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Antique Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Painted Writing Desk Dressing Table
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Painted Writing Desk Dressing Table

1900 - 1920
Description

An elegant and highly decorative Edwardian mahogany and satinwood writing desk / dressing table dating to circa 1905, displaying exceptional craftsmanship and refined period design.

Constructed from beautifully figured mahogany with contrasting satinwood panels, this charming piece is richly embellished with hand-painted floral decoration throughout. The fall-front writing surface features intricate painted swags, flowers and musical trophies, while the twin stationery cabinets retain their original painted oval panels, creating a wonderfully sophisticated appearance.

The superstructure incorporates a central mirror flanked by two useful cupboards, one fitted with letter divisions and the other with stationery compartments and original inkwells. Below, a spacious drawer provides additional storage, while the elegant tapering legs are further enhanced with painted decoration and joined by a shaped undertier.

Equally suited as a writing desk, ladies dressing table, hall piece or decorative accent furniture, this versatile example embodies the elegance and practicality for which Edwardian furniture remains highly sought after.

Presented in very good antique condition with a rich colour and warm patina developed over more than a century.

Dimensions

Height: 112 cm

Width: 84 cm

Depth: 46 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Edwardian Painted Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1223462
Description
An elegant and highly decorative Edwardian mahogany and satinwood writing desk / dressing table dating to circa 1905, displaying exceptional craftsmanship and refined period design.
Constructed from beautifully figured mahogany with contrasting satinwood panels, this charming piece is richly embellished with hand-painted floral decoration throughout.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The fall-front writing surface features intricate painted swags, flowers and musical trophies, while the twin stationery cabinets retain their original painted oval panels, creating a wonderfully sophisticated appearance.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring floral hand-painted motifs, twin upper cabinets with brass galleries, an arched central mirror, and a single frieze drawer.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Painted Writing Desk Dressing Table

The superstructure incorporates a central mirror flanked by two useful cupboards, one fitted with letter divisions and the other with stationery compartments and original inkwells. Below, a spacious drawer provides additional storage, while the elegant tapering legs are further enhanced with painted decoration and joined by a shaped undertier.

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring floral hand-painted motifs, twin upper cabinets with brass galleries, an arched central mirror, and a single frieze drawer.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Painted Writing Desk Dressing Table

Equally suited as a writing desk, ladies dressing table, hall piece or decorative accent furniture, this versatile example embodies the elegance and practicality for which Edwardian furniture remains highly sought after.

Presented in very good antique condition with a rich colour and warm patina developed over more than a century.

Dimensions

Height: 112 cm

Width: 84 cm

Depth: 46 cm

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Edwardian Painted Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223462
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An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring floral hand-painted motifs, twin upper cabinets with brass galleries, an arched central mirror, and a single frieze drawer.
Antique Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Painted Writing Desk Dressing Table
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An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring floral hand-painted motifs, twin upper cabinets with brass galleries, an arched central mirror, and a single frieze drawer.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Edwardian painted mahogany furniture features lightened proportions, floral hand-painted decorations, and neo-classical inlay techniques inspired by late eighteenth-century Sheraton and Hepplewhite designs.

Craftsmen frequently combined solid mahogany frames with satinwood crossbanding, hand-painted polychrome floral detailing, and cast brass galleries or handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-painted decoration over fine wood veneers, clean-lined joinery, hand-cut dovetail drawers, and age-related patina on brass hardware and mirror glass.

Position the piece in a bedroom or study as a dedicated vanity or writing station, pairing dark mahogany tones with contemporary lighting and neutral wall finishes.

Dust regularly with a dry microfiber cloth, avoid direct sunlight to preserve the hand-painted motifs, and keep away from high humidity to protect the wood veneers.
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