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19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Desk
Martlesham Antiques
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19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Desk

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19th Century inlaid mahogany desk, the top having a shelf flanked either side by concave hinged stationary compartments beautifully inlaid with scrolling flowers and urns, each with a drawer with fitted compartments, the shelf and the compartments having a brass gallery running along the top, the shaped desk top having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, the desk having a combination of seven graduated drawers with oak drawer linings and original brass handles, the drawer fronts profusely inlaid with floral decoration, standing on square tapering legs terminating with brass castors. Circa 1890.

48” x 23” x 36 3/4” high

122cms x 59cms x 93cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
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Martlesham Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1092255
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2482
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

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.

Description
19th Century inlaid mahogany desk, the top having a shelf flanked either side by concave hinged stationary compartments beautifully inlaid with scrolling flowers and urns, each with a drawer with fitted compartments, the shelf and the compartments having a brass gallery running along the top, the shaped desk top having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, the desk having a combination of seven graduated drawers with oak drawer linings and original brass handles, the drawer fronts profusely inlaid with floral decoration, standing on square tapering legs terminating with brass castors. Circa 1890.

48” x 23” x 36 3/4” high

122cms x 59cms x 93cms high

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092255
Dealers Internal Ref
2482
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century inlaid mahogany writing desk featuring floral marquetry, brass galleries, a green leather writing top, and tapered legs on castors.
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Furniture produced in or inspired by the late 18th and 19th-century Sheraton style is defined by neoclassical influence, delicate proportions, linear silhouettes, and decorative wood marquetry. These writing desks frequently incorporate raised stationery cabinets, brass galleries, and tapered legs.

Craftsmen typically constructed the primary frame from solid mahogany or timber veneers, decorated with satinwood, boxwood, or rosewood marquetry inlays. Drawers were fitted with hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass handles, and traditional steel locks.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery inside drawer construction, minor irregularities in the hand-cut inlaid wood veneers, and natural oxidisation on timber and brass hardware. Undersides and rear panels often show hand-sawn tool marks consistent with historic manufacturing.

An inlaid mahogany writing desk functions as a statement piece in a modern home office or living room alcove when paired with subtle task lighting and modern seating. Neutral wall backgrounds highlight the warm wood tones and detailed marquetry.

Maintain the desk in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or wood split. Dust the surface regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and apply beeswax sparingly to protect the timber.
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