Small George III Mahogany Cylinder Desk. 18th Century

Name: Small George III Mahogany Cylinder Desk.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA824803
Price: 680 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesks
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Leather, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCylinder fall, Turned legs, Fitted interior drawers, Brass side handles
SizeH 93.5 cm (37 in) x W 60.5 cm (24 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This George III roll-top desk stands as a refined example of Georgian furniture, constructed from warm brown mahogany with contrasting satinwood drawer facings and delicate line inlay. The piece incorporates a curved cylinder fall that opens to reveal an interior arrangement of small drawers and pigeonholes, alongside a pull-out writing surface centred with a green leather pad, flanked by two glass and brass inkwells in recessed wells, and supported below by a long frieze drawer, turned legs, and brass side carrying handles. Measuring 93.5 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, the desk functions as a compact workspace suited for a study, library, or home office. The timber displays natural grain variations in the wood, polished brass hardware with circular pull handles on the drawers, and turned detailing on the slender legs, combining practical storage with traditional period craftsmanship for modern interior settings.

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A George III cylinder desk is a late eighteenth-century writing cabinet characterised by a rigid, quarter-cylinder wooden lid that rotates upwards into the frame to reveal an internal arrangement of small drawers, pigeonholes, and a slide-out writing surface.

These desks were typically constructed from solid mahogany or oak primary frames, frequently lined with exotic contrasting timber veneers such as satinwood or rosewood for internal drawers, alongside inset leather writing surfaces and cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine secondary drawer linings, natural hand-grained wood patination, hand-hammered brass fittings, and smooth-running weighted or track-guided cylinder mechanisms.

Position the desk as a focal point in a study, library, or hallway nook, pairing it with neutral wall finishes and minimalist table lighting to highlight the rich mahogany grain and architectural silhouette.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade bees-wax polish annually, while avoiding direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and harsh chemical cleaners on the leather inset.

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Small George III Mahogany Cylinder Desk.