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Antique Empire Period Ladies Oak Writing Desk C1900-15
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Antique Empire Period Ladies Oak Writing Desk C1900-15

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Mews Antiques
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This is an Antique Empire Period Ladies Oak Writing desk c1900-15. It is raised on turned feet with bobbin turned legs having Arts & Crafts influence which was still very prevalent at this point. The top lifts with a lock and key and there are pigeon holes sections to the right with a large open section to the left. It has a quadrant moulding to the top with a pale grey baise inset and is a nice mellow oak colour.

When this piece was made we ruled more than a 1/3 of the Planet, Our Navy was something to behold and be wary of, Goods and Products flowed from every corner of the planet to us. Our passport was blue as it will be again and we were proud to say we were British.

it is

76 cms high

69 cms wide

46.5 cms deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Declaration

Mews Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206756
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We are Antique Furniture Dealers and a family firm of 50 years. We are Based in Worcestershire with a 4000 sqft warehouse and south of Edinburgh we endeavour to deliver personally.

If you need to contact us please do not hesitate.

01905 923702

Mews Antiques

Description
This is an Antique Empire Period Ladies Oak Writing desk c1900-15.
It is raised on turned feet with bobbin turned legs having Arts & Crafts influence which was still very prevalent at this point.
Mews Antiques

The top lifts with a lock and key and there are pigeon holes sections to the right with a large open section to the left. It has a quadrant moulding to the top with a pale grey baise inset and is a nice mellow oak colour.

fig 1. A compact Edwardian oak writing desk with turned legs, an H-stretcher, a single drawer, and a grey leather inset surface.
fig 1. Antique Empire Period Ladies Oak Writing Desk C1900-15

When this piece was made we ruled more than a 1/3 of the Planet, Our Navy was something to behold and be wary of, Goods and Products flowed from every corner of the planet to us. Our passport was blue as it will be again and we were proud to say we were British.

it is

76 cms high

69 cms wide

46.5 cms deep

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206756
Mews Antiques
Mews Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

We are are antique furniture dealers specialising in arts and crafts furniture but not solely.

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Archive I A compact Edwardian oak writing desk with turned legs, an H-stretcher, a single drawer, and a grey leather inset surface.

Antique Empire Period Ladies Oak Writing Desk C1900-15

Archive II A compact Edwardian oak writing desk with turned legs, an H-stretcher, a single drawer, and a grey leather inset surface. View II
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A compact Edwardian oak writing desk with turned legs, an H-stretcher, a single drawer, and a grey leather inset surface.
ANTIQUE EMPIRE PERIOD LADIES OAK WRITING DESK c1900-15
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A compact Edwardian oak writing desk with turned legs, an H-stretcher, a single drawer, and a grey leather inset surface.
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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 created between 1900 and 1915 frequently features lighter proportions than Victorian predecessors, utilising turned legs, dark or medium oak, and practical leather or baize writing surfaces designed for domestic correspondence.

Desks of this era were predominantly constructed using solid oak or mahogany, assembled with traditional dovetail joinery, mortise and tenon joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and inset skiver leather tops.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut or early machine dovetailing in the drawers, natural patination on the timber surface, historic wear around the leg stretchers, and period-appropriate brass hardware.

Position the desk near a window or within an alcove, pairing it with a contemporary task chair or classic hall chair to create a compact workspace within a living room, bedroom, or hallway.

Apply natural beeswax sparingly to the timber frame to nourish the oak grain, while wiping the inset leather top gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dedicated leather conditioner.
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