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An Edwardian Period Mahogany and Satinwood Ladies Writing Desk
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    Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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An Edwardian Period Mahogany and Satinwood Ladies Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 March 2025 · Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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An Edwardian Period mahogany and satinwood ladies writing desk. The upper section having an arrangement of eight mahogany lined drawers each with ebony and boxwood line inlaid detail with brass knobs. The lower section having a concave fall with a central flame mahogany panel opening to reveal a leather writing surface and three internal drawers. The whole raised on square tapering supports with space feet united by a stretcher. English circa 1900-1910

Dimensions: 50" high x 30" wide x 20" deep

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

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An Edwardian Period mahogany and satinwood ladies writing desk
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An Edwardian Period mahogany and satinwood ladies writing desk.
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The upper section having an arrangement of eight mahogany lined drawers each with ebony and boxwood line inlaid detail with brass knobs.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

The lower section having a concave fall with a central flame mahogany panel opening to reveal a leather writing surface and three internal drawers. The whole raised on square tapering supports with space feet united by a stretcher. English circa 1900-1910

Dimensions: 50" high x 30" wide x 20" deep

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

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An Edwardian Period mahogany and satinwood ladies writing desk
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Christian Davies Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07774 991460
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The Calder Studio
Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cdavies
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 3,398
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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An Edwardian mahogany and satinwood cylinder writing desk featuring intricate marquetry ovals and multiple upper small drawers.
An Edwardian Period mahogany and satinwood ladies writing desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCylinder roll top, Marquetry patera, Satinwood banding, Multi-drawer superstructure

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Edwardian writing desks emerged during the reign of King Edward VII (19011910), a period marked by lighter, more refined furniture designs that often drew inspiration from 18th-century Sheraton and Hepplewhite styles, contrasting with heavy Victorian pieces.

These pieces typically feature solid mahogany or satinwood carcasses, often enhanced by intricate marquetry, crossbanding, and boxwood stringing, utilizing traditional dovetail joinery for the drawer construction.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber aging, hand-cut dovetails, original brass or steel hardware, secondary woods used in drawer linings, and the presence of period-appropriate hand-applied finishes like shellac polish.

An antique writing desk functions effectively as a focal point in a contemporary study or living room, paired with a minimalist chair to create a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern simplicity.

Preservation involves keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the polished surface.
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