brass ring handles
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This pair of Edwardian Sheraton Revival desks dates from 1910 and takes the freestanding Carlton house form in rich brown mahogany with satinwood marquetry inlay. The timber displays extensive marquetry decoration incorporating various figure heads, urns, and floral motifs. Each desk has a stepped superstructure featuring four central drawers with original brass turned knob handles, flanked by cupboards with workable locks, keys, and internal shelves. The writing surface is fitted with a pull-out slide containing a black leather insert decorated with blind and gold tooling. Additional stationery compartments with lift-up lids sit on either side, alongside concave-fronted letter slides at the corners with letter slots above. The frieze below contains two mahogany-lined drawers fitted with original brass ring handles. The whole stands on square tapered legs terminating in spade feet. The dimensions are 104 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 61 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a gentleman's library or dual home office study space as writing desks.

A Carlton House desk is a writing table featuring a D-shaped surround or raised superstructure with small drawers and cupboards enclosing the writing surface, originally designed in the late 18th century.

Authentic examples are typically crafted from fine mahogany or satinwood, adorned with detailed marquetry, floral inlays, and brass hardware fittings.

Look for hand-finished dovetail joinery, original brass handles, fine marquetry detailing, and balanced proportions across the gallery superstructure.

Place the desk near natural light in a home office or library, complemented by a tailored desk chair and understated accessories to accentuate the inlaid woodwork.

Position the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement, dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax periodically.
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