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Edwardian Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk
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Edwardian Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 March 2025 · Affordable Old Furniture
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Description

Edwardian period three piece walnut twin pedestal writing desk.

Having upper leather top writing surface and easy opening storage drawers with original brass handles.

Pedestal bases raised on castor feet also with easy opening storage drawers, including double file drawer. Original brass handles.

Circa 1900

Measurements

Height 28”

Height to Kneehole Section 23”

Width 48”

Depth 24”

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA954645
Dealers Internal Reference
40B9/12/22
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Description
Edwardian period three piece walnut twin pedestal writing desk.
“
Having upper leather top writing surface and easy opening storage drawers with original brass handles.
Affordable Old Furniture

Pedestal bases raised on castor feet also with easy opening storage drawers, including double file drawer. Original brass handles.

Circa 1900

Measurements

Height 28”

Height to Kneehole Section 23”

Width 48”

Depth 24”

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA954645
Dealers Internal Ref
40B9/12/22
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An Edwardian walnut kneehole writing desk featuring a red leather inset top, brass drop handles, and multiple drawers arranged in two pedestals.
Edwardian Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk
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An Edwardian walnut kneehole writing desk featuring a red leather inset top, brass drop handles, and multiple drawers arranged in two pedestals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPedestal configuration, Brass drop handles, Tooled leather inset, Fluted pilasters
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

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Edwardian furniture, produced during the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, often lighter in scale than Victorian pieces, frequently drew inspiration from earlier 18th-century Sheraton and Chippendale revivals, incorporating fine veneers and subtle inlay work.

These desks were typically constructed using solid hardwoods like walnut or mahogany, often featuring quarter-sawn veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, solid brass hardware, and tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetailing, consistent ageing of the timber and brass fixtures, hand-tooled leather inserts with gilt tooling, and structural characteristics consistent with early 20th-century manufacturing techniques.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating creates a balanced contrast, while positioning the piece as a functional workspace or a focal point in a study anchors the room with historical character.

Maintain timber using traditional beeswax periodically to nourish the grain, avoid placing the furniture in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and clean the leather insert gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth without harsh chemicals.
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