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An Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
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An Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 February 2025 · Stuart Nicolson Antiques
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Description

A lovely quality mahogany kneehole desk .

With fine oak lined drawers with beaded windows edges.

The green leather top with gilt embossed decoration with a leaf carved edge.

The generous sized kneehole section which allows plenty of leg space with carved corners.

Resting on well carved cabriole legs with carved Gadrooned moulding.

Retaining the original label by

P.E GANE Ltd

HOUSE FURNISHERS, COLLEGE GREEN BRISTOL.

P.E GANE ltd (1909 - 1954) , were cabinet makers who became associated with producing quality Arts & Crafts & Arts Nouveau furniture.

Philip Enders GANE became sole proprietor of Trapnell & GANE cabinet makers in 1909 & took the opportunity to not only change its name to his own , but also to move away from the more traditional commissions from Royalty and the establishment, & explore new developments in Arts & crafts & Art Nouveau design.

In the 1930’s the firm successfully collaborated with Marcel Breuer , the modernist. Philips two sons, Leslie & Crofton joined the firm & took over when their father died in 1933. World War II took its toll when the firms premises were largely destroyed in 1940 by enemy action.

Unfortunately the company never really recovered from the war & the company went into voluntary liquidation in 1954

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA747625
Dealers Notes

I have been established as a dealer and antique furniture restorer for almost 20 years.

I have a real love and passion of fine 18th and early 19th century furniture.

As a professional restorer I am always searching for the finest quality and original items but should any restoration be nessesary it will be sympathetically and skilfully carried out in house by myself.

If items are purchased with buy now option I shall do my very best to work with my courier to offer free delivery within most of UK mainland. (Some exclusions to locations may apply)

It has been noted that the system is rounding up measurements added in cm to the next nearest inch so if dimensions are critical for a particular space please work by the cm size listed of please ask.

Description
A lovely quality mahogany kneehole desk .

With fine oak lined drawers with beaded windows edges.

The green leather top with gilt embossed decoration with a leaf carved edge.

The generous sized kneehole section which allows plenty of leg space with carved corners.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a green leather inset top, multiple drawers with brass swing handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 1. An Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Resting on well carved cabriole legs with carved Gadrooned moulding.

Retaining the original label by

P.E GANE Ltd

HOUSE FURNISHERS, COLLEGE GREEN BRISTOL.

P.

“
E GANE ltd (1909 - 1954) , were cabinet makers who became associated with producing quality Arts & Crafts & Arts Nouveau furniture.
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a green leather inset top, multiple drawers with brass swing handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 2. An Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Philip Enders GANE became sole proprietor of Trapnell & GANE cabinet makers in 1909 & took the opportunity to not only change its name to his own , but also to move away from the more traditional commissions from Royalty and the establishment, & explore new developments in Arts & crafts & Art Nouveau design.

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a green leather inset top, multiple drawers with brass swing handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 3. An Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk

In the 1930’s the firm successfully collaborated with Marcel Breuer , the modernist. Philips two sons, Leslie & Crofton joined the firm & took over when their father died in 1933. World War II took its toll when the firms premises were largely destroyed in 1940 by enemy action.

Unfortunately the company never really recovered from the war & the company went into voluntary liquidation in 1954

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA747625
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015

Specialist in the care, conservation & restoration of fine period furniture.

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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a green leather inset top, multiple drawers with brass swing handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An Edwardian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a green leather inset top, multiple drawers with brass swing handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE DESK
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An Edwardian mahogany kneehole desk featuring a green leather inset top, multiple drawers with brass swing handles, and carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Brass drop handles, Tooled leather top
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

Edwardian furniture, produced during the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, often reinterpreted earlier historical periods such as Georgian and Sheraton designs, favouring lighter proportions and refined craftsmanship.

These desks were primarily constructed from solid timbers and veneers like mahogany, walnut, and satinwood, frequently featuring inset leather writing surfaces embellished with gold tooling and cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through traditional construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, uniform timber ageing, natural oxidisation on brass fittings, and secondary woods appropriate to the period.

Pair the traditional warmth of the dark wood with minimalist contemporary seating and clean-walled surroundings to create a balanced study space that highlights the craftsmanship without overwhelming the room.

Maintain the piece by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood, and cleaning the leather top with a dry or barely damp cloth.
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