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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Leather Topped Writing Desk
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Leather Topped Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 June 2025 · Founders Antiques
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A good Edwardian inlaid mahogany leather topped writing desk of smaller proportions, with one long frieze drawer beside a smaller compartmentalised drawer with letter rack, all raised on slender tapering legs terminating in original brass and ceramic castors.

Very good condition, structurally all sound with just some attractive age related surface wear and some minor losses to the beautifully patinated leather writing surface.

English, circa 1910.

H: 74.5 W: 77 D: 50.5 cm

Height to underside of desk: 62 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Antique Edwardian Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116358
Dealers Internal Reference
3322
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A good Edwardian inlaid mahogany leather topped writing desk of smaller proportions, with one long frieze drawer beside a smaller compartmentalised drawer with letter rack, all raised on slender tapering legs terminating in original brass and ceramic castors.
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Very good condition, structurally all sound with just some attractive age related surface wear and some minor losses to the beautifully patinated leather writing surface.
Founders Antiques

English, circa 1910.

H: 74.5 W: 77 D: 50.5 cm

Height to underside of desk: 62 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Antique Edwardian Writing Desk to the Edwardian era.

Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116358
Dealers Internal Ref
3322
Founders Antiques
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An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a distressed leather top surface, three drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors.
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Leather Topped Writing Desk
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An antique Edwardian mahogany writing desk featuring a distressed leather top surface, three drawers with brass drop handles, and slender tapered legs fitted with castors.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTooled leather top, Brass drop handles, Tapered legs, Castors
  • SizeH 74.5 cm (29 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 50.5 cm (20 in)

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Edwardian furniture, produced during the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, is characterised by lighter proportions, revival influences from Georgian and Sheraton styles, and refined craftsmanship that moved away from the heavy ornamentation of the Victorian era.

These desks were typically constructed from solid timbers such as mahogany, walnut, or satinwood, often featuring inset writing surfaces made from dyed, hand-tooled leather or hide, alongside brass or cast-iron hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining dovetail joinery in the drawer construction, secondary timbers used in hidden areas, the natural patina of the wood and leather, and period-appropriate fixings such as slotted screws and brass drawer pulls.

Integrating an antique desk into contemporary spaces involves pairing it with minimalist seating to create visual contrast, using it as a functional workspace in a home study, or placing it within a living area to add warmth and historical texture.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting and leather drying. Maintenance involves applying microcrystalline wax to the wood and treating the leather with specialist pH-neutral leather dressings.
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