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19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Name: 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1032205
Price: 2900 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 5 April 2025 · Thakeham Furniture

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Description

Good quality 19th century mahogany pedestal desk. Moulded top with inset gilt tooled red leather over three short drawers in the top, and a further three in each pedestal, fitted with brass ring handles. (Dummy drawers to the rear). Raised on a plinth base. Lovely condition throughout.

Circa. 1840

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

80cm (31.50")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1032205

Dealers Internal Reference

6950

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Description

Good quality 19th century mahogany pedestal desk.

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Moulded top with inset gilt tooled red leather over three short drawers in the top, and a further three in each pedestal, fitted with brass ring handles.

Thakeham Furniture

(Dummy drawers to the rear). Raised on a plinth base. Lovely condition throughout.

Circa. 1840

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

80cm (31.50")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1032205

Dealers Internal Ref

6950

About the Dealer

Thakeham Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

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Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA

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A nineteenth-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop-handles flanking a central kneehole.

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Pedestal desks emerged in Britain during the early 18th century, evolving from earlier writing cabinets and bureau tables to provide substantial workspace and integrated drawer storage for libraries and studies.

These desks are typically constructed from solid timber frames with durable hardwood veneers such as mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers and brass hardware like drop-handles and escutcheons.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction details such as hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage, period-appropriate brass fittings, and natural patination that develops over centuries of use.

This piece works effectively as a focal point in a home office or living space, contrasting sharply against minimalist contemporary surroundings or complementing traditional architectural details.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat it periodically with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and preserve its natural sheen.

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19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

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