Sold 21 January 2026 · E W Cousins and Son

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Description

Edwardian mahogany 9 drawer kneehole desk crossbanded and inlaid in satinwood with tall brass gallery back on turned legs with castors.

The mahogany lined drawers having the original brass locks and handles.

Dimensions:

48" wide

26" deep

29" high + 4" back

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

66cm (25.98")

Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA872175

Dealers Internal Reference

6813

Description

Edwardian mahogany 9 drawer kneehole desk crossbanded and inlaid in satinwood with tall brass gallery back on turned legs with castors.

The mahogany lined drawers having the original brass locks and handles.

Dimensions:

48" wide

26" deep

29" high + 4" back

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

66cm (25.98")

Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA872175

Dealers Internal Ref

6813

About the Dealer

E W Cousins and Son

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the E W Cousins and Son Profile Page

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E W Cousins and Son

Telephone 01359 230 254

Location

27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom

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ObjectDesks
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
ColourRich Brown
MotifsString inlay, Brass gallery rail, Dovetail drawers, Drop handles
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

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Edwardian furniture, produced during the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, often combined lighter, more delicate proportions with inspiration drawn from earlier Georgian and Sheraton revivals.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or satinwood, featuring intricate marquetry or string inlay, hand-dovetailed drawer construction, and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine timber shrinkage cracks, aged brass patination, and traditional shellac finishes rather than modern polyurethane.

Pair the traditional wood tones with contemporary minimalist seating and clean-walled surroundings to create a balanced focal point in a home office or study.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying pure beeswax to nourish the finish.