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Late Victorian Freestanding Mahogany Pedestal Desk
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €1,580     $1,715
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Late Victorian Freestanding Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th century
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A good late Victorian freestanding mahogany 3 part pedestal desk. The rectangular shaped top having a replaced inset brown leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling. The 9 graduated and mahogany lined drawers having chamferred edges and metal swan neck handles with one being a similar old replacement. The pedestals raised on plinth bases with hidden casters and complete with working locks and key. Condition- Very good and ready for use in the home or office. Fully waxed and burnished. Dimensions:- Height…31’’/ 79cm. Width…47.5’’/ 112cm. Depth…23.75’’/ 60.5cm. Knee Height…23.75’’/ 60.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

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SA1002431
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23595
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Description
A good late Victorian freestanding mahogany 3 part pedestal desk.
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The rectangular shaped top having a replaced inset brown leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling.
John Howkins Antiques

The 9 graduated and mahogany lined drawers having chamferred edges and metal swan neck handles with one being a similar old replacement. The pedestals raised on plinth bases with hidden casters and complete with working locks and key. Condition- Very good and ready for use in the home or office. Fully waxed and burnished. Dimensions:- Height…31’’/ 79cm. Width…47.5’’/ 112cm. Depth…23.75’’/ 60.5cm. Knee Height…23.75’’/ 60.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £60.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1002431
Dealers Internal Ref
23595
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Late Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a brown leather-tooled writing surface, nine drawers with brass handles, and twin pedestals on hidden castors.
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Late Victorian Freestanding Mahogany Pedestal Desk

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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Late Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a brown leather-tooled writing surface, nine drawers with brass handles, and twin pedestals on hidden castors.
Late Victorian Freestanding Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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Late Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a brown leather-tooled writing surface, nine drawers with brass handles, and twin pedestals on hidden castors.
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Emerging in popularity during the nineteenth century, a Victorian pedestal desk consists of a large writing surface resting atop two free-standing pedestals containing multiple stacked drawers, separated by a central kneehole space.

Fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak were primary construction materials, frequently finished with a gilded leather writing inset and solid brass hardware including swan-neck handles.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, original brass castors, hand-cut lock mechanisms, and naturally aged timber with consistent patination across the pedestals and top section.

Pair the warm timber tones with minimalist modern seating, modern brass task lighting, and neutral wall colours to create a refined contrast between classic antique woodwork and clean modern aesthetics.

Apply natural beeswax polish periodically to the wood while avoiding the leather surface, which requires dedicated leather nourishers, and keep the desk away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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