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Description

Circa 1910. Quality oak Edwardian filing cabinet. The polished top in figured quarter-cut oak above 4 deep drawers with brass handles and brass label holders, surmounted a smaller index drawer. All supported on an enclosed base.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Filing Cabinet to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

136cm (53.54")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

63cm (24.80")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA877901

Dealers Internal Reference

30796

Description

Circa 1910. Quality oak Edwardian filing cabinet.

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The polished top in figured quarter-cut oak above 4 deep drawers with brass handles and brass label holders, surmounted a smaller index drawer.

Georgian Antiques

All supported on an enclosed base.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Filing Cabinet to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

136cm (53.54")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

63cm (24.80")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA877901

Dealers Internal Ref

30796

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An upright Edwardian oak filing cabinet featuring five graduated drawers with brass pull handles and card holders against a plain background.

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Edinburgh
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Scotland

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ObjectFiling Cabinets
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourMedium Brown
MotifsQuarter-sawn oak grain, Brass label holders, Recessed drawer pulls, Graduated drawers
SizeH 136 cm (54 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

FAQs

Edwardian furniture, produced between 1901 and 1910, often combined traditional craftsmanship with functional designs, drawing inspiration from earlier Georgian and Sheraton revivals while incorporating lighter proportions than heavy Victorian pieces.

These cabinets were typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, selected for its prominent medullary rays and durability, often complemented by cast brass handles and label holders.

Authenticity is determined by traditional joinery methods such as dovetail joints on the drawer construction, original brass hardware with aged patina, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

A wooden filing cabinet serves as a functional statement piece in a contemporary study or home office, contrasting effectively against minimalist walls or paired with modern seating.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the timber without damaging the historic finish.