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19th Century Inlaid Writing Table
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19th Century Inlaid Writing Table

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Fine 19th Century Inlaid Writing Table

Item Code: S27-1076

A beautifully crafted late 19th-century writing table in fiddleback mahogany, attributed to the renowned London cabinetmakers Edwards & Roberts. Finely inlaid throughout, the table stands on elegant tapered legs with original brass castors and displays exceptional decorative detail, including marquetry swags, urns, and an exquisitely inlaid central medallion. The distinctive fiddleback figuring enhances the richness and depth of the mahogany, perfectly complementing the refined inlay work typical of the firm’s celebrated craftsmanship.

The top is fitted with a rich burgundy gilt-tooled leather writing surface, framed by an intricate border of foliate inlay. Refined in its proportions, the table offers an ideal working height and a generously sized writing area while maintaining a light and graceful presence.

A superb example of late Victorian artistry and quality, perfect for a sophisticated study, drawing room, or elegant interior setting.

Key Features:

* Fine 19th-century writing table in fiddleback mahogany

* Attributed to Edwards & Roberts

* Beautiful marquetry inlay with swags, urns, and central medallion

* Burgundy gilt-tooled leather writing surface

* Elegant tapered legs with original brass castors

* Excellent colour, figuring, and condition

Dimensions:

* Width: 107 cm

* Depth: 66 cm

* Height: 76 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Inlaid Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1180968
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S27-1076
Description
Fine 19th Century Inlaid Writing Table

Item Code: S27-1076

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A beautifully crafted late 19th-century writing table in fiddleback mahogany, attributed to the renowned London cabinetmakers Edwards & Roberts.
FB Antiques

Finely inlaid throughout, the table stands on elegant tapered legs with original brass castors and displays exceptional decorative detail, including marquetry swags, urns, and an exquisitely inlaid central medallion. The distinctive fiddleback figuring enhances the richness and depth of the mahogany, perfectly complementing the refined inlay work typical of the firm’s celebrated craftsmanship.

fig 1. A 19th-century rectangular wooden writing desk featuring detailed marquetry swags on the apron, a leather writing surface, and four square tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 1. 19th Century Inlaid Writing Table

The top is fitted with a rich burgundy gilt-tooled leather writing surface, framed by an intricate border of foliate inlay. Refined in its proportions, the table offers an ideal working height and a generously sized writing area while maintaining a light and graceful presence.

fig 2. A 19th-century rectangular wooden writing desk featuring detailed marquetry swags on the apron, a leather writing surface, and four square tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 2. 19th Century Inlaid Writing Table

A superb example of late Victorian artistry and quality, perfect for a sophisticated study, drawing room, or elegant interior setting.

Key Features:

Fine 19th-century writing table in fiddleback mahogany

fig 3. A 19th-century rectangular wooden writing desk featuring detailed marquetry swags on the apron, a leather writing surface, and four square tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 3. 19th Century Inlaid Writing Table

Attributed to Edwards & Roberts

Beautiful marquetry inlay with swags, urns, and central medallion

Burgundy gilt-tooled leather writing surface

Elegant tapered legs with original brass castors

Excellent colour, figuring, and condition

Dimensions:

Width: 107 cm

Depth: 66 cm

Height: 76 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Inlaid Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180968
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-1076
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A 19th-century rectangular wooden writing desk featuring detailed marquetry swags on the apron, a leather writing surface, and four square tapered legs on brass castors.
19th Century Inlaid Writing Table
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A 19th-century inlaid writing table typically features classical proportions, decorative marquetry or stringing using contrasting hardwoods, and a fitted writing surface such as leather or baize.

These tables commonly feature base frames of mahogany, rosewood, or satinwood, embellished with boxwood or ebony inlays, brass castors, and high-quality tooling on leather writing tops.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut marquetry, natural age-related wear around keyholes and feet, hand-planed drawer linings, and original brass hardware or castors.

Pair the table with a contemporary desk chair, a minimalist reading lamp, or position it as a focal console piece within a home library or dedicated workspace.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply natural beeswax along the grain, keep the table away from direct heat sources, and treat leather insets with specialist leather conditioner.
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