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Fine Inlaid Kidney Shaped Desk
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €5,558     $6,033
£4,750

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Fine Inlaid Kidney Shaped Desk

19th century
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A fine late 19th century Sheraton revival freestanding mahogany and inlaid kidney-shaped writing desk. The whole having satinwood cross banding between boxwood and ebony stringing and fine foliate marquetry inlay in exotic local and imported timbers to all drawers and panels with very good pen work. Each pedestal has 4 bow fronted and graduated drawers with brass pulls and working locks with keys. The conforming concave centre drawer bearing inside label for ”S & H JEWELL of LiTTLE QUEEN ST. HOLBORN, LONDON. W.C.”. The top having conforming satinwood banding and a best quality replaced hand dyed leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling. This attractive desk is raised on 8 square tapering, moulded and inlaid legs with good brass cup casters. Condition- Very good, no damage. Dimensions:- Height…29.5’’/ 75cm. Width…55.5’’/ 141cm. Depth…25’’/ 63.5cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £65.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Inlaid Kidney Writing Desk to the 1890s.

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SA1221890
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24937
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A fine late 19th century Sheraton revival freestanding mahogany and inlaid kidney-shaped writing desk.
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The whole having satinwood cross banding between boxwood and ebony stringing and fine foliate marquetry inlay in exotic local and imported timbers to all drawers and panels with very good pen work.
John Howkins Antiques

Each pedestal has 4 bow fronted and graduated drawers with brass pulls and working locks with keys. The conforming concave centre drawer bearing inside label for ”S & H JEWELL of LiTTLE QUEEN ST. HOLBORN, LONDON. W.C.”. The top having conforming satinwood banding and a best quality replaced hand dyed leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling. This attractive desk is raised on 8 square tapering, moulded and inlaid legs with good brass cup casters. Condition- Very good, no damage. Dimensions:- Height…29.5’’/ 75cm. Width…55.5’’/ 141cm. Depth…25’’/ 63.5cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £65.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Inlaid Kidney Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221890
Dealers Internal Ref
24937
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany kidney-shaped desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, a tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers, and brass castors.

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NR15 2NR
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An Edwardian mahogany kidney-shaped desk featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay, a tooled leather writing surface, multiple drawers, and brass castors.
Fine Inlaid Kidney Shaped Desk
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A kidney-shaped desk features a concave front designed to allow the user to sit closer to the surface, flanked by curved drawer pedestals or legs. Popularised in 18th-century France and widely produced during the Edwardian era, these pieces combine ergonomic design with decorative cabinet making.

These desks are constructed primarily from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, often embellished with contrasting wood inlays such as satinwood, boxwood, or rosewood. The writing surface frequently features a gold-tooled leather inset, complemented by brass handles and castors.

Authentic Edwardian marquetry desks display precise floral, foliate, or urn inlays, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and solid brass hardware. Examining the underside and drawer interiors reveals timber ageing, saw marks, and traditional construction techniques.

An antique kidney desk serves as a focal point in a dedicated home office, library, or living room alcove. Pairing it with a contemporary task lamp or neutral soft furnishings balances the intricate wood detail with modern aesthetics.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax occasionally along the grain. Keep the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or leather desiccation, and clean the leather surface with specialised hide food.
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