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Rare Georgian Period Adams Style Mahogany Desk
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Rare Georgian Period Adams Style Mahogany Desk

18th century
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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")
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Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Georgian era.

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SA805633
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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.

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

Rare Georgian Period Adams Style Mahogany Desk

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A dark mahogany Georgian writing desk featuring carved floral swags, an urn medallion, brass drawer knobs, and square tapered legs.
Rare Georgian Period Adams Style Mahogany Desk
Ref: SA805633
A dark mahogany Georgian writing desk featuring carved floral swags, an urn medallion, brass drawer knobs, and square tapered legs.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved swags, urn carvings, square tapered legs, brass ring pulls
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 89 cm (35 in)

This Georgian period Adams style mahogany desk and writing table measures 79 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 89 cm deep. The dark brown piece has a rectangular top with crossbanded edges, Neoclassical carved fore-edges, and a burgundy hide writing surface with gilt tooling. Three frieze drawers show fine urn, garland, and pendant relief carvings, while lower drawers display oval paterae. The sides include panels, the back features matching faux drawers, and the hardware consists of brass ring pulls. Square tapered legs with inset bellflower pendants stand on squat stepped feet. Suitable for placement in a gentleman's library or study, this desk provides a functional writing surface combined with generous multi-drawer storage. The sturdy construction and classic proportions make it a practical workspace for daily use in a home interior.

FAQs

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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