This fine Edwardian inlaid mahogany Carlton House desk is beautifully proportioned and richly decorated throughout with satinwood, boxwood, and floral marquetry inlay. The desk features the classic raised superstructure associated with Carlton House form, complete with twin curved compartments, small drawers, brass gallery rails, and a shaped writing surface inset with a green tooled leather skiver.

The front is elegantly arranged with a central kneehole flanked by bow-fronted drawer sections, each decorated with flowing foliate inlay and fitted with small circular handles. The raised upper sections are particularly decorative, featuring urn, ribbon, and floral marquetry motifs to the fall fronts, giving the piece a refined late Georgian revival appearance typical of high-quality Edwardian cabinetmaking.

Standing on slender square tapering legs with brass caps and castors, this desk offers a light and elegant profile while still providing practical storage. The combination of brass galleries, leather writing surface, marquetry decoration, and polished mahogany finish creates a highly decorative statement piece, ideally suited for a study, drawing room, library, or refined office interior.

Width: 120cm (47.2″)
Depth: 64cm (25.2″)
Height: 96cm (37.8″)

Period: Edwardian
Materials: Mahogany, satinwood, boxwood, floral marquetry inlay, green tooled leather, brass hardware
Features: Raised twin upper compartments, brass gallery rails, kneehole, bow-fronted drawers, square tapering legs with brass castors