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Antique Edwardian Mahogany 2 Drawer Desk
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany 2 Drawer Desk

1900 - 1920
For Sale by W H Barker Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A beautiful Edwardian mahogany 2 drawer desk with ornate drawer fronts and handles.

Dimensions:

Height- 75cm

Height To Under Drawer-59cm

Width-106cm

Depth-39cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

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W H Barker Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1228968
Description
A beautiful Edwardian mahogany 2 drawer desk with ornate drawer fronts and handles.

Dimensions:

Height- 75cm

Height To Under Drawer-59cm

Width-106cm

Depth-39cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

Date of Manufacture

W H Barker Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

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W H Barker Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2026
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W H Barker Antiques
Telephone 07712 012600
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4 Lane Ends Farm Store
Burley Bank Road
Killinghall
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/whbarker
Verified Since Aug 2026
Items For Sale 62
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An Edwardian dark mahogany writing desk featuring two blind fretwork carved drawers with brass drop handles and slender cabriole legs on brass castors.
Antique Edwardian Mahogany 2 Drawer Desk
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Blind fretwork drawer fronts, Drop brass handles, Brass castors

This Edwardian writing desk takes the form of a freestanding table with two drawers beneath the top surface. The piece uses solid dark brown mahogany with decorative brass drop handles and brass castors on the feet. The woodwork includes ornate blind fretwork carved decoration across the drawer fronts and slender cabriole legs. The measurements stand at a height of 75 cm, a width of 106 cm, and a depth of 39 cm, with a clearance height of 59 cm under the drawer. A gentleman's library or study provides an ideal placement for this desk to serve as a writing surface or display table in a traditional interior.

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Edwardian writing desks were produced between 1901 and 1910, characterized by lighter proportions and refined decorative details compared to heavier Victorian predecessors. They often incorporated revival styles, such as Georgian or Chippendale elements, utilizing mahogany timber with subtle carved fretwork or inlay.

Cabinetmakers during the Edwardian era predominantly used solid mahogany, walnut, and satinwood, often enhanced with brass hardware fittings. Drawer interiors were typically constructed from secondary woods like pine or oak using hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, brass castors, and period-correct hardware showing natural surface oxidisation. The underside and back panels generally display authentic age marks and tool marks consistent with early twentieth-century manufacturing techniques.

A dark mahogany desk functions well in a modern setting when paired with light neutral wall paint to create visual contrast. Positioning the piece alongside modern lighting or contemporary artwork balances historical woodwork with current interior trends.

Dust mahogany timber regularly using a soft dry microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the direction of the wood grain once or twice a year to preserve the finish, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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