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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany 5 Drawer Writing Desk.
E W Cousins and Son
for sale €2,340     $2,540
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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany 5 Drawer Writing Desk.

1900 - 1920
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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany 5 Drawer Writing Desk. The raised back having brass gallery to top over central shelf with satinwood and ebony banding to top and to the back and floor. Flanked by banks of 2 drawers the top ones being dummies for the letter racks above which have scrolled hinged lids. The drawer fronts having central inlaid urns with foliate inlaid scrolls and satinwood banded eges. The lids inlaid with urns flanked by mythical animals and foliate scrolls. The leather lined top with banded surround and moulded edge. The 5 mahogany lined drawers around a kneehole having shaped corner brackets. The drawer fronts having the same inlaid fronts as the top drawers also having brass knob handles. The sides having satinwood bandings. Satinwood framed panels with inlaid tied ribbons having trailing foliage above the line inlaid square tapered legs on brass castors with ceramic wheels.

41 1/2" wide 22" deep 28 1/2" high + 9" top.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95.2502cm (37.50")
Width
107.9502cm (42.50")
Depth
55.8801cm (22.00")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA240925
Dealers Internal Reference
7192
Description
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany 5 Drawer Writing Desk.
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The raised back having brass gallery to top over central shelf with satinwood and ebony banding to top and to the back and floor.
E W Cousins and Son

Flanked by banks of 2 drawers the top ones being dummies for the letter racks above which have scrolled hinged lids. The drawer fronts having central inlaid urns with foliate inlaid scrolls and satinwood banded eges. The lids inlaid with urns flanked by mythical animals and foliate scrolls. The leather lined top with banded surround and moulded edge. The 5 mahogany lined drawers around a kneehole having shaped corner brackets. The drawer fronts having the same inlaid fronts as the top drawers also having brass knob handles. The sides having satinwood bandings. Satinwood framed panels with inlaid tied ribbons having trailing foliage above the line inlaid square tapered legs on brass castors with ceramic wheels.

41 1/2" wide 22" deep 28 1/2" high + 9" top.

Height
95.2502cm (37.50")
Width
107.9502cm (42.50")
Depth
55.8801cm (22.00")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA240925
Dealers Internal Ref
7192
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany writing desk featuring a red leather writing surface, a raised drawers section with marquetry, and tapered legs on castors.
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany 5 Drawer Writing Desk.
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany writing desk featuring a red leather writing surface, a raised drawers section with marquetry, and tapered legs on castors.
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Edwardian furniture from the 1901 to 1910 era is recognised for lighter, more delicate proportions compared to Victorian pieces. It frequently drew inspiration from 18th-century styles like Sheraton and Hepplewhite, featuring dark mahogany, satinwood inlays, classical marquetry, and slender tapered legs.

These desks were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, decorated with fine satinwood or boxwood marquetry. The writing tops were commonly inset with gold-tooled leather, complemented by cast brass drawer pulls and pierced brass top galleries.

Authentic period inlays feature subtle variations in wood grain and hand-cut precision visible under close inspection. Look for classical Neoclassical motifs such as urns, swags, and scrollwork executed in lighter woods flush with the surrounding mahogany surface.

An Edwardian writing desk can serve as a central laptop workspace or decorative console table. Complement the rich mahogany tones by pairing it with neutral wall palettes, clean-lined contemporary task lighting, or modern artwork.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the finish. Keep the leather surface clear of moisture, clean with a slightly damp cloth, and apply specialist leather conditioner to prevent cracking.
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