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Maple & Co Antique Seven Drawer Twin Pedestal Leather Lined Inlaid Writing Desk
Village Vintage
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250
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Maple & Co Antique Seven Drawer Twin Pedestal Leather Lined Inlaid Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Village Vintage
Description

A fine early 20c kneehole writing desk of lovely proportions from the renowned workshops of Maple & Co, London. Of unusual double bow front form with two flanks of three graduated drawers and one long center draw with the all important makers stamp. Astounding quality of workmanship, with only the best choice of veneers, inlays and marquetery to profusely decorate this lovely desk all over, including the back and even inside the kneehole. The top has a simple Black edge tooled leather, the whole raised on eight tapering Boxwood lined legs terminating in petite brass castors. A wonderful example of the best craftsmanship and choice of timbers from one of the great workshops!

Condition report:

Excellent all round condition, lightly polished, complete and no breakages, all handles and castors are original, some fading to leather in places

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Village Vintage has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1910s.

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SA1168812
Description
A fine early 20c kneehole writing desk of lovely proportions from the renowned workshops of Maple & Co, London.
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Of unusual double bow front form with two flanks of three graduated drawers and one long center draw with the all important makers stamp.
Village Vintage

Astounding quality of workmanship, with only the best choice of veneers, inlays and marquetery to profusely decorate this lovely desk all over, including the back and even inside the kneehole. The top has a simple Black edge tooled leather, the whole raised on eight tapering Boxwood lined legs terminating in petite brass castors. A wonderful example of the best craftsmanship and choice of timbers from one of the great workshops!

Condition report:

Excellent all round condition, lightly polished, complete and no breakages, all handles and castors are original, some fading to leather in places

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Village Vintage has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168812
Village Vintage
Village Vintage
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2023
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An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany writing desk featuring a dark leather inset top, seven drawers with brass handles, and floral marquetry side panels.
Maple & Co Antique Seven Drawer Twin Pedestal Leather Lined Inlaid Writing Desk
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During the Edwardian era, furniture makers revived late 18th-century Sheraton designs, characterized by light proportions, geometric lines, and extensive marquetry or satinwood inlay work. These writing desks were crafted to offer elegant storage and dedicated workspace for private studies and drawing rooms.

High-grade mahogany served as the main structural wood, frequently decorated with satinwood, boxwood, or rosewood inlays. Writing surfaces were typically fitted with hand-tooled leather or skiver inserts, and drawers were finished with cast brass drop handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass handles, and solid timber secondary drawer linings. Stamped marks or metal badges from recognized makers, such as Maple & Co, on drawer edges provide verifiable identification.

Position the desk near a source of natural light in a home office or living room, paired with a modern minimalist desk lamp or neutral upholstered chair. The warmth of the polished timber creates a grounding contrast against contemporary wall finishes.

Keep the wood nourished by applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year, wiping along the grain. The leather insert should be cleaned with a dry lint-free cloth and conditioned occasionally with specialist leather balm to prevent cracking.
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