Antique Edwardian Mahogany Kidney Desk

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Seller's Notes:Few antique desk forms carry the immediate visual presence of the English kidney writing desk, and this Edwardian example — dating to around 1900–1910 — earns every bit of that attention. Built from warm, richly grained mahogany with hand-applied double-line satinwood string inlay running across every drawer, panel, and leg, it presents beautifully from every angle. The fully finished reverse, with matching inlaid panels, makes this a true 360-degree piece suited to center-of-room placement. Nine drawers offer practical, well-organized storage, fitted with brass bail pulls. The tapered legs end in turned hardwood caster wheels — a period-specific detail that confirms early Edwardian production and sets this piece apart from later reproductions of the same form. The curved end panels, where the satinwood banding follows the shaped apron contour with hand-fitted care, are a particularly fine detail that rewards close attention. A centerpiece-quality antique that anchors a home office, library, or living space with genuine historical presence. The kidney silhouette is timeless, the mahogany and brass palette works across decorating styles, and examples of this period integrity are increasingly difficult to find. Dimensions: 57.5w 33.5w 30h Condition: age appropriate wear, vintage finish heavily worn, scuffs/scratches, finish and trim loss, chips, digs, interior marks, no key, wooden wheels worn, see photos.

Brand: Vintage/Antique