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Small Edwardian Mahogany Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 November 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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Description

An elegant small antique Edwardian mahogany desk or writing table, dating from circa 1905. It is of superb quality, with a beautiful and elegant design and good patina. The top has an inset brown leatherette writing surface with brass beading running around the perimeter above two drawers with original brass handles, brass thread escutcheons and brass locks. There is a shaped gallery on the back edge and the drawers have a decorative brass trim running around the lower edges. It stands on nicely tapered legs culminating in brass and ceramic casters. A good sized desk at only 89cm wide, but still offering plenty of work space and storage with twin drawers.

Construction:

Mahogany / Brass

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy, Good original condition with good colour and patina. Scuffs, wear and marks commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Width: 89cm

Depth: 52cm

Height: 74cm

Drawers Internal Height: 6cm x Width: 34cm x Depth: 38cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164355
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Description
An elegant small antique Edwardian mahogany desk or writing table, dating from circa 1905. It is of superb quality, with a beautiful and elegant design and good patina.
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The top has an inset brown leatherette writing surface with brass beading running around the perimeter above two drawers with original brass handles, brass thread escutcheons and brass locks.
Antique Furniture Direct

There is a shaped gallery on the back edge and the drawers have a decorative brass trim running around the lower edges. It stands on nicely tapered legs culminating in brass and ceramic casters. A good sized desk at only 89cm wide, but still offering plenty of work space and storage with twin drawers.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a dark leather top, two drawers with brass knobs, and tapering legs on castors.
fig 1. Small Edwardian Mahogany Desk

Construction:

Mahogany / Brass

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy, Good original condition with good colour and patina. Scuffs, wear and marks commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Width: 89cm

Depth: 52cm

Height: 74cm

Drawers Internal Height: 6cm x Width: 34cm x Depth: 38cm

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164355
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a dark leather top, two drawers with brass knobs, and tapering legs on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a dark leather top, two drawers with brass knobs, and tapering legs on castors.
Small Edwardian Mahogany Desk
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An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a dark leather top, two drawers with brass knobs, and tapering legs on castors.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLeather insert top, Tapered legs, Brass drop handles, Low back gallery
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry lint-free cloth, occasionally applying quality beeswax to nourish the timber, and treating the leather insert with specialised neutral leather cream to prevent drying and cracking.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a neutral wall creates a balanced focal point that highlights the historical texture of the material without overwhelming the space.

Authentic pieces typically feature period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, secondary softwoods internally, and natural age-related patination on the timber and leather.

These pieces predominantly utilised dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany and satinwood, frequently paired with inlaid banding, leather writing surfaces, and cast brass handles or castors.

Edwardian furniture, produced during the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, often combined lighter construction and refined neoclassical influences with traditional craftsmanship, moving away from heavy Victorian ornamentation.
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