Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Desk Writing Table, 19th Century

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Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Desk Writing Table, 19th Century

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This is a stunning antique Edwardian writing desk, circa 1890 in date and in the manner of the renowned retailer and cabinet maker Edwards & Roberts. It has a fabulous inset gold tooled green leather writing surface and is made of solid mahogany crossbanded with boxwood and ebony line inlay. It has been masterfully inlaid with a wonderful marquetry of ribbon tied swags and festoons, by a master craftsman and is a delight to behold. It is free standing, the back is finished in mahogany and crossbanded in satinwood, so it can stand in the centre of a room. It has seven drawers, the drawer linings are solid mahogany with hand cut dovetails, it stands on its original brass and porcelain castors and it has it's original brass ring handles, working locks and keys. Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique desk. Condition: In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 77 x width 120 x depth 60 Dimensions in inches: Height 30.3 x width 47.2 x depth 23.6 Edwardian Period (1900-1910) The Edwardian era saw the beginning of a new century with a new king and a new style of interior design. The heavy, dark, cluttered look of the Victorian era was gone, and in its place, something much lighter and more cheerful. Some of the most famous designer for this era include: Thomas Sheraton -furniture Louis Comfort Tiffany- lighting René Lalique- glassware Edwardian Style This early 20th century style had an eclectic feel to it, and drew from elements of Georgian, Medieval and Tudor style. Light, airy, and simplicity of detail were key principles of this era. Edwardian Furniture Bamboo and wicker was the material of preference in Edwardian times. This added to the already delicate and breezy nature of the style. Other furniture was reproductions, drawing influence from baroque, rococo and empire style. The wing chair is a classic shape, and upholstery favoured chintz and damask in pale colours. Edwardian Colour Shifting away from the darkness of the Victorian interior, colours were fresh and light, with an informal feel. Patterns were feminine, with flowers and floral designs being highly favoured. Colours were predominantly pastels: blue, lilacs, greens, yellows and grays. The floral theme was complemented by the liberal use of fresh flower arrangements. Living rooms often took darker colours such as dark green for fabrics, complemented with cream walls. Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as Rosewood, Kingwood, Burr Walnut and Coromandel, so that the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view. Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect. Although Mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ Mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ Mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments). Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850's, this particular variety became all but extinct. Edwards & Roberts The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the eighteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards & Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. By 1892 they occupied more than a dozen buildings in Wardour Street, where they continued to trade until the end of the century. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers producing high quality furniture and working in a variety of styles, both modern and revivalist. Their business also involved retailing, adapting and restoring the finest antique furniture and there are many examples of their earlier furniture with later embellishments bearing their stamp. The quality of timber used was always the best quality with fine burr walnuts, finely figured mahogany and lighter toned satinwood as they specialised in marquetry, inlay and ormolu.

Dimensions:
Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
Style:
Edwardian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Mahogany,Marquetry
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1890-1899
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1890
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A10111stDibs: LU950618512342