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Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk by Edwards & Roberts
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk by Edwards & Roberts

1900 - 1920
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A Stunning And Exceptional Quality Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk, By Edwards & Roberts, Having Old Leather Top With Gilt Tooled Decoration, Inset To Crossbanded Top With Marquetry Inlaid Decoration, Over Nine Drawers To Front And Profuse Marquetry Inlaid Decoration Throughout, Incorporating Ribbons, Swags, Anthemions, Acorns And Neoclassical Urns, Raised On Elegant Square Tapered Legs And Original Spade Feet.

Makers Stamp To Drawer – “Edwards & Roberts”.

This is an incredibly elegant desk, which could also of course be used as a lovely dressing table, and would add elegance, class and sophistication to any room of ones choice. It is constructed from excellent quality satinwood timbers and absolutely smothered with every possible design of marquetry inlaid decoration which one could wish to imagine.

These kidney shaped desks are always extremely popular articles, mainly down to the fact they are just as at home in the corner of a room, or against a wall, as they are stood centrally in the middle of a room. The variety of functions and rooms they can be used in and for also adds greatly to the appeal of course.

The desk has an old leather top, which remains in pretty good condition and is elegantly tooled. Should one wish to change this leather to a brand new one of a colour and design of their own choosing this can of course be relatively inexpensively undertaken as required. There is also a working key fitted to every drawer.

As with all items which we offer for sale this 19th century desk has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, trained antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish to ensure it is in absolutely the best possible condition and ready for immediate placement within the home before being offered for sale.

Circa 1890.

Height 29.75in.

Width 48in.

Depth 26in.

Kneehole Height 25in

Kneehole Width 17.75in.

The London firm of Edwards & Roberts were one of the most well known London furniture makers from 1845-1899. Taking influence from the likes of Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite, the company gained a good reputation for elegance and quality. Much of their furniture is clearly stamped making it easy to identify.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Satinwood Kidney Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215821
Dealers Internal Reference
9858
Dealers Notes

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Description
A Stunning And Exceptional Quality Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk, By Edwards & Roberts, Having Old Leather Top With Gilt Tooled Decoration, Inset To Crossbanded Top With Marquetry Inlaid Decoration, Over Nine Drawers To Front And Profuse Marquetry Inlaid Decoration Throughout, Incorporating Ribbons, Swags, Anthemions, Acorns And Neoclassical Urns, Raised On Elegant Square Tapered Legs And Original Spade Feet.
fig 1. A late nineteenth-century kidney-shaped satinwood writing desk with detailed floral marquetry inlays, twin pedestals, and a leather insert top.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk by Edwards & Roberts

Makers Stamp To Drawer – “Edwards & Roberts”.

“
This is an incredibly elegant desk, which could also of course be used as a lovely dressing table, and would add elegance, class and sophistication to any room of ones choice.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

It is constructed from excellent quality satinwood timbers and absolutely smothered with every possible design of marquetry inlaid decoration which one could wish to imagine.

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century kidney-shaped satinwood writing desk with detailed floral marquetry inlays, twin pedestals, and a leather insert top.
fig 2. Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk by Edwards & Roberts

These kidney shaped desks are always extremely popular articles, mainly down to the fact they are just as at home in the corner of a room, or against a wall, as they are stood centrally in the middle of a room. The variety of functions and rooms they can be used in and for also adds greatly to the appeal of course.

fig 3. A late nineteenth-century kidney-shaped satinwood writing desk with detailed floral marquetry inlays, twin pedestals, and a leather insert top.
fig 3. Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk by Edwards & Roberts

The desk has an old leather top, which remains in pretty good condition and is elegantly tooled. Should one wish to change this leather to a brand new one of a colour and design of their own choosing this can of course be relatively inexpensively undertaken as required. There is also a working key fitted to every drawer.

fig 4. A late nineteenth-century kidney-shaped satinwood writing desk with detailed floral marquetry inlays, twin pedestals, and a leather insert top.
fig 4. Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk by Edwards & Roberts

As with all items which we offer for sale this 19th century desk has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, trained antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish to ensure it is in absolutely the best possible condition and ready for immediate placement within the home before being offered for sale.

fig 5. A late nineteenth-century kidney-shaped satinwood writing desk with detailed floral marquetry inlays, twin pedestals, and a leather insert top.
fig 5. Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk by Edwards & Roberts

Circa 1890.

Height 29.75in.

Width 48in.

Depth 26in.

Kneehole Height 25in

Kneehole Width 17.75in.

The London firm of Edwards & Roberts were one of the most well known London furniture makers from 1845-1899. Taking influence from the likes of Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite, the company gained a good reputation for elegance and quality. Much of their furniture is clearly stamped making it easy to identify.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Satinwood Kidney Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215821
Dealers Internal Ref
9858
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01525 719300 or 07801 428701 (24 HRS)
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PO BOX 813
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 9AW
United Kingdom
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A late nineteenth-century kidney-shaped satinwood writing desk with detailed floral marquetry inlays, twin pedestals, and a leather insert top.
Late 19th Century Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk By Edwards & Roberts
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A kidney-shaped desk features a distinctive concave front curve designed to place the user within easy reach of the entire surface and side drawers. The form originated in mid-eighteenth-century France as a bureau rognon and gained widespread popularity in Britain during the late nineteenth-century Sheraton Revival movement.

Desks from this period frequently utilise exotic timber veneers such as West Indian satinwood, accented with rosewood or tulipwood crossbanding. Decorative elements rely on marquetry and parquetry techniques using varied stained woods, alongside hand-dovetailed drawer construction and leather insert writing surfaces.

Authentic period pieces display period-correct drawer construction, including hand-cut dovetails, secondary timbers such as oak or mahogany for drawer linings, and original brass locks or stamps from recognised makers like Edwards & Roberts.

A satinwood desk functions well as a focal point in a modern study, dressing room, or living room alcove. Pairing the desk with neutral walls and contemporary lighting allows the detailed wood grain and marquetry to stand out without overcrowding the space.

Position the item away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting and timber fading. Clean surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the finish.
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