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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 20th century Edwardian writing table in mahogany, a beautifully detailed piece with elegant proportions and a refined traditional design.

Standing on four turned legs, the table offers four drawers in total, with two smaller drawers and two larger drawers providing useful space for keeping writing essentials and other items neatly organised.

Each drawer is enhanced by delicate inlaid detailing and finished with decorative brass handles, creating a lovely contrast against the rich mahogany.

Matching inlay continues across the top, tying the design together and adding further craftsmanship without overpowering the natural beauty of the timber. Gorgeous grain and colour are displayed throughout, giving the mahogany wonderful depth and character.

Ideal for a study, home office, bedroom or living space, it provides a practical writing surface while remaining an elegant piece of furniture in its own right.

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this highly desirable Edwardian writing table is a beautiful combination of detailed inlay, rich mahogany and practical design.

Product Reference : AF - 6646

Measurements : 114.5cm (45") Width x 52.5cm (20½") Depth x 76cm (30") Height [ 56cm (22") Knee Height ]

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
114.5cm (45.08")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239031
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6646
Description
Antique 20th century Edwardian writing table in mahogany, a beautifully detailed piece with elegant proportions and a refined traditional design.

Standing on four turned legs, the table offers four drawers in total, with two smaller drawers and two larger drawers providing useful space for keeping writing essentials and other items neatly organised.

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Each drawer is enhanced by delicate inlaid detailing and finished with decorative brass handles, creating a lovely contrast against the rich mahogany.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring four drawers with brass ring handles, boxwood stringing inlay, a central kneehole aperture, and four slender turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

Matching inlay continues across the top, tying the design together and adding further craftsmanship without overpowering the natural beauty of the timber. Gorgeous grain and colour are displayed throughout, giving the mahogany wonderful depth and character.

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring four drawers with brass ring handles, boxwood stringing inlay, a central kneehole aperture, and four slender turned legs.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

Ideal for a study, home office, bedroom or living space, it provides a practical writing surface while remaining an elegant piece of furniture in its own right.

In good condition, well made and of good quality, this highly desirable Edwardian writing table is a beautiful combination of detailed inlay, rich mahogany and practical design.

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring four drawers with brass ring handles, boxwood stringing inlay, a central kneehole aperture, and four slender turned legs.
fig 3. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

Product Reference : AF - 6646

Measurements : 114.5cm (45") Width x 52.5cm (20½") Depth x 76cm (30") Height [ 56cm (22") Knee Height ]

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring four drawers with brass ring handles, boxwood stringing inlay, a central kneehole aperture, and four slender turned legs.
fig 4. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring four drawers with brass ring handles, boxwood stringing inlay, a central kneehole aperture, and four slender turned legs.
fig 5. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring four drawers with brass ring handles, boxwood stringing inlay, a central kneehole aperture, and four slender turned legs.
fig 6. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring four drawers with brass ring handles, boxwood stringing inlay, a central kneehole aperture, and four slender turned legs.
fig 7. Antique Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
114.5cm (45.08")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239031
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6646
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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Worcestershire
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An Edwardian mahogany writing table featuring four drawers with brass ring handles, boxwood stringing inlay, a central kneehole aperture, and four slender turned legs.
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table | Home Office Desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Boxwood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBoxwood stringing, Turned legs, Brass ring handles, Kneehole aperture
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 114.5 cm (45 in) x D 52.5 cm (21 in)

This Edwardian writing table is a traditional piece of furniture rendered in warm brown mahogany with boxwood stringing inlay. The construction includes a rectangular top above a central kneehole aperture flanked by four drawers, comprising two smaller top-left and top-right sections alongside two larger drawers. Each drawer front incorporates decorative brass ring handles and delicate inlay, set against the rich grain of the timber. The table stands on four slender turned legs that taper toward the base. It measures 76 cm high, 114.5 cm wide, and 52.5 cm deep. In a modern home, this piece serves effectively in a study, home office, bedroom, or living space as a practical desk surface. The refined proportions and classic configuration provide storage for writing essentials while maintaining an uncluttered appearance. The combination of turned woodwork, brass hardware, and subtle stringing details makes it a suitable addition to a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

Edwardian writing tables, produced between 1901 and 1910, are recognised for their lighter scale and elegant proportions compared to heavier Victorian furniture. They frequently draw inspiration from eighteenth-century designs, incorporating fine timbers like mahogany, delicate inlay work, and clean classical lines.

Craftsmen during the Edwardian era predominantly used high-grade mahogany, satinwood, and walnut timber. Details typically included boxwood stringing inlay, solid brass ring drop handles, and timber drawer linings with dovetail joinery.

Authentic Edwardian writing tables feature hand-cut or fine machine dovetail joints, brass hardware displaying natural oxidisation, and slender turned or tapered legs. Examination of the drawer undersides often reveals period-correct timber construction and age-appropriate wear.

An antique writing table can serve as a functional home office desk or a hallway console table in contemporary spaces. Pairing rich polished timber with modern lighting, contemporary art, and structured seating creates an engaging contrast between historical and modern design elements.

To preserve the original finish, dust the desk regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Position the table away from direct sunlight and radiator heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and surface checking.
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