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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk Bureau
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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk Bureau

1900 - 1920
Description

Large Edwardian inlaid mahogany writing bureau.

Having fall down front with shell motif inlay. Opening to reveal fitted interior and writing surface.

Below, opening drawers with original metal handles, and raised on Georgian style bracket feet.

This large Edwardian inlaid bureau offers workstation space for home/office use, offering useful storage within the opening drawers. Circa 1900

Height 37"

Width 41"

Depth 16"

Delivery Cost: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

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Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Bureau to the 1900s.

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320B18/11
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Description
Large Edwardian inlaid mahogany writing bureau.

Having fall down front with shell motif inlay. Opening to reveal fitted interior and writing surface.

Below, opening drawers with original metal handles, and raised on Georgian style bracket feet.

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This large Edwardian inlaid bureau offers workstation space for home/office use, offering useful storage within the opening drawers.
Affordable Old Furniture

Circa 1900

Height 37"

Width 41"

Depth 16"

Delivery Cost: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Bureau to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA142371
Dealers Internal Ref
320B18/11
Affordable Old Furniture
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An Edwardian mahogany writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front with a central oval inlay above three full-width drawers with brass handles.
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front with a central oval inlay above three full-width drawers with brass handles.

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An Edwardian mahogany writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front with a central oval inlay above three full-width drawers with brass handles.
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk Bureau
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An Edwardian mahogany writing bureau featuring a sloping fall-front with a central oval inlay above three full-width drawers with brass handles.
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An Edwardian writing bureau typically features a sloping fall-front that opens to reveal an interior writing surface and stationery compartments, situated above a chest of drawers. Produced during the early 20th century, these pieces often feature delicate marquetry or satinwood inlay inspired by 18th-century classical designs.

Edwardian bureaus were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, frequently accented with satinwood or boxwood stringing and shell-shaped marquetry inlays. Drawers typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, solid oak or pine drawer linings, and cast brass drop handles or backplates.

Authentic Edwardian bureaus feature lighter proportions and finer inlay detailing compared to heavier Victorian predecessors, alongside turn-of-the-century construction hallmarks like precise hand-cut dovetails and brass escutcheons. Look for natural wear patterns on the fall-front hinges and original steel lock mechanisms within the drawers.

Pair an antique mahogany bureau with a contemporary desk chair or an upholstered dining chair to create an eclectic study area. Style the top surface with a modern brass desk lamp or simple ceramics, keeping the surrounding wall space uncluttered to allow the wood grain and inlay to serve as a focal point.

Dust regularly using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth along the direction of the wood grain to avoid scratching the polished surface. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber, avoiding silicone-based sprays and direct sunlight which can cause the mahogany and decorative inlays to fade.
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