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Edwardian Mahogany Chippendale Desk
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Edwardian Mahogany Chippendale Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 October 2024 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A good quality antique Edwardian mahogany desk in the Chippendale manner dating from circa 1910. In mellow well-figured mahogany it stands on elegant carved cabriole legs culminating in ball and claw feet. It has five capacious drawers, each with attractive brass swan neck handles. To the top is a tooled red leather writing surface and it features a gadrooned edge, it is a good size, offering lots of work space. In original condition with wear and marks to the top commensurate with age.

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany / Mahogany Veneers

Condition Report:

Marks to the red writing surface (see photos). Various old veneer mends to the top. The kneehole under the desk is quite low so it may benefit to be raised up on castors

Dimensions:

Width: 125cm

Height: 75cm

Depth: 62cm

Height to Underneath: 59cm

Middle Drawer Internal: 41cm Wide x 44cm Deep x 7cm High

RHS Drawer Internal: 26cm Wide x 44cm Deep x 7cm High

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1080347
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Description
A good quality antique Edwardian mahogany desk in the Chippendale manner dating from circa 1910.
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In mellow well-figured mahogany it stands on elegant carved cabriole legs culminating in ball and claw feet.
Antique Furniture Direct

It has five capacious drawers, each with attractive brass swan neck handles. To the top is a tooled red leather writing surface and it features a gadrooned edge, it is a good size, offering lots of work space. In original condition with wear and marks to the top commensurate with age.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a red leather top, carved edge detailing, multiple drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Edwardian Mahogany Chippendale Desk

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany / Mahogany Veneers

Condition Report:

Marks to the red writing surface (see photos). Various old veneer mends to the top. The kneehole under the desk is quite low so it may benefit to be raised up on castors

Dimensions:

Width: 125cm

Height: 75cm

Depth: 62cm

Height to Underneath: 59cm

Middle Drawer Internal: 41cm Wide x 44cm Deep x 7cm High

RHS Drawer Internal: 26cm Wide x 44cm Deep x 7cm High

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1080347
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An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a red leather top, carved edge detailing, multiple drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
Edwardian Mahogany Chippendale Desk
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An Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a red leather top, carved edge detailing, multiple drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Chippendale Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Carved edge molding, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

Edwardian Chippendale revival pieces draw inspiration from 18th-century designs, typically featuring classic motifs such as carved mahogany, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet.

Authentic period desks are constructed primarily from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, often complemented by inset leather writing surfaces and cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining dovetail joint construction, timber oxidisation, hardware fixings, and traditional hand-carved details consistent with the early 20th century.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a neutral wall creates a balanced focal point in a modern study or living space.

Maintain the timber using natural beeswax to nourish the wood, and clean the leather surface gently with a dry or barely damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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