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Antique 20th Century Small Oak Desk of Good Quality
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Antique 20th Century Small Oak Desk of Good Quality

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 April 2025 · ActFurniture LTD
This “Antique 20th Century Small Oak Desk of Good Quality” found a buyer.

It was listed by ActFurniture LTD. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This antique 20th-century small oak desk is a charming and practical piece, perfect for adding character to any space.

The desk stands firmly on square legs, providing both stability and a sleek, minimalistic design.

It features five drawers across the front, arranged with two smaller drawers on each side and a larger central drawer, all fitted with their original brass handles. The drawers offer ample storage for office supplies or personal items, combining functionality with style.

Crafted from high-quality oak, the desk boasts a magnificent grain and stunning colour throughout, showcasing the natural beauty of the wood. In very good quality and great condition, this piece has stood the test of time and remains a beautiful and functional addition to any room.

Product Reference : AF - 3709

Measurements : 89cm Width x 37cm Depth x 73.5cm Height [ 59cm Knee Height ]

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Small Oak Desk to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125358
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-3709
Description
This antique 20th-century small oak desk is a charming and practical piece, perfect for adding character to any space.

The desk stands firmly on square legs, providing both stability and a sleek, minimalistic design.

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It features five drawers across the front, arranged with two smaller drawers on each side and a larger central drawer, all fitted with their original brass handles.
ActFurniture LTD

The drawers offer ample storage for office supplies or personal items, combining functionality with style.

fig 1. A small rectangular twentieth-century oak desk featuring five drawers with round brass knobs and straight panelled legs.
fig 1. Antique 20th Century Small Oak Desk of Good Quality

Crafted from high-quality oak, the desk boasts a magnificent grain and stunning colour throughout, showcasing the natural beauty of the wood. In very good quality and great condition, this piece has stood the test of time and remains a beautiful and functional addition to any room.

fig 2. A small rectangular twentieth-century oak desk featuring five drawers with round brass knobs and straight panelled legs.
fig 2. Antique 20th Century Small Oak Desk of Good Quality

Product Reference : AF - 3709

Measurements : 89cm Width x 37cm Depth x 73.5cm Height [ 59cm Knee Height ]

All our products are available for viewing at our stockroom based in Malvern strictly by appointment only.

fig 3. A small rectangular twentieth-century oak desk featuring five drawers with round brass knobs and straight panelled legs.
fig 3. Antique 20th Century Small Oak Desk of Good Quality

Every order is professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to dispatch or collection.

Please feel free to get in contact with us regarding any queries you might have relating to a specific piece or if you’d like to arrange a visit and I aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 4. A small rectangular twentieth-century oak desk featuring five drawers with round brass knobs and straight panelled legs.
fig 4. Antique 20th Century Small Oak Desk of Good Quality

Prior to making a purchase, it is important that you please contact us to confirm the piece is still available. We endeavour to keep our stock details up to date, but due to our fast stock turnover there maybe occasions where an item has been sold but it has not yet been updated online.

fig 5. A small rectangular twentieth-century oak desk featuring five drawers with round brass knobs and straight panelled legs.
fig 5. Antique 20th Century Small Oak Desk of Good Quality

Delivery ( £65 ) :

All our pieces are professionally wrapped in black plastic and sent though a trusted private courier which we can organise upon your request.

The delivery service consists of a two man team with a delivery timeframe of 3 - 15 working days from the date payment has been received. Please contact us to discuss any specific requirements and we will do our upmost to accommodate these, although no guarantees can be given.

fig 6. A small rectangular twentieth-century oak desk featuring five drawers with round brass knobs and straight panelled legs.
fig 6. Antique 20th Century Small Oak Desk of Good Quality

The courier will be in contact with you directly with details of exact delivery date and approximate time of arrival.

We currently cover all of the UK Mainlands including most of Scotland.

Scotland - 

Delivery cost and timeframe to Scotland and Scottish Highlands will vary regarding on the location and number of orders we have in the area so please get in contact for a direct quote.

fig 7. A small rectangular twentieth-century oak desk featuring five drawers with round brass knobs and straight panelled legs.
fig 7. Antique 20th Century Small Oak Desk of Good Quality

Collection ( FREE ) :

Pieces can be collected from WR6 5JE free of charge strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to arrange this.

All goods will be professionally cleaned and polished by our team prior to your arrival.

Payment via cash on collection is highly preferred.

Many thanks and if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Small Oak Desk to the Edwardian era.

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125358
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-3709
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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A small rectangular twentieth-century oak desk featuring five drawers with round brass knobs and straight panelled legs.
Antique 20th Century Small Oak Desk Of Good Quality
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsPanelled drawer fronts, Round brass knobs, Scalloped apron detail, Straight square legs
  • SizeH 73.5 cm (29 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

Twentieth-century small oak desks often draw inspiration from earlier traditional periods such as Jacobean or Arts and Crafts, prioritising functional joinery, compact proportions, and visible wood grain.

These desks are typically constructed from solid oak or oak veneers over secondary timbers, often featuring traditional dovetail joinery in the drawers and brass or wooden hardware.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate hardware, hand-cut dovetailing, natural patination of the timber, and construction methods consistent with twentieth-century cabinet making.

A compact wooden desk can serve as a functional workspace in a home office or bedroom, pairing effectively with both contemporary minimalist seating and traditional leather chairs to create textural contrast.

Maintain oak furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and clean periodically with a soft cloth using natural beeswax to nourish the wood.
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