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Fine Quality Edwardian Walnut Writing Desk by Gill & Reigate, C.1900
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Fine Quality Edwardian Walnut Writing Desk by Gill & Reigate, C.1900

1900 - 1920
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A fine quality Edwardian walnut writing desk of elegant proportions, attributed to Gill & Reigate and dating to circa 1900. Raised on graceful cabriole legs with finely shaped knees, the desk displays excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout. The richly figured walnut veneers are of particularly good colour and patination, complemented by subtle line inlay and delicate engraved decoration to the knees and top corners.

The serpentine front houses an arrangement of five drawers, all oak-lined and fitted with original brass swan-neck handles. The central kneehole provides comfortable seating, making the piece as practical as it is decorative. The drawers are well-constructed with traditional dovetail joints, reflecting the high standard of cabinetmaking associated with quality Edwardian furniture.

The top retains its original inset leather writing surface, attractively tooled and now beautifully worn with age, adding to the desk’s character and authenticity. The sides and back are finished to the same high standard, allowing the desk to stand freely within a room if desired.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Walnut Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204519
Dealers Internal Reference
C2786
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Description
A fine quality Edwardian walnut writing desk of elegant proportions, attributed to Gill & Reigate and dating to circa 1900.
Raised on graceful cabriole legs with finely shaped knees, the desk displays excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The richly figured walnut veneers are of particularly good colour and patination, complemented by subtle line inlay and delicate engraved decoration to the knees and top corners.

fig 1. An Edwardian walnut writing desk featuring a green leather insert, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
fig 1. Fine Quality Edwardian Walnut Writing Desk by Gill & Reigate, C.1900

The serpentine front houses an arrangement of five drawers, all oak-lined and fitted with original brass swan-neck handles. The central kneehole provides comfortable seating, making the piece as practical as it is decorative. The drawers are well-constructed with traditional dovetail joints, reflecting the high standard of cabinetmaking associated with quality Edwardian furniture.

fig 2. An Edwardian walnut writing desk featuring a green leather insert, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
fig 2. Fine Quality Edwardian Walnut Writing Desk by Gill & Reigate, C.1900

The top retains its original inset leather writing surface, attractively tooled and now beautifully worn with age, adding to the desk’s character and authenticity. The sides and back are finished to the same high standard, allowing the desk to stand freely within a room if desired.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Edwardian Walnut Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204519
Dealers Internal Ref
C2786
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Fine Quality Edwardian Walnut Writing Desk by Gill & Reigate, c.1900

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An Edwardian walnut writing desk featuring a green leather insert, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
Fine Quality Edwardian Walnut Writing Desk by Gill & Reigate, c.1900
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An Edwardian walnut writing desk featuring a green leather insert, five drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Edwardian writing desks, produced between 1901 and 1910, frequently incorporated elements from eighteenth-century revival styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. They are characterised by refined timber veneers, balanced proportions, and functional configurations tailored for domestic studies.

High-grade Edwardian furniture makers utilised solid walnut, mahogany, or satinwood frames adorned with figured timber veneers and marquetry inlay. Writing tops were routinely set with tool-gilded leather inserts alongside cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic desks from this period feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, stamped makers marks or brass badges, original lock mechanisms, and precise timber inlay work. Unfinished interior drawer surfaces and solid timber back panels further indicate turn-of-the-century craftsmanship.

Positioning an antique walnut desk near natural light in a modern home office creates a focused workspace while adding warmth to contemporary scheme colours. Pairing the traditional wood frame with a modern desk lamp or contemporary chair provides a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Regularly dust the timber framework with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically while keeping clear of the leather. Clean the leather surface with a slightly damp cloth and apply dedicated leather conditioner to avoid drying and surface splitting.
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