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Mahogany Desk by Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh
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Mahogany Desk by Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 July 2026 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1900. Mahogany free standing desk by ‘Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh’ with many features used by ‘Sir Robert Lorimer’. The insert tooled and gilded green leather top, framed with broad mahogany banding and stylish fore-edge, with a configuration of one long drawer, flanked by a pair of two short and two deep drawers, with various cast brass handles and drop handles, beneath the center drawer is shaped frieze, the concave sides and back with book match flame mahogany, resting on four elegant cabriole legs, finishing on a stylized trifid foot

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA1115522
Dealers Internal Reference
34172
Description
Circa 1900. Mahogany free standing desk by ‘Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh’ with many features used by ‘Sir Robert Lorimer’. The insert tooled and gilded green leather top, framed with broad mahogany banding and stylish fore-edge, with a configuration of one long drawer, flanked by a pair of two short and two deep drawers, with various cast brass handles and drop handles, beneath the center drawer is shaped frieze, the concave sides and back with book match flame mahogany, resting on four elegant cabriole legs, finishing on a stylized trifid foot
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115522
Dealers Internal Ref
34172
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Archive I A freestanding mahogany pedestal desk with a leather-lined top, multiple drawers, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. SOLD16 JUL 26

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A freestanding mahogany pedestal desk with a leather-lined top, multiple drawers, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
Mahogany Desk by Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh
Ref: SA1115522
A freestanding mahogany pedestal desk with a leather-lined top, multiple drawers, and cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Brass ring pulls, Leather insert top
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

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Pedestal desks typically feature a central writing surface flanked by two stacks of drawers, often incorporating classical design influences such as cabriole legs and fine timber veneers.

These pieces are usually constructed from solid timbers and veneers like mahogany, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction and leather-insets on the writing surface.

Authentic pieces exhibit historical construction markers such as hand-planed secondary woods, traditional joinery, patinated brass hardware, and natural wear consistent with age rather than artificial distressing.

Pairing a rich wood antique desk with contemporary minimalist seating and modern lighting creates a balanced focal point that bridges classic craftsmanship with current interior trends.

Maintain wooden surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying high-quality beeswax periodically, while avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity to protect the timber finish.
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