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Mahogany Inlaid Free Standing Cylinder Top Writing Desk
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Mahogany Inlaid Free Standing Cylinder Top Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

Free standing inlaid mahogany writing desk with decoration on all sides. It has a leather lined pull out writing slide, fitted interior, brass handles & castors.

In lovely condition all original with keys.

H: 40 3/4"

W: 36"

D: 22"

Kneehole is 24 1/2" by 15"

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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Cylinder Desk to the 1910s.

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SA1218981
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Description
Free standing inlaid mahogany writing desk with decoration on all sides. It has a leather lined pull out writing slide, fitted interior, brass handles & castors.

In lovely condition all original with keys.

H: 40 3/4"

W: 36"

D: 22"

Kneehole is 24 1/2" by 15"

Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Cylinder Desk to the 1910s.

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SA1218981
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Heathcote antiques ,a family run business

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An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors.
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Archive I An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors.

Mahogany Inlaid Free Standing Cylinder Top Writing Desk

Archive II An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors. View V
Archive VI An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors. View IX
Archive X An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors. View X
Archive XI An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors. View XI
Archive XII An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors. View XII
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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Telephone 01535 635 250 or 07887 900572
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An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors.
Mahogany Inlaid Free Standing Cylinder Top Writing Desk
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An antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder top writing desk featuring an open curved roll top, fitted internal compartments, a green leather writing surface, and tapered square legs with brass castors.
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A cylinder top writing desk features a curved timber shutter that rotates smoothly along a fixed track to conceal or reveal an interior fitted with pigeonholes, small drawers, and a leather writing surface. Originating in 18th-century France and popularised throughout the Georgian and Edwardian eras, this design allowed working documents to be quickly hidden without tidying.

Antique inlaid writing desks are typically constructed from solid mahogany or oak core stock, veneered with figured mahogany, and decorated with contrasting wood marquetry or stringing such as satinwood or boxwood. Key indicators of construction quality include hand-dovetailed drawer joints, solid brass drawer pulls or castors, and a tool-embossed leather insert on the writing slide.

Authentic pieces from the late 19th and early 20th centuries display refined neoclassical proportions, slender tapered legs that often terminate in brass castors, and delicate floral or urn marquetry inlays. Check for authentic signs of age, such as natural wear around keyholes, period brass hardware, and original lock mechanisms.

Position the desk as a focal point against a neutral backdrop in a home office, hallway, or living room alcove. Complement the rich brown mahogany tones with contemporary table lighting, brass decorative accents, and minimalist artwork to create a balanced blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and veneer lifting. Wax the exterior surfaces annually using a high-quality beeswax polish, and use a dedicated leather conditioner on the internal writing pad while ensuring the sliding cylinder mechanism remains clear of debris.
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