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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1900
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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A superb Edwardian marquetry inlaid mahogany writing table, circa 1900 in date.

It features superb satin wood and boxwood crossbanded decoration and the top is fitted with a striking inset gold tooled green leather writing surface.

It has two frieze drawers decorated with satin wood banding and 'S' leaf marquetry with shaped latticework detail below. It features a unique pull-out pen and ink drawer holder to the side and is raised on four square tapering legs that terminate in their original brass castors.

It is finished all round so it is freestanding if required.

Condition:

In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 73 cm x Width 100 cm x Depth 50 cm

Dimensions in inches:Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 foot, 3 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches

Marquetry

is decorative artistry where pieces of material of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers.

The technique of veneered marquetry had its inspiration in 16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work  by craftsmen has medieval parallels in Central Italian work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and coloured marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San Lorenzo is completely covered in a coloured marble facing using this demanding jig-sawn technique.

Techniques of wood marquetry were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish centres of luxury cabinet-making during the early 16th century. The craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid-seventeenth century, to create furniture of unprecedented luxury being made at the royal manufactory of the Gobelins, charged with providing furnishings to decorate Versailles and the other royal residences of Louis XIV. Early masters of French marquetry were the Fleming Pierre Golle and his son-in-law, André-Charles Boulle, who founded a dynasty of royal and Parisian cabinet-makers  and gave his name to a technique of marquetry employing brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs

Our reference: A4753

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1190494
Dealers Internal Reference
A4753
Description
A superb Edwardian marquetry inlaid mahogany writing table, circa 1900 in date.
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It features superb satin wood and boxwood crossbanded decoration and the top is fitted with a striking inset gold tooled green leather writing surface.
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fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top insert, two drawers decorated with inlaid floral marquetry, brass ring pull handles, and tapered square legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1900

It has two frieze drawers decorated with satin wood banding and 'S' leaf marquetry with shaped latticework detail below. It features a unique pull-out pen and ink drawer holder to the side and is raised on four square tapering legs that terminate in their original brass castors.

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top insert, two drawers decorated with inlaid floral marquetry, brass ring pull handles, and tapered square legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1900

It is finished all round so it is freestanding if required.

Condition:

In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top insert, two drawers decorated with inlaid floral marquetry, brass ring pull handles, and tapered square legs on brass castors.
fig 3. Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1900

Dimensions in cm:

Height 73 cm x Width 100 cm x Depth 50 cm

Dimensions in inches:Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 foot, 3 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches

Marquetry

is decorative artistry where pieces of material of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers.

fig 4. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top insert, two drawers decorated with inlaid floral marquetry, brass ring pull handles, and tapered square legs on brass castors.
fig 4. Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1900

The technique of veneered marquetry had its inspiration in 16th century Florence. Marquetry elaborated upon Florentine techniques of inlaying solid marble slabs with designs formed of fitted marbles, jaspers and semi-precious stones. This work  by craftsmen has medieval parallels in Central Italian work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and coloured marbles. In Florence, the Chapel of the Medici at San Lorenzo is completely covered in a coloured marble facing using this demanding jig-sawn technique.

fig 5. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top insert, two drawers decorated with inlaid floral marquetry, brass ring pull handles, and tapered square legs on brass castors.
fig 5. Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1900

Techniques of wood marquetry were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish centres of luxury cabinet-making during the early 16th century. The craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid-seventeenth century, to create furniture of unprecedented luxury being made at the royal manufactory of the Gobelins, charged with providing furnishings to decorate Versailles and the other royal residences of Louis XIV. Early masters of French marquetry were the Fleming Pierre Golle and his son-in-law, André-Charles Boulle, who founded a dynasty of royal and Parisian cabinet-makers  and gave his name to a technique of marquetry employing brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs

Our reference: A4753

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190494
Dealers Internal Ref
A4753
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Archive II An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top insert, two drawers decorated with inlaid floral marquetry, brass ring pull handles, and tapered square legs on brass castors. View II
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An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring a green leather top insert, two drawers decorated with inlaid floral marquetry, brass ring pull handles, and tapered square legs on brass castors.
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1900
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Leather inset top, Tapered legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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Edwardian writing tables, produced between 1901 and 1910, are defined by their light, elegant proportions and neoclassical design influences. They frequently incorporate fine mahogany timber, detailed floral or scroll marquetry inlays, and integrated leather writing surfaces.

Craftsmen primarily utilised solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, complemented by decorative inlays of satinwood, boxwood, or rosewood. Writing surfaces were typically fitted with gold-tooled leather inserts, paired with solid brass handles and brass castors.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, genuine boxwood or satinwood marquetry rather than printed patterns, and age-appropriate wear to the brass hardware and original timber finish.

An Edwardian desk functions effectively as a compact work desk in a home office, a hallway console table, or a bedroom dressing table. Combining the piece with contemporary desk lighting and neutral wall paint creates a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern design.

Regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth is recommended, alongside periodic applications of clear beeswax polish applied in the direction of the grain. Direct sunlight and proximity to heat sources should be avoided to prevent timber warping and leather deterioration.
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