Antique Desk with Satin Wood Inlay Made by Edwards & Roberts c.1880

This is an absolutely stunning leather topped writing desk by renowned furniture maker Edwards & Roberts. In showroom condition this is an item that will look stunning in any setting for generations to come. 'The firm Edwards and Roberts were among the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the 19th Century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards and Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers and the firm produced high quality furniture, as well as good copies of the 18th and 19th century English and French pieces. Their workmanship included pieces with satinwood marquetry and favoured the Georgian designs. The quality of timber used was always the best quality with fine burr walnuts, finely figured mahogany and lighter toned satinwood.'