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Mahogany Folding Travelling-military Desk
Georgian Antiques
for sale €2,048     $2,223
£1,750

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Mahogany Folding Travelling-military Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1900 an interesting quality Edwardian mahogany military style folding travelling desk, the hinged rectangular top enclosing a well fitted interior including a pair of ink wells, hinged letter rack, all raised on X framed mahogany legs, intersected by an elegant tapering and fluted stretcher.

82cm high when closed 61cm wide 85cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Declaration

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

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SA866213
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30789
Description
Circa 1900 an interesting quality Edwardian mahogany military style folding travelling desk, the hinged rectangular top enclosing a well fitted interior including a pair of ink wells, hinged letter rack, all raised on X framed mahogany legs, intersected by an elegant tapering and fluted stretcher.

82cm high when closed 61cm wide 85cm deep

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA866213
Dealers Internal Ref
30789
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An antique mahogany campaign writing desk featuring folding X-frame legs, a dark green leather writing surface, and integrated storage compartments.
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An antique mahogany campaign writing desk featuring folding X-frame legs, a dark green leather writing surface, and integrated storage compartments.
Mahogany Folding Travelling-Military Desk
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An antique mahogany campaign writing desk featuring folding X-frame legs, a dark green leather writing surface, and integrated storage compartments.
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A campaign desk is a type of portable furniture engineered for military officers during travel and field operations. They typically feature collapsible X-frames or modular sections for efficient transport.

These pieces were built using dense hardwoods like mahogany or teak, often paired with brass protective corners, heavy-duty iron hinges, and leather writing surfaces known as skivers.

Authentic campaign pieces feature structural mechanisms designed for collapse or dismantle, brass fittings, flush recessed handles, and robust joinery such as hand-cut dovetails.

Its compact footprint makes it suitable for a dedicated study nook, a hallway console table, or an occasional writing desk in a bedroom or reading corner.

Apply high-quality beeswax periodically to nourish the timber, keep the piece away from direct heat sources to protect the joints, and condition the leather writing surface with specialized leather balm.
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