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Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk by Maple & Co. London
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Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk by Maple & Co. London

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 February 2025 · London City Antiques
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Fine quality antique Edwardian freestanding mahogany inlaid cylinder desk by Maple & Co. London having the original brass gallery above two mahogany drawers with pretty satinwood crossbanding and original brass handles above a cylinder top desk with satinwood crossbanding and a figured mahogany panel. The panel opens to reveal a fine quality fitted interior consisting of six satinwood drawers with original brass handles, four pigeon holes, pen tray and a pair of original glass inkwells. It boasts the original leather writing surface above one long drawer with satinwood crossbanding, stamped Maple & Co, original brass handles, satinwood inlaid stringing to the sides and back standing on four elegant square tapering mahogany inlaid legs with spade feet and united by a shaped mahogany inlaid stretcher

A truly splendid example from Maple and Co, it displays the finest quality of design and craftsmanship in which they were renowned for. A superior piece in delightful original condition.

Maple & Co. was a British furniture and upholstery manufacturer established in 1841 which found particular success during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The company became one of the prime makers and suppliers of furniture to the aristocracy and royalty in both the United Kingdom and around the world

H 107 x W 79 x D 53

Date 1900

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Cylinder Desk to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1087702
Dealers Internal Reference
1458
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Fine quality antique Edwardian freestanding mahogany inlaid cylinder desk by Maple & Co. London having the original brass gallery above two mahogany drawers with pretty satinwood crossbanding and original brass handles above a cylinder top desk with satinwood crossbanding and a figured mahogany panel.
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The panel opens to reveal a fine quality fitted interior consisting of six satinwood drawers with original brass handles, four pigeon holes, pen tray and a pair of original glass inkwells.
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It boasts the original leather writing surface above one long drawer with satinwood crossbanding, stamped Maple & Co, original brass handles, satinwood inlaid stringing to the sides and back standing on four elegant square tapering mahogany inlaid legs with spade feet and united by a shaped mahogany inlaid stretcher

fig 1. A freestanding Edwardian mahogany cylinder desk with a brass gallery top, inlaid details, and slender tapering legs.
fig 1. Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk by Maple & Co. London

A truly splendid example from Maple and Co, it displays the finest quality of design and craftsmanship in which they were renowned for. A superior piece in delightful original condition.

Maple & Co. was a British furniture and upholstery manufacturer established in 1841 which found particular success during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The company became one of the prime makers and suppliers of furniture to the aristocracy and royalty in both the United Kingdom and around the world

H 107 x W 79 x D 53

Date 1900

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Cylinder Desk to the 1900s.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087702
Dealers Internal Ref
1458
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A freestanding Edwardian mahogany cylinder desk with a brass gallery top, inlaid details, and slender tapering legs.
Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk By Maple & Co. London
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A freestanding Edwardian mahogany cylinder desk with a brass gallery top, inlaid details, and slender tapering legs.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCylinder roll top, Brass gallery rail, String inlay, Tapering legs
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

The cylinder desk emerged in late 18th-century France as an evolution of the roll-top desk, featuring a curved wooden cylinder that rolls back to reveal a fitted writing surface and pigeonholes.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods like mahogany, often featuring decorative wood veneers, boxwood stringing, brass gallery rails, and hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers.

Authentic pieces from the Edwardian era often display maker stamps, traditional hand-cut joinery, aged patination on the brass hardware, and timber characteristics consistent with early 20th-century cabinetmaking.

Pairing the rich wood tones with minimalist contemporary seating or placing it against a neutral wall allows the traditional craftsmanship to stand out as a functional focal point.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the finish.
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