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Description

For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood pedestal desk, having a leather inset top, above three drawers each with brass handles. The top fits on to two tapered pedestals each with a further three drawers, raised on splayed legs. The desk remains in very good condition for its age.

Width: 112cm Depth: 58cm Height: 74cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1008550

Dealers Internal Reference

S27-914

Description

Width: 112cm Depth: 58cm Height: 74cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1008550

Dealers Internal Ref

S27-914

About the Dealer

FB Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014

Dealer Profile

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Location

Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom

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ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Leather, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsInset leather top, Brass drop handles, Multiple drawers, Plinth pedestals
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

FAQs

Victorian pedestal desks gained popularity during the 19th century as functional writing and administrative furniture for studies, libraries, and offices, reflecting the expansion of literacy and bureaucracy.

These desks are traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods like rosewood or mahogany, featuring dovetailed drawers, solid timber carcases, and inset leather writing surfaces embellished with gold tooling.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate brass hardware, natural timber shrinkage, traditional secondary woods, and hand-applied finishes showing honest signs of age.

A period desk grounds a contemporary room when paired with minimalist modern seating, neutral walls, and functional task lighting to create a balanced study space.

Preserve the wood by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and using specialist leather cream on the writing surface.