What characterises Edwardian ladies writing desks?

Produced during the early 20th century, these pieces typically feature scaled-down proportions, fine wood veneers such as mahogany, delicate satinwood inlay, and refined silhouettes influenced by 18th-century Sheraton designs.

What materials were traditionally used in the construction of cylinder bureaux?

Construction commonly utilised solid mahogany or oak frames clad in flame mahogany veneers, accented with boxwood or satinwood stringing alongside solid brass handles and castors.

How can one verify the authenticity of an Edwardian inlaid desk?

Authentic Edwardian furniture exhibits hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass hardware with light oxidisation, smooth cylinder mechanics, and uniform age-related wear inside timber drawer linings.

How can an antique ladies desk be styled in a modern interior?

Position the desk as a compact workstation in a bedroom alcove or living room nook, pairing its dark timber tones with modern task lighting and neutral wall paint to balance historic craftsmanship with modern functionality.

What is the recommended approach for cleaning and preserving inlaid mahogany furniture?

Dust regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish twice annually along the grain, ensuring the piece remains away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer lifting.

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Desk

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Hingstons of Wilton

Description

Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies desk

This fine quality Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies desk was made circa 1910 and would have been retailed by one of the major quality high-end London retailers, probably Maple & co. This desk typifies the ‘age of elegance’ that this period was known for.

The cylinder-shaped fall opens to reveal the fitted interior and its original inset leather writing surface (this could be renewed if required). Above the fall front is a pair of drawers, and below is one long drawer, all with the original brass swing handles.

The desk stands on tapered legs that have bow wood stringing and curved stretchers to the rear.

This Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies desk is finished all around and so can be placed away from the wall.

Imagine how this beautiful desk will look in your home and how it will be a prized possession admired by your family and friends.

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Key Features

• Edwardian quality

• Original leather writing surface

• Original brass swing handles

• Finished all around to set in a bay or away from the wall if required

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Dimensions

• 75cms wide (29 1/2ins)

• 48.5cms deep (19ins)

• 99.5cms high (39ins)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• 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.

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This Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies desk 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

This Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies desk 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 quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding 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 item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99.5cm (39.17")

Width

75cm (29.53")

Depth

48.5cm (19.09")

Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1198309

Dealers Notes

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.

Description

Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies desk

“

This fine quality Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies desk was made circa 1910 and would have been retailed by one of the major quality high-end London retailers, probably Maple & co.

Hingstons of Wilton

This desk typifies the ‘age of elegance’ that this period was known for.

fig 1. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies cylinder bureau featuring a curved roll-top front, top drawers, tapered square legs with stretchers, and brass drop handles. — fig 1. Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Desk

The cylinder-shaped fall opens to reveal the fitted interior and its original inset leather writing surface (this could be renewed if required). Above the fall front is a pair of drawers, and below is one long drawer, all with the original brass swing handles.

fig 2. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies cylinder bureau featuring a curved roll-top front, top drawers, tapered square legs with stretchers, and brass drop handles. — fig 2. Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Desk

The desk stands on tapered legs that have bow wood stringing and curved stretchers to the rear.

This Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies desk is finished all around and so can be placed away from the wall.

fig 3. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies cylinder bureau featuring a curved roll-top front, top drawers, tapered square legs with stretchers, and brass drop handles. — fig 3. Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Desk

Imagine how this beautiful desk will look in your home and how it will be a prized possession admired by your family and friends.

________________________________________

Key Features

• Edwardian quality

fig 4. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies cylinder bureau featuring a curved roll-top front, top drawers, tapered square legs with stretchers, and brass drop handles. — fig 4. Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Desk

• Original leather writing surface

• Original brass swing handles

• Finished all around to set in a bay or away from the wall if required

________________________________________

Dimensions

• 75cms wide (29 1/2ins)

fig 5. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies cylinder bureau featuring a curved roll-top front, top drawers, tapered square legs with stretchers, and brass drop handles. — fig 5. Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Desk

• 48.5cms deep (19ins)

• 99.5cms high (39ins)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 6. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies cylinder bureau featuring a curved roll-top front, top drawers, tapered square legs with stretchers, and brass drop handles. — fig 6. Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Desk

• 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.

fig 7. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies cylinder bureau featuring a curved roll-top front, top drawers, tapered square legs with stretchers, and brass drop handles. — fig 7. Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Desk

• 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.

fig 8. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies cylinder bureau featuring a curved roll-top front, top drawers, tapered square legs with stretchers, and brass drop handles. — fig 8. Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Desk

•

This Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies desk 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.

fig 9. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies cylinder bureau featuring a curved roll-top front, top drawers, tapered square legs with stretchers, and brass drop handles. — fig 9. Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Desk

• Guarantee

This Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies desk 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 quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding 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 item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is received.