What defines Edwardian writing desk design?

Edwardian writing desks typically feature lighter, more delicate proportions than Victorian furniture, often incorporating mahogany timbers, green or red leather writing surfaces, and raised superstructures with small cupboards or open shelving.

What materials were traditionally used in Edwardian desks?

Craftsmen utilised solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, accented with brass drop handles, hand-tooled leather writing skivers, and subtle timber marquetry or stringing inlays.

How can you identify an authentic Edwardian writing desk?

Look for features such as precise dovetail drawer joints, castors on slender turned or tapered legs, authentic brass locks, and subtle decorative carving typical of the 1901 to 1910 period.

How do you style an antique mahogany writing desk in a modern interior?

Pair the warm mahogany tones with modern task lighting, such as a minimalist brass desk lamp, and set it against neutral or deep jewel-toned walls to highlight the rich timber grain.

How should you clean and maintain a leather-tooled antique desk?

Dust the wood with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically along the grain, while conditioning the leather surface with a specialised leather balm to prevent drying.

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid & Leather Ladies Writing Desk

Name: Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid & Leather Ladies Writing Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1214684
Price: 425 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Daniel Lauren Antiques

Description

FREE DELIVERY ON ALL ITEMS WITHIN ENGLAND! (Scotland & Wales please email for a quote)

A rather elegant Antique Edwardian Inlaid & Leather Ladies writing office desk Bonheur du jour

Standing on 4 tapered shallow bobbin turned legs above are drawers with original petite brass handles, gilt tooled green leather skiver in good condition with some major wear to a small area and a pretty gallery back.

Constructed from Mahogany.

Offered in good antique condition and Original ageing and Patina is present throughout this item , structurally sound.

122cm x H x 92cm x W x 53cm x D 60cm x H to knee

Local Collection possible

Our Terms of Sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendor fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with us a pleasurable one.

To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect item photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything listed , and then again upon delivery or pickup.

If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller a question on the listing page of the Site.

Please note that we love vintage items with Original Patina and in as original condition as possible and are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is NOT sufficient grounds for a refund.

Historical worm, foxed glass and old repairs are not sufficient for a refund as by the very nature of buying antiques you as the customer and we as the vendor expect this to be commonly accepted things that come with buying antique furniture. These are not sufficient grounds for a refund.

DELIVERY IS FREE WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND AND WILL BE DELIVERED BY SPECIALIST ANTIQUE FURNITURE COURIERS WHO WILL ARRANGE DELIVERY DIRECT WITH YOU THE CUSTOMER. THEY WILL ENDEAVOUR TO GET YOUR ITEM TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT PATIENCE IS TO BE REQUIRED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE CUSTOMER BEFORE PURCHASE.

Delivery For Scotland and Wales please enquire

AS SECOND GENERATION DEALERS WE HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 15 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES.

REFUNDS are possible but are only given if the item is damaged, and only if we cannot fix or repair it first, if this is not possible then a full refund will be given upon safe return of the item(s).

Return of the item(s) is the Customers responsibility (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we have incorporated this cost and offer it as a Discount to the customer as our way of saying Thankyou for your Purchase.

If you wish to return an item the refund will NOT include this as arranging free delivery takes time and money including wrapping costs which we pay for and therefore you would be charged for the initial free delivery AND return courier fee.

Daniel Lauren Antiques

Physical Dimensions

Height

122cm (48.03")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Declaration

Daniel Lauren Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1214684

Description

FREE DELIVERY ON ALL ITEMS WITHIN ENGLAND! (Scotland & Wales please email for a quote)

A rather elegant Antique Edwardian Inlaid & Leather Ladies writing office desk Bonheur du jour

Standing on 4 tapered shallow bobbin turned legs above are drawers with original petite brass handles, gilt tooled green leather skiver in good condition with some major wear to a small area and a pretty gallery back.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a green leather writing surface, an asymmetric upper cabinet with gallery shelving, multiple drawers with brass handles, and slender turned legs on castors. — fig 1. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid & Leather Ladies Writing Desk

Constructed from Mahogany.

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Offered in good antique condition and Original ageing and Patina is present throughout this item , structurally sound.

Daniel Lauren Antiques

122cm x H x 92cm x W x 53cm x D 60cm x H to knee

Local Collection possible

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a green leather writing surface, an asymmetric upper cabinet with gallery shelving, multiple drawers with brass handles, and slender turned legs on castors. — fig 2. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid & Leather Ladies Writing Desk

Our Terms of Sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendor fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with us a pleasurable one.

To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect item photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything listed , and then again upon delivery or pickup.

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a green leather writing surface, an asymmetric upper cabinet with gallery shelving, multiple drawers with brass handles, and slender turned legs on castors. — fig 3. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid & Leather Ladies Writing Desk

If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller a question on the listing page of the Site.

fig 4. An Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a green leather writing surface, an asymmetric upper cabinet with gallery shelving, multiple drawers with brass handles, and slender turned legs on castors. — fig 4. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid & Leather Ladies Writing Desk

Please note that we love vintage items with Original Patina and in as original condition as possible and are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is NOT sufficient grounds for a refund.

fig 5. An Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a green leather writing surface, an asymmetric upper cabinet with gallery shelving, multiple drawers with brass handles, and slender turned legs on castors. — fig 5. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid & Leather Ladies Writing Desk

Historical worm, foxed glass and old repairs are not sufficient for a refund as by the very nature of buying antiques you as the customer and we as the vendor expect this to be commonly accepted things that come with buying antique furniture. These are not sufficient grounds for a refund.

fig 6. An Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a green leather writing surface, an asymmetric upper cabinet with gallery shelving, multiple drawers with brass handles, and slender turned legs on castors. — fig 6. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid & Leather Ladies Writing Desk

DELIVERY IS FREE WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND AND WILL BE DELIVERED BY SPECIALIST ANTIQUE FURNITURE COURIERS WHO WILL ARRANGE DELIVERY DIRECT WITH YOU THE CUSTOMER. THEY WILL ENDEAVOUR TO GET YOUR ITEM TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT PATIENCE IS TO BE REQUIRED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE CUSTOMER BEFORE PURCHASE.

fig 7. An Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a green leather writing surface, an asymmetric upper cabinet with gallery shelving, multiple drawers with brass handles, and slender turned legs on castors. — fig 7. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid & Leather Ladies Writing Desk

Delivery For Scotland and Wales please enquire

AS SECOND GENERATION DEALERS WE HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 15 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES.

REFUNDS are possible but are only given if the item is damaged, and only if we cannot fix or repair it first, if this is not possible then a full refund will be given upon safe return of the item(s).

fig 8. An Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a green leather writing surface, an asymmetric upper cabinet with gallery shelving, multiple drawers with brass handles, and slender turned legs on castors. — fig 8. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid & Leather Ladies Writing Desk

Return of the item(s) is the Customers responsibility (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we have incorporated this cost and offer it as a Discount to the customer as our way of saying Thankyou for your Purchase.

fig 9. An Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk featuring a green leather writing surface, an asymmetric upper cabinet with gallery shelving, multiple drawers with brass handles, and slender turned legs on castors. — fig 9. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid & Leather Ladies Writing Desk

If you wish to return an item the refund will NOT include this as arranging free delivery takes time and money including wrapping costs which we pay for and therefore you would be charged for the initial free delivery AND return courier fee.

Daniel Lauren Antiques

Physical Dimensions

Height

122cm (48.03")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Date of Manufacture

Daniel Lauren Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

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