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Edwardian Mahogany Carlton House Desk
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Edwardian Mahogany Carlton House Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 February 2026 · FB Antiques
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For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk, having an inset leather writing surface, above an arrangement of seven drawers, each with brass handles, standing on elegant tapered legs terminating on castors. This piece remains in very good condition for its age.

Width: 107cm Depth: 62cm Height: 102cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
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FB Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Carlton House Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1092109
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S27-1014
Description
For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk, having an inset leather writing surface, above an arrangement of seven drawers, each with brass handles, standing on elegant tapered legs terminating on castors. This piece remains in very good condition for its age.

Width: 107cm Depth: 62cm Height: 102cm

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Carlton House Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1092109
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Archive I An antique Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk featuring a curved superstructure with multiple small drawers, inlaid stringing, brass drop handles, and tapered legs with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Mahogany Carlton House Desk

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Chelmsford
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CM3 8DY
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An antique Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk featuring a curved superstructure with multiple small drawers, inlaid stringing, brass drop handles, and tapered legs with castors.
Edwardian Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Ref: SA1092109
An antique Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk featuring a curved superstructure with multiple small drawers, inlaid stringing, brass drop handles, and tapered legs with castors.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsCurved superstructure, Inlaid stringing, Brass drop handles, Tapered legs with castors
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

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A Carlton House desk is a distinctive type of writing desk featuring a curved superstructure with small drawers and compartments enclosing the back and sides of the writing surface. Originally designed in the late 18th century for Carlton House, the London residence of the Prince Regent, these desks became highly sought-after status symbols in subsequent eras including the Edwardian period.

Edwardian desks are typically constructed from solid hardwoods like mahogany or satinwood, often featuring decorative wood veneers and delicate stringing or marquetry inlay. Traditional construction involves dovetail joinery for the drawers, solid brass handles, and hand-tooled leather inserts on the writing surfaces.

Authentic Edwardian desks can be identified by hand-cut dovetail joints, uniform timber shrinkage, period-correct brass hardware, and the natural patina of age on the wood and leather. Maker marks or stamps inside the drawer linings can also help verify authenticity and provenance.

An antique desk can serve as a sophisticated focal point in a modern home office or living space by pairing it with contemporary minimalist seating to create an eclectic contrast. Keeping the surface uncluttered with just a few refined accessories allows the historical craftsmanship of the superstructure to stand out.

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping and fading. Regularly dust with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally apply a quality bees-based wax to nourish the wood without building up a heavy residue.
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