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Edwardian Golden Oak Roll Top Desk
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Edwardian Golden Oak Roll Top Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 July 2025 · Beresford Antiques LTD
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Solid oak twin pedestal desk with central drawer and tambour top The desk has a working lock with a key and a well fitted interior. Each pedestal has graded drawers and a pull out slide to the top. The desk is panelled and polished to all sides and has a good colour Usage marks commensurate with age

It splits into five pieces to make transportation easier

Dimensions of kneehole

H 66 cm W 48 cm

Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1146501
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Beresford Antiques Ltd operates a a VAT margin scheme Unless otherwise disclosed VAT is not reclaim able by the purchaser. If you are VAT registered a full VAT receipt must be requested at time of purchase

Our VAT number is 228171417

Description
Solid oak twin pedestal desk with central drawer and tambour top The desk has a working lock with a key and a well fitted interior. Each pedestal has graded drawers and a pull out slide to the top.
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The desk is panelled and polished to all sides and has a good colour Usage marks commensurate with age.
Beresford Antiques LTD

It splits into five pieces to make transportation easier

Dimensions of kneehole

H 66 cm W 48 cm

Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk to the 1910s.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1146501
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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An Edwardian golden oak roll top pedestal desk featuring a slatted tambour shutter and multiple side drawers with brass hardware.
Edwardian golden oak roll top desk
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An Edwardian golden oak roll top pedestal desk featuring a slatted tambour shutter and multiple side drawers with brass hardware.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsTambour shutter, Panelled pedestals, Dovetail drawers, Brass escutcheon
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

Edwardian roll top desks gained immense popularity during the early 20th century, evolving from Victorian-era workspace furniture to meet the needs of growing commercial offices and home studies by providing secure, organised storage with a slatted tambour closure.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid oak or quarter-sawn oak, featuring a flexible tambour shutter made of narrow wooden strips glued to canvas, alongside traditional dovetail drawer joints and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces feature period construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, solid wood secondary timbers, traditional patina on the finish, and maker stamps or patent marks rather than modern mechanical fixings or composite boards.

Pair the traditional warmth of the wood with minimalist seating, contemporary lighting, and neutral surroundings to create a balanced workspace that highlights the craftsmanship of the heritage piece.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the wood grain.
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