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Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Antique Writing Desk
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Antique Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
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Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Antique Writing Desk

This early 20th Century, Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Antique Writing Desk dates from ca. 1900 and is in the Carlton house desk design. It has a raised back with brass gallery, pigeon holes and two small central drawers. This sits above a rectangular moulded top with leather writing insert and satinwood cross-banded edge. This fine antique desk has two frieze drawers with inlaid edges and brass swan neck handles. It stands on elegant cabriole legs with castors and the piece comes with wonderful charm and character. The Mahogany has aged to a warm medium shade with a striking grain, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions

Height: 103 cm / 40.5 inches

Width: 120 cm / 47 inches

Depth: 56 cm / 22 inches

Ref No: 08505

Standard One Man Delivery £75 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

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Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA957314
Dealers Internal Reference
08505
Description
Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Antique Writing Desk

This early 20th Century, Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Antique Writing Desk dates from ca. 1900 and is in the Carlton house desk design. It has a raised back with brass gallery, pigeon holes and two small central drawers.

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This sits above a rectangular moulded top with leather writing insert and satinwood cross-banded edge.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

This fine antique desk has two frieze drawers with inlaid edges and brass swan neck handles. It stands on elegant cabriole legs with castors and the piece comes with wonderful charm and character. The Mahogany has aged to a warm medium shade with a striking grain, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of furniture wax finishing.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany writing desk with a green leather inset top, brass gallery rail, small drawers, and slim cabriole legs.
fig 1. Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Antique Writing Desk

Approximate Dimensions

Height: 103 cm / 40.5 inches

Width: 120 cm / 47 inches

Depth: 56 cm / 22 inches

Ref No: 08505

Standard One Man Delivery £75 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany writing desk with a green leather inset top, brass gallery rail, small drawers, and slim cabriole legs.
fig 2. Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Antique Writing Desk

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany writing desk with a green leather inset top, brass gallery rail, small drawers, and slim cabriole legs.
fig 3. Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Antique Writing Desk

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA957314
Dealers Internal Ref
08505
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Telephone 01200 425 443
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Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
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An Edwardian mahogany writing desk with a green leather inset top, brass gallery rail, small drawers, and slim cabriole legs.
Fine Quality Edwardian Mahogany Antique Writing Desk
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Edwardian writing desks, produced between 1901 and 1910, frequently incorporate Neoclassical, Sheraton, and French Revival influences. Common features include light timber inlays, delicate cabriole or tapered legs, and integrated stationery galleries for correspondence.

Cabinetmakers during this period predominantly utilised mahogany, satinwood, and boxwood stringing. Writing surfaces were commonly lined with gold-tooled leather skivers, complemented by solid brass handles and gallery rails.

Authentic pieces feature fine hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, cast brass hardware, age-appropriate patination on timber surfaces, and natural wear to the leather inset and brass castors.

Position the desk against a neutral backdrop or within a dedicated reading Nook, balancing the historical timber tones with contemporary lighting and structured seating.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the leather skiver away from direct heat sources and clean using specialised leather preserver to maintain elasticity.
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