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Regency Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Ebony Inlay & Brass Ring Handles, C.1820
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Regency Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Ebony Inlay & Brass Ring Handles, C.1820

19th century
Description

A fine and elegant Regency period mahogany cylinder desk dating to circa 1820, of excellent colour and rich figuring throughout. The beautifully shaped tambour front, inlaid with delicate ebony stringing and decorative motifs, encloses a well-fitted interior.

Opening to reveal a highly practical arrangement of small drawers, pigeonholes, and central compartments, the desk offers ample storage for writing essentials. The adjustable green leather writing surface provides both functionality and a pleasing contrast to the warm tones of the mahogany. The interior retains a charming, untouched character, enhancing its authenticity.

Below, two long drawers are adorned with attractive brass ring drop handles featuring classical portrait roundels, adding refinement and period detail. The desk stands on elegantly turned legs, giving it a light and graceful presence.

Knee Height 68cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Regency Mahogany Cylinder Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1204576
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C2788
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A fine and elegant Regency period mahogany cylinder desk dating to circa 1820, of excellent colour and rich figuring throughout.
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The beautifully shaped tambour front, inlaid with delicate ebony stringing and decorative motifs, encloses a well-fitted interior.
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fig 1. A Regency mahogany cylinder desk featuring an inlaid curved roll top lid, brass ring handles, and four turned legs.
fig 1. Regency Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Ebony Inlay & Brass Ring Handles, C.1820

Opening to reveal a highly practical arrangement of small drawers, pigeonholes, and central compartments, the desk offers ample storage for writing essentials. The adjustable green leather writing surface provides both functionality and a pleasing contrast to the warm tones of the mahogany. The interior retains a charming, untouched character, enhancing its authenticity.

fig 2. A Regency mahogany cylinder desk featuring an inlaid curved roll top lid, brass ring handles, and four turned legs.
fig 2. Regency Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Ebony Inlay & Brass Ring Handles, C.1820

Below, two long drawers are adorned with attractive brass ring drop handles featuring classical portrait roundels, adding refinement and period detail. The desk stands on elegantly turned legs, giving it a light and graceful presence.

Knee Height 68cm

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Regency Mahogany Cylinder Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204576
Dealers Internal Ref
C2788
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A Regency mahogany cylinder desk featuring an inlaid curved roll top lid, brass ring handles, and four turned legs.
Regency Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Ebony Inlay & Brass Ring Handles, c.1820
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A Regency mahogany cylinder desk featuring an inlaid curved roll top lid, brass ring handles, and four turned legs.
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A Regency cylinder desk features a curved, quarter-cylinder wooden lid that rotates smoothly back into the carcass to reveal a fitted writing surface and interior drawers. Popularised in the early 19th century, this design provided a secure and organised solution for correspondence and paper storage.

Regency furniture typically utilised high-grade Cuban or West Indian mahogany, frequently accented with ebony stringing and decorative brass hardware. Construction techniques included hand-cut dovetail joints, solid oak drawer linings, and hand-turned support legs.

Authentic early 19th-century Regency desks feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, historical shrinkage marks in the timber, and natural wear along internal drawer runners. Look for original brass locks, cast brass ring pulls, and precise geometric ebony inlays.

A mahogany cylinder desk functions effectively as a focal point in a modern study, hallway, or living area. Combining the structured wood tones with contemporary task lighting and neutral wall shades balances historical proportions with modern interior design.

Position mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and radiator units to prevent timber cracking or movement. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice annually, while keeping brass hardware clean without harsh chemical cleaners.
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