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Shapland and Petter Desk
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Shapland and Petter Desk

1900 - 1920
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A good quality Edwardian mahogany Shapland & Petter freestanding desk. Of Chippendale influence, standing on claw and ball legs with acanthus carving to the knees. The 5 cock beaded drawers with brass, shaped back plate, swan neck handles and brass locks stamped " S.H.B." (Shapland & Petter of Barnstable). The kneeholes at the front and back having decorative carved fan supports. The solid mahogany top having a gadrooned edge and a tan leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling. In fine condition with working locks and keys.

Size - Width...54''/137cm. Depth ....28''/71cm. Height ...30''/76cm. Kneehole height ... 23.75''/60.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1900s.

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SA525552
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20955
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A good quality Edwardian mahogany Shapland & Petter freestanding desk. Of Chippendale influence, standing on claw and ball legs with acanthus carving to the knees.
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The 5 cock beaded drawers with brass, shaped back plate, swan neck handles and brass locks stamped " S.
John Howkins Antiques

H.B." (Shapland & Petter of Barnstable). The kneeholes at the front and back having decorative carved fan supports. The solid mahogany top having a gadrooned edge and a tan leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling. In fine condition with working locks and keys.

Size - Width...54''/137cm. Depth ....28''/71cm. Height ...30''/76cm. Kneehole height ... 23.75''/60.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £55.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA525552
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20955
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A dark mahogany writing desk featuring five drawers with brass swan-neck handles, a brown leather writing insert, and carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
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Archive I A dark mahogany writing desk featuring five drawers with brass swan-neck handles, a brown leather writing insert, and carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.

Shapland and Petter Desk

Archive II A dark mahogany writing desk featuring five drawers with brass swan-neck handles, a brown leather writing insert, and carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany writing desk featuring five drawers with brass swan-neck handles, a brown leather writing insert, and carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. View III
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A dark mahogany writing desk featuring five drawers with brass swan-neck handles, a brown leather writing insert, and carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChippendale Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Gadrooned edge, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

This Edwardian freestanding partner desk from Shapland and Petter belongs to the Chippendale Revival style, rendered in dark brown mahogany with a solid top, a tan leather writing surface featuring blind and gold tooling, and brass hardware. The piece exhibits a gadrooned edge on the top, acanthus carving on the knees of the cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, decorative carved fan supports at the kneeholes, and five cockbeaded drawers fitted with shaped backplate brass swan-neck drop handles and brass locks stamped "S.H.B." The drawers include keyholes, and the exterior displays a fine finish with working locks and keys. Measuring 76 cm high, 137 cm wide, and 71 cm deep, the desk functions effectively as a central workspace within a gentleman's library or a home study, offering double-sided access for daily writing tasks and administrative organisation.

FAQs

Chippendale revival desks draw inspiration from 18th-century English cabinetmaking, characterised by rich hardwoods, cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, and classical proportions.

Executive desks from the late 19th and early 20th centuries were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or oak, featuring brass drawer pulls and hand-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural oxidisation on the timber underside, solid brass hardware with aged patina, and period-appropriate lock mechanisms.

Position the desk as a focal point in a study or home office, pairing it with neutral walls, minimalist task lighting, and contemporary artwork to balance the dark timber tones.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain, while treating the leather insert with a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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