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An Edwardian Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
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An Edwardian Mahogany Carlton House Desk

1900 - 1920
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A good Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk with gilt-tooled green leather writing surface, pierced brass gallery to the top, raised on turned and reeded legs, moving on brass castors. W120cm x 100cm high overall.

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We presently have 2 nice Carltonhouse desks in stock. Please inquire if interested in seeing it. It is £1400.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Declaration

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Mahogany Carlton House Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1125084
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Description
A good Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk with gilt-tooled green leather writing surface, pierced brass gallery to the top, raised on turned and reeded legs, moving on brass castors. W120cm x 100cm high overall.

Free UK mainland delivery with this desk.

We presently have 2 nice Carltonhouse desks in stock. Please inquire if interested in seeing it. It is £1400.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Mahogany Carlton House Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1125084
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Fine period furniturnishings-timeless design

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An Edwardian mahogany Carlton House writing desk featuring a curved U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, pigeonholes, a brass gallery, a dark leather insert, and fluted legs on brass castors.
An Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk
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An Edwardian mahogany Carlton House writing desk featuring a curved U-shaped superstructure with small drawers, pigeonholes, a brass gallery, a dark leather insert, and fluted legs on brass castors.
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A Carlton House desk is a specific type of writing table featuring a U-shaped superstructure surrounding the writing surface, fitted with small drawers, pigeonholes, and cupboards. Originally designed in the late 18th century, the form remained popular through the Georgian and Edwardian eras.

These desks are typically constructed from fine mahogany or satinwood, often accented with stringing inlay, brass galleries, and leather writing surfaces. Drawers traditionally feature hand-cut dovetail joints, brass swan-neck handles, and tapered fluted legs ending in brass castors.

Authentic Edwardian examples display early 20th-century craftsmanship, such as precision dovetailing, period-correct brass hardware, and natural timber oxidisation on structural undersides. Look for original brass castors, gold-tooled leather inserts, and smooth curved cabinetry around the writing gallery.

A Carlton House desk serves as a functional focal point when styled in a home library, study, or open-plan living space. Pairing the dark mahogany wood with contemporary seating or modern lighting creates a refined balance between historical craftsmanship and current design.

Position the desk away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer movement. Preserve the mahogany finish with high-quality beeswax applied along the wood grain, and clean the leather writing skiver using specialised leather conditioners.
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