Edwards and Roberts Rosewood Ladies Desk

A late 19th century ladies writing desk in Rosewood with satinwood inlay, made by Edwards and Roberts of Wardour Street, London. The desk is of small and elegant proportions in the Bonheur du Jour style, with cupboards and mirror backed shelves on the top section, with a shaped pediment and turned wooden finials, with a fold out leather writing surface over three drawers. An elegant little desk that is in completely original condition, other than replacement handles. The inside edge of the central drawer is stamped ‘Edwards and Roberts’ and there is an ivorine brand label inside the same drawer. We believe this desk to date from around 1890. Edwards and Roberts were regarded as one of the finest English cabinet makers of the second half of the nineteenth century. Founded in 1845 trading as ‘Edwards and Roberts’ from 21 Wardour Street as ‘Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. The company became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers producing high quality furniture, and good copies of 18th and 19th century English and French furniture, and expanded into several premises across the West End. Their workmanship was of the highest quality. Their furniture was made with the best quality timbers, with finely figured mahogany, rosewood, burr walnut and satinwood. We accept payments by bank transfer or by debit/credit card.