Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk by Maple & Co

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk by Maple & Co

This exceptional Edwardian inlaid mahogany Carlton House desk by Maple & Co is a refined example of early 20th-century English craftsmanship, combining elegant proportions with practical design. Constructed from beautifully figured mahogany and enhanced with delicate inlay, the desk features a classic horseshoe-shaped superstructure rising above a rich red leather writing surface.

The arrangement of graduated drawers and pigeonholes provides generous storage while maintaining a balanced, symmetrical appearance. Raised on tapering square legs terminating in brass caps and castors, the desk is designed to stand freely within a room, making it ideal as a centrepiece for a study, library, or executive office. Maple & Co’s renowned quality is evident throughout, from the precision of the joinery to the finely cast brass handles.

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History of the Carlton House Desk

The Carlton House desk takes its name from Carlton House in London, once the residence of the Prince of Wales (later George IV). The form emerged in the late 18th century and became especially popular during the Georgian and Regency periods. Its defining feature is the semi-circular or three-sided superstructure of drawers and compartments, designed for correspondence, writing implements, and personal papers.

By the Edwardian period (1901–1910), the Carlton House desk experienced a revival, often executed in fine mahogany with restrained inlay and lighter proportions. These later examples, such as this one by Maple & Co, reflect Edwardian taste for elegance, order, and craftsmanship, blending classical inspiration with modern usability.

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Key Features

• Authentic Edwardian Carlton House desk

• Made by the prestigious firm Maple & Co

• Finely figured mahogany with elegant inlaid decoration

• Horseshoe-shaped superstructure with multiple drawers

• Rich red leather writing surface

• Free-standing design, intended for centre-room placement

• Tapering square legs with brass caps and castors

• Excellent quality craftsmanship and balanced proportions

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Dimensions

• Width: 137 cm (54 in)

• Depth: 67 cm (26 ½ in)

• Height: 103 cm (40 ½ in)

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Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk by Maple & Co is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk by Maple & Co carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the q

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.