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English Oak 2 Drawer Desk Early 20th Century 1920
For sale by Billy Hunt & Co.
for sale €509     $552
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Billy Hunt & Co.

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English Oak 2 Drawer Desk Early 20th Century 1920

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Billy Hunt & Co.
Description

A one previous owner desk in English oak with grained Rexine inset top and 2 wide drawers. It's a well sized piece; large enough for work but not something that will not overtake the room.

We have well shaped attractive slightly tapering legs, an oversailing top with the chestnut Rexine top and two drawers which open by way of turned oak knobs, all in nice condition with sensible aging. We have ensured the desk is clean, neat and ready for placing.

A good early 20th Century English oak desk c1915.

Dimensions

Overall: Height 76cm x Width 122cm x Depth 61cm

Drawer Inners: Height 8cm x Width 51.5cm x Depth 46cm

Kneehole: Height 60.5cm x Width 109cm

When purchasing from us we include delivery in the purchase price which is based on a one person delivery for England and Wales. Please call or email for quotes to Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Isles and for World-wide shipping. Please see our delivery page for details.

Date of Manufacture

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Antique Oak Writing Desk to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09720460
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Plywood drawer bottoms: standard commercial joinery from the 1910s onwards.
Machine-cut drawer dovetails: factory cabinetmaking common after the First World War.
Grained Rexine cloth inset: durable synthetic material widely fitted in the 1920s.
Turned oak button knobs: untouched fittings with natural handling wear around the rims.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1245780
Dealers Notes

When purchasing from us we include delivery in the purchase price which is based on a one person delivery for England and Wales. Please call or email for quotes to Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Isles and for World-wide shipping

Billy Hunt and Co is located on a large Victorian farm just a short country drive from the Rangemore village, a designated conservation area, which was built by Michael Thomas Bass in the 1850s to house the Bass Rangemore Estate workers consisting mainly of Victorian redbrick cottages and the occasional barn.

Our home is a classic Victorian designed and well equipped late 19th century 2 story red brick built barn of some 4000 sq feet nestled in classic English countryside, which enjoyed a careful full renovation in 2000. The estate still benefits being managed in the traditional manner with an Estate Manger, estate carpenter, gardeners etc. A rather delightful place to have as our work space.

Martina, there is no Billy at Billy hunt, has led the team since 2103 and is an interior designer qualified from The Inchbald School of Design London whose previous working life included such clients as Vertu, Aston Martin and Johnnie Walker to name a few.

Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions on the pieces that may interest you - Many thanks Martina

Description
A one previous owner desk in English oak with grained Rexine inset top and 2 wide drawers. It's a well sized piece; large enough for work but not something that will not overtake the room.
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We have well shaped attractive slightly tapering legs, an oversailing top with the chestnut Rexine top and two drawers which open by way of turned oak knobs, all in nice condition with sensible aging.
Billy Hunt & Co.

We have ensured the desk is clean, neat and ready for placing.

fig 1. An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher.
fig 1. English Oak 2 Drawer Desk Early 20th Century 1920

A good early 20th Century English oak desk c1915.

Dimensions

Overall: Height 76cm x Width 122cm x Depth 61cm

Drawer Inners: Height 8cm x Width 51.5cm x Depth 46cm

Kneehole: Height 60.5cm x Width 109cm

When purchasing from us we include delivery in the purchase price which is based on a one person delivery for England and Wales. Please call or email for quotes to Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Isles and for World-wide shipping. Please see our delivery page for details.

Date of Manufacture

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Antique Oak Writing Desk to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09720460
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Plywood drawer bottoms: standard commercial joinery from the 1910s onwards.
Machine-cut drawer dovetails: factory cabinetmaking common after the First World War.
Grained Rexine cloth inset: durable synthetic material widely fitted in the 1920s.
Turned oak button knobs: untouched fittings with natural handling wear around the rims.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245780
Billy Hunt & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2026

We always endeavor to offer a careful selection of chosen pieces from the british isles ranging from 1800 to 1970

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Archive I An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher.

English Oak 2 Drawer Desk Early 20th Century 1920

Archive II An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher. View VI
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Archive IX An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher. View X
Archive XI An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher. View XI
Archive XII An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher. View XII
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Billy Hunt & Co.
Telephone 07768 266266 or 01283 617377
Location
NO 8
Callingwood Hall Farm
Rangemore Country Estate
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9SH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/billyhunt
Verified Since May 2026
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Billy Hunt & Co.
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An early 20th-century English oak writing desk featuring two frieze drawers with round wooden knobs, an inset leather surface, and square legs joined by an H-stretcher.
English Oak 2 Drawer Desk Early 20th Century 1920
Ref: SA1245780
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s British
  • MaterialOak, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFrieze drawers, H-stretcher, Inset leather top, Square tapered legs

This early 20th-century English oak desk dates from the 1920s period and brings a traditional gentleman's library style to an interior. The piece is constructed from warm brown English oak with a grained chestnut-coloured Rexine inset top and features an oversailing top bordered by simple mouldings, two wide frieze drawers fitted with small round turned wooden knobs, square slightly tapering legs, and an H-stretcher running between the lower legs. Sensible aging is present across the timber surface. The desk measures Height 76 cm x Width 122 cm x Depth 61 cm overall, providing a practical workspace that does not dominate the room. It functions as a writing table or study desk in a home office, study, living room or bedroom. The clean and neat structure accommodates daily work tasks while offering two storage drawers for stationery and small items. The straightforward aesthetic blends with traditional or transitional home decor schemes.

FAQs

Early 20th-century English oak desks, particularly those from the 1920s, feature straight lines and functional proportions inspired by traditional British cabinetmaking and the utility movement.

These pieces are constructed from solid oak or oak veneers, frequently featuring dovetail drawer joints, square tapered or turned legs, and inset leather or skiver writing tops.

Authentic items display expected surface patination, aged internal drawer timber, period-style wooden or metal knobs, and structural joinery consistent with early machine and hand finishing.

Position the desk in a study or living area alongside contemporary seating, minimalist lighting, and neutral decor to contrast the historic timber texture.

Dust the timber framework with a dry cloth, apply clear wax polish periodically, and clean the leather inset using a specialized leather conditioner while avoiding direct heat sources.
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