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Antique Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk
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Antique Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk

1900 - 1920
For Sale by FB Antiques
Description

For sale is a good quality antique figured walnut desk, having a shaped, hand coloured leather hide writing surface, above two long drawers in the top, with a further three short drawers in each pedestal, all with original brass handles. The desk stands on ogee feet and is in very good condition for its age. This piece comes into three parts for ease of transport.

Width: 125cm Depth: 69cm Height: 75cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1920s.

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SA1019465
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S27-917
Description
For sale is a good quality antique figured walnut desk, having a shaped, hand coloured leather hide writing surface, above two long drawers in the top, with a further three short drawers in each pedestal, all with original brass handles. The desk stands on ogee feet and is in very good condition for its age. This piece comes into three parts for ease of transport.

Width: 125cm Depth: 69cm Height: 75cm

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1019465
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-917
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An antique figured walnut pedestal desk featuring a leather-inset top, twin pedestals with stacked drawers, brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
Antique Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk
Ref: SA1019465
An antique figured walnut pedestal desk featuring a leather-inset top, twin pedestals with stacked drawers, brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
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A pedestal desk is a large flat-topped writing table supported by two vertical columns of drawers with an open central aperture for legroom. Eighteenth-century examples were constructed with figured timber veneers, framed drawers, and brass handles, providing organised storage alongside a substantial working surface.

Primary construction materials included solid timber frames finished with figured walnut or burr walnut veneers, often edged with herringbone or crossbanded inlays. The writing surface was frequently fitted with inset leather, while drawer pulls were crafted from cast or stamped brass.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary woods inside drawers, and original brass bail handles secured with nuts on the reverse. Natural timber contraction over centuries often produces light surface cracking along the veneer grain lines, along with uneven oxidation.

Position the desk as a standalone focal point within a study or home office, pairing it with neutral wall tones to highlight the rich timber grain. Complement the desk with modern task lighting and a neutral upholstered chair to balance historical craftsmanship with modern functionality.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer movement or fading.
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