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Antique Edwardian Superior Quality Ladies Writing Desk C1900-15
Mews Antiques
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Antique Edwardian Superior Quality Ladies Writing Desk C1900-15

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Mews Antiques
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This is an Antique Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk of Superior Quality c1900-15. It is raised on tapered legs with boxwood and kingwood inlay to the legs, drawer front and top. It has a single drawer with mahogany drawer lining and retains its original handle. The top edge is a quadrant moulding wtih a rear flap section for writing utensils. The drawer is large enough for a modern laptop or tablet.

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.

A very pretty example.

it is

75 cms high

62 cms wide

48 cms deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

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

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SA1210693
Dealers Internal Reference
stock ref 1922
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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

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This is an Antique Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk of Superior Quality c1900-15. It is raised on tapered legs with boxwood and kingwood inlay to the legs, drawer front and top. It has a single drawer with mahogany drawer lining and retains its original handle. The top edge is a quadrant moulding wtih a rear flap section for writing utensils. The drawer is large enough for a modern laptop or tablet.
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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.
Mews Antiques

Our passport was blue as it will be again and we were proud to say we were British.

A very pretty example.

it is

75 cms high

62 cms wide

48 cms deep

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1210693
Dealers Internal Ref
stock ref 1922
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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An Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a single drawer with a brass handle and slender tapered legs with inlaid detail.
ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN SUPERIOR QUALITY LADIES WRITING DESK c1900-15
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Edwardian writing furniture, produced between 1901 and 1910, is known for its lighter, more delicate proportions compared to earlier Victorian styles. Influenced by 18th-century Sheraton and Hepplewhite designs, these pieces frequently incorporate satinwood inlays, slender tapered legs, and mahogany timbers.

Edwardian cabinetmakers predominantly utilised mahogany, rosewood, and satinwood. Desk drawer linings were typically constructed from solid oak or pine using hand-cut dovetail joints, complemented by cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic Edwardian desks feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, genuine timber crossbanding or string inlay, original brass hardware, and proportional slim legs. Period drawer bases often exhibit natural wood shrinkage and subtle hand-planing marks.

A compact Edwardian writing desk can serve as a slim console table in an entryway, a dedicated laptop workstation in a living room alcove, or a vanity table in a bedroom. Pairing the piece with a contemporary desk chair or modern artwork creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Preserve mahogany surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a pure beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading.
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