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Edwardian Pedestal Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1910
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Edwardian Pedestal Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1910

1900 - 1920
Description

Edwardian Pedestal Writing Desk Circa 1910

Constructed in Red Walnut with a Tooled leather writing surface

10 Main drawers with 2 smaller on the top for storage

Two elevated drawers on the top with a brass gallery

We bought them from a private house sale in London's Regents Park

Also a carved gallery to the back of the top of the desk

We ship to every corner of the planet including with great discounts to the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
124.5cm (49.02")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1910s.

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SA1141152
Description
Edwardian Pedestal Writing Desk Circa 1910

Constructed in Red Walnut with a Tooled leather writing surface

10 Main drawers with 2 smaller on the top for storage

Two elevated drawers on the top with a brass gallery

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany pedestal desk with a red leather inset writing surface, raised upper drawers with a spindle gallery, and brass pull handles.
fig 1. Edwardian Pedestal Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1910

We bought them from a private house sale in London's Regents Park

Also a carved gallery to the back of the top of the desk

We ship to every corner of the planet including with great discounts to the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote.
Canonbury Antiques
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
124.5cm (49.02")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141152
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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An Edwardian mahogany pedestal desk with a red leather inset writing surface, raised upper drawers with a spindle gallery, and brass pull handles.
Edwardian Pedestal Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1910
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An Edwardian mahogany pedestal desk with a red leather inset writing surface, raised upper drawers with a spindle gallery, and brass pull handles.
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An Edwardian pedestal desk is a writing table produced during the reign of King Edward VII (19011910) characterized by two vertical pedestals containing drawers, supporting a central writing surface. These desks frequently featured mahogany construction, inset leather tops, and refined classical proportions.

Edwardian pedestal desks were predominantly constructed from solid woods and veneers such as mahogany, oak, and walnut. Writing surfaces were often lined with gilt-tooled leather or skiver, while drawer hardware typically utilized cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic Edwardian desks display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass castors, period-appropriate lock mechanisms, and light classical carving or spindle work. The scale is often somewhat lighter and more streamlined compared to heavier Victorian predecessors.

Place the desk as a focal point in a home office or library, pairing it with neutral wall shades and contemporary task lighting to balance the rich timber tones. Incorporating modern artwork or minimalist desk accessories creates an intentional contrast between historic timber and modern design.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain annually. Clean leather insets using a slightly damp cloth, followed by a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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