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Maple & Co. Inlaid Mahogany Desk
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Maple & Co. Inlaid Mahogany Desk

1900 - 1920
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A good quality Maple & Co. of London freestanding Edwardian fiddle back mahogany and inlaid kneehole desk. The serpentine shaped top having satinwood cross banding between box wood and ebony line inlay with a best quality hand dyed tooled leather writing surface. The concave centre drawer flanked either side by three graduated, bow fronted and inlaid drawers all retaining the original brass handles. The whole raised on 6 square tapering line inlaid legs with brass castors. This desk is in very good condition with mahogany linings and working locks with keys. Freestanding. Dimensions:- Height…29.25’’/ 74.5cm. Width…45’’/ 114cm. Depth…24.5’’/ 62cm. Kneehole Height…24’’/ 61cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09003408
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Maple & Co Ltd stamp on the drawer edge: London maker's mark.
Square nuts on machine-threaded handle posts: early industrial fixing hardware.
Satinwood banding and boxwood stringing: fine Sheraton revival cabinetwork.
Brass cup castors fitted to tapered legs: original running gear.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143344
Dealers Internal Reference
24718
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Description
A good quality Maple & Co. of London freestanding Edwardian fiddle back mahogany and inlaid kneehole desk.
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The serpentine shaped top having satinwood cross banding between box wood and ebony line inlay with a best quality hand dyed tooled leather writing surface.
John Howkins Antiques

The concave centre drawer flanked either side by three graduated, bow fronted and inlaid drawers all retaining the original brass handles. The whole raised on 6 square tapering line inlaid legs with brass castors. This desk is in very good condition with mahogany linings and working locks with keys. Freestanding. Dimensions:- Height…29.25’’/ 74.5cm. Width…45’’/ 114cm. Depth…24.5’’/ 62cm. Kneehole Height…24’’/ 61cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09003408
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Maple & Co Ltd stamp on the drawer edge: London maker's mark.
Square nuts on machine-threaded handle posts: early industrial fixing hardware.
Satinwood banding and boxwood stringing: fine Sheraton revival cabinetwork.
Brass cup castors fitted to tapered legs: original running gear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143344
Dealers Internal Ref
24718
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany writing desk featuring a leather-lined top, a curved serpentine front, seven drawers with brass drop handles, and tapered square legs on castors.
Maple & Co. Inlaid Mahogany Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass, Satinwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, satinwood stringing, brass swan-neck handles, tapered legs
  • SizeH 74.5 cm (29 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

This Edwardian freestanding kneehole desk by Maple & Co. of London consists of fiddle-back mahogany with satinwood crossbanding, boxwood and ebony line inlay, and a hand-dyed tooled leather writing surface in warm brown tones. The serpentine top rests above a concave centre drawer flanked by six graduated bow-fronted drawers, all fitted with original brass swan-neck handles and brass key escutcheons. The six square tapering legs include line inlay and brass castors for mobility. Measuring 74.5 cm high, 114 cm wide, and 62 cm deep, the desk functions as a practical writing table or workspace in a study, library, or home office.

FAQs

Edwardian inlaid mahogany furniture is defined by its return to lighter 18th-century classical proportions, influenced by Sheraton and Hepplewhite designs. Pieces frequently feature satinwood or boxwood stringing, crossbanding, flame mahogany veneers, and delicate brass hardware.

High-end Edwardian desks were constructed using solid mahogany framing faced with decorative mahogany veneers. The writing surfaces were inset with gilded or blind-tooled leather, while drawer linings were typically made from oak or ash with brass handles and castors.

Authentic Maple & Co. furniture often features a makers stamp or brass plaque on the upper drawer edge or lock plate. Additional indicators include precise dovetail joinery, smooth drawer runners, solid drawer bottoms, and high-specification brassware.

An antique mahogany desk can be modernised by pairing it with a contemporary desk chair, clean-lined task lighting, and modern artwork. Contrast the dark wood tones against neutral or contemporary wall palettes to create a balanced work space.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply a beeswax polish along the grain annually. Clean the leather surface using a damp cloth and treat it with dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking, avoiding direct sunlight and radiators.
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