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Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
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Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

19th century
Sold 23 March 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A good Victorian figured mahogany freestanding 3 part pedestal desk. The rectangular shaped top having a replaced hand dyed green leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling. The cross banded and thumb moulded edge above a wide centre drawer flanked by 2 banks of 4 drawers all having mahogany linings, cockbeading, brass ring pull handles and escutcheons. Raised on plinth bases with hidden casters. The desk has brass locks with working keys except the bottom drawer of each pedestal which do not work. Condition- Ready for use in the home or office with bumps and bruises associated with age and use. Dimensions:- Height…30.75’’/ 78cm. Width…48’’/ 122cm. Depth…29’’/ 74cm. Kneehole Height…24.5’’/ 62cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1008116
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24388
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A good Victorian figured mahogany freestanding 3 part pedestal desk.
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The rectangular shaped top having a replaced hand dyed green leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling.
John Howkins Antiques

The cross banded and thumb moulded edge above a wide centre drawer flanked by 2 banks of 4 drawers all having mahogany linings, cockbeading, brass ring pull handles and escutcheons. Raised on plinth bases with hidden casters. The desk has brass locks with working keys except the bottom drawer of each pedestal which do not work. Condition- Ready for use in the home or office with bumps and bruises associated with age and use. Dimensions:- Height…30.75’’/ 78cm. Width…48’’/ 122cm. Depth…29’’/ 74cm. Kneehole Height…24.5’’/ 62cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £60.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1008116
Dealers Internal Ref
24388
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I An overhead view of a Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing surface and multiple drawers with brass ring pulls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

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Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An overhead view of a Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing surface and multiple drawers with brass ring pulls.
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
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An overhead view of a Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing surface and multiple drawers with brass ring pulls.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPlinth base, Brass ring handles, Tooled leather top, Key escutcheons
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

FAQs

Victorian desks typically feature substantial proportions, robust timbers such as mahogany or walnut, and often incorporate inset leather writing surfaces with gold tooling.

These desks were predominantly built using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary timbers like pine or oak, supplemented by brass hardware and leather tops.

Authenticity is assessed by examining dovetail joinery in the drawer construction, hand-turned brass handles, aged patination on the wood, and traditional construction methods without modern screws.

An antique desk serves as a striking focal point in a modern home office or living space, pairing effectively with minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast of eras.

Maintain mahogany using natural beeswax polish applied sparingly, and clean the leather insert with a damp cloth followed by specialized leather cream to prevent cracking.
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