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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Cabinet Desk
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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Cabinet Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

Edwardian period cylinder writing bureau raised on square tapered legs with castor feet.

Having upper twin opening glazed cabinet doors revealing display area.

Cylinder fall front opening to reveal pull out writing surface and fitted interior.

Lower kneehole space with front opening drawers with original brass handles.

Having original polish finish. Circa 1900

Measurements

Height Overall 54"

Height to Writing Surface 29"

Height to Kneehole 23"

Overall Width 40"

Depth 20"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

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Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Edwardian Cylinder Bureau Desk to the 1900s.

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SA335037
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404B30/1
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The cost of the item/s will be refunded, whilst the cost of returning the item/s is at the buyers own expense.

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Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Edwardian period cylinder writing bureau raised on square tapered legs with castor feet.

Having upper twin opening glazed cabinet doors revealing display area.

Cylinder fall front opening to reveal pull out writing surface and fitted interior.

fig 1. An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Cabinet Desk

Lower kneehole space with front opening drawers with original brass handles.

Having original polish finish. Circa 1900

Measurements

Height Overall 54"

Height to Writing Surface 29"

Height to Kneehole 23"

Overall Width 40"

Depth 20"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Edwardian Cylinder Bureau Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA335037
Dealers Internal Ref
404B30/1
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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Archive I An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors.

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Cabinet Desk

Archive II An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors. View X
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors.
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Cabinet Desk
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An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau featuring a glazed two-door top cabinet, a curved roll-top section opening to pigeonholes and drawers, and tapered legs on brass castors.
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An Edwardian cylinder bureau cabinet is a piece of writing furniture manufactured between 1901 and 1910, characterised by a curved quarter-cylindrical shutter that rolls back to reveal a fitted writing interior. These models often incorporate upper glazed cabinets or bookcases and draw design inspiration from eighteenth-century Sheraton and Hepplewhite styles.

Edwardian cabinetmakers predominantly used mahogany, satinwood, and rosewood for primary construction and decorative veneers. Internal drawers were typically lined with oak or mahogany, while decorative crossbanding, boxwood stringing, and cast brass hardware were frequently applied.

Authentic Edwardian desks feature hand-cut or early machine dovetail joints, cast brass handles, original locks, and natural wear to drawer runners. The underside and unexposed timber areas should display original hand-planed or rough-sawn surfaces rather than modern particle board or uniform machine cuts.

Position the bureau against a neutral wall to highlight the timber grain and crossbanded inlays. It can serve as a functional home office workspace, a hallway focal point, or a display cabinet in a living room paired with contemporary task lighting.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp conditions to prevent veneer lifting and timber shrinkage. Clean surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the original finish.
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