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Edwardian Oak Tambour Top Desk
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Edwardian Oak Tambour Top Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold by Robert Dee
Sold 10 October 2024 · Robert Dee
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An unusual Edwardian oak tambour top desk with a fitted interior and slide out writing surface. With five drawers and lions mask handles to each drawer the desk stands on cabriole legs with castors. An elegant piece of furniture and of relative small size.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated this Edwardian Oak Tambour Desk to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1084762
Description
An unusual Edwardian oak tambour top desk with a fitted interior and slide out writing surface.
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With five drawers and lions mask handles to each drawer the desk stands on cabriole legs with castors.
Robert Dee

An elegant piece of furniture and of relative small size.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated this Edwardian Oak Tambour Desk to the Edwardian era.

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1084762
Robert Dee
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Dee Profile Page

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Archive I An Edwardian oak tambour top desk featuring a roll-top sliding shutter, internal pigeonholes, a leather-lined writing surface, and multiple drawers with brass ring pulls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Oak Tambour Top Desk

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Robert Dee
Telephone 07836 565242
Location
North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertdee
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 96
Items Sold 201
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An Edwardian oak tambour top desk featuring a roll-top sliding shutter, internal pigeonholes, a leather-lined writing surface, and multiple drawers with brass ring pulls.
Edwardian Oak Tambour top desk
Ref: SA1084762
An Edwardian oak tambour top desk featuring a roll-top sliding shutter, internal pigeonholes, a leather-lined writing surface, and multiple drawers with brass ring pulls.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTambour roll top, Internal pigeonholes, Brass ring pull handles, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

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Tambour desks gained popularity during the late 18th century and experienced a revival during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, utilising narrow slats of wood glued to canvas or leather backing to slide smoothly around a curved track.

These desks are typically constructed from solid oak or mahogany, featuring interlocking wood slats for the roll top, pigeonhole interiors, dovetailed drawer construction, and often brass hardware.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional adhesives, age-appropriate timber shrinkage, and hardware consistent with early 20th-century manufacturing.

Positioning the desk as a functional workspace or a striking focal point against a neutral wall bridges historical craftsmanship with contemporary minimalist or maximalist design schemes.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional beeswax polish while avoiding silicone-based sprays or excessive moisture.
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