Circa 1790, rare Georgian period Adams style desk/writing table. The rectangular top with crossbanded edges and a quality gilt-tooled burgundy hide writing surface, above Neoclassical carved fore-edges. The 3 frieze drawers with fine urn, garland and pendant relief carvings, and the lower drawers also with oval paterae. The sides of the desk with panels and the back with matching faux drawers. Standing on tapering, square supports with inset bellflower pendants over squat stepped feet.

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

89cm (35.04")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA805633

Dealers Internal Reference

29682

Description

Circa 1790, rare Georgian period Adams style desk/writing table.

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The rectangular top with crossbanded edges and a quality gilt-tooled burgundy hide writing surface, above Neoclassical carved fore-edges.

Georgian Antiques

The 3 frieze drawers with fine urn, garland and pendant relief carvings, and the lower drawers also with oval paterae. The sides of the desk with panels and the back with matching faux drawers. Standing on tapering, square supports with inset bellflower pendants over squat stepped feet.

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

89cm (35.04")

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA805633

Dealers Internal Ref

29682

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A dark mahogany Georgian writing desk featuring carved floral swags, an urn medallion, brass drawer knobs, and square tapered legs.

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Adam style furniture, named after architect Robert Adam, is defined by Neoclassical elements inspired by classical antiquity. Common features include symmetrical proportions, carved festoons, urn motifs, and square tapered legs.

Georgian writing desks were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, often incorporating hand-carved decorative motifs. Top surfaces frequently featured inset leather writing pads, complemented by cast brass handles and drawer pulls.

Authentic Georgian desks feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass hardware exhibiting subtle oxidisation, and solid timber secondary woods such as oak or pine inside drawer linings. Carved ornamentation typically shows fine hand-tooled execution rather than uniform machine carving.

A Georgian desk functions as a focal anchor piece within a modern home office or library space. Combining dark mahogany tones with contemporary task lighting, muted paint schemes, and minimalist accessories creates a balanced blend of traditional and contemporary aesthetics.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly using a clean, soft cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the timber finish. Protect the leather inset by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying or discolouration.

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