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Antique Edwardian Mahogany 2 Drawer Desk
W H Barker Antiques
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany 2 Drawer Desk

1900 - 1920
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

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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.

Reference Numbers
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W H Barker Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2026
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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.
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany 2 Drawer Desk

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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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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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